12 Santorini Food Tours, Compared

1.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 474 reviews · 4 hours · from $135Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Agios Gerasimos Square in Firostefani, then walk about 2.5 kilometers toward Fira, stopping for meze, olive oil, honey, souvlaki and other Greek foods. Guides such as Lena and Gabriel add stories about island life, while the route pairs local eateries with caldera views. Expect a small group of up to eight and a filling four-hour outing.

“Fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable about the region, local foods and agriculture. Great personality! Five stars! ⭐️”

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2.Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Meet your local guide at 10am in Firostefani, then walk the caldera path into Fira while sampling Greek coffee, local pies, olive oil, souvlaki, wine, and more. Guides such as Lena and Gabriel share food traditions and island stories. The four-hour tour includes a tavern meal, serves up to eight people, and ends in Fira.

“Lenna was an absolute sweetheart, proud to share the foods and customs of her area of the world. She engaged with everyone very well, and kept everyone's interest by being very animated and excited to share information about the area and best kept secrets about where to find the best foods. Lenna kept everyone engaged and took interest in each of the members of the group. The food was amazing and plentiful. Come with a big appetite and be ready to go home fully sated. Best pork souvlaki you'll ever taste is at Karvounaki!”

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3.Tour of Wineries with Wine Tasting & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $176

Join a local sommelier such as Nickolas, Constantine, Rafael, or George for a four-to-five-hour Santorini wine tour. Visit winery cellars, sample up to 10 island wines, and enjoy a meal with wine pairings. Pickup and drop-off by minivan are included, and groups are limited to eight.

“The tour was amazing! Our tour guide was the best, Constantine. He was passionate and so knowledgeable about all wines. I would definitely do it again with him. The food was excellent. And how they were paired with specific wines made the flavors of the food even more explosive. When you book you must ask for Constantine.”

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4.Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Spend about four and a half hours exploring Megalochori, Santorini’s farming traditions, and local wine. You’ll taste four island wines, cook dishes such as tomato fritters and fava with garden produce, then share the meal at a family farm. Guides include Anna, also called Ana Maria in some accounts. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, with pickup at selected hotels.

“This quaint cooking class was a wonderful and authentic experience. Anna was very informative and made us feel right at home. We first got to learn about the farming processes and even picked some tomatoes from the field. Then we ventured into the kitchen for the cooking class. We ended up having a very traditional and tasty meal! We learned some history and facts about Santorini. Overall it was a wonderful experience!”

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5.Standard Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with Food/Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $102Best value

Sail from Vlychada on a catamaran carrying up to 21 people, with daytime and sunset options. You’ll pass Santorini’s volcanic beaches and lighthouse, stop to swim near Red Beach and the hot springs, then eat a Greek BBQ buffet at Mesa Pigadia. Hotel transfers, towels, Wi-Fi, and snorkeling gear are included on the relevant options.

“We took the cruise in the low season, just five passengers, a really private trip. Jeff is nice. Foods on board is ok, except that they did not provide shrimps. The last moment sunset is stunning. The trip does not go to the sea nearby Oia. But the whole trip is pleasant.”

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6.Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with Food/Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $119

Sail from Vlychada along Santorini’s volcanic coast, stopping at Red Beach, the hot springs near Nea Kameni, and Mesa Pigadia for swimming or snorkeling. The crew serves a BBQ buffet with local wine, beer, and soft drinks. Hotel pickup is included, and the catamaran takes up to 21 people. Choose a sunset return if that option is available.

“We enjoyed our sailing experience. We had 20 people in the group (vs. 15 limit) and seating was a bit tight. The only place to lay & sun tan was in the 2 top spots since we didn't stop long enough to lay on the netting. The hot springs is an over sell since there was nothing even warm about the water. Our crew was a bit obsessed with keeping everyone at the front of the boat, even if we needed to access our belongings which they insisted keeping at the back of the boat. Overall though, it was a nice day.”

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7.Santorini Sunset:Private All-In Catamaran Cruise (Food&Drinks)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $622

Set out from Vlychada on a private catamaran cruise with your own group, stopping to swim near Red Beach and the hot springs, then eat a Santorinian-style barbecue as the crew prepares for sunset. Expect hotel pickup, drinks, towels and guided commentary. The route and timing can shift with the weather and season.

“Each of the crew went above and beyond to make our cruise a ton of fun and one we will not forget. They are extremely knowledgeable and shared history and legends during our ride, they were tireless hosts keeping our glasses full and snapping photos while we swam anRead more”

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8.Santorini Cooking Class Gastronomy Experience & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $324

Spend about four hours cooking Greek dishes with a local chef, eating what you prepare, and tasting Santorini wines at Art Space Winery. Transport is included, and groups are capped at eight. Past tour teams have included guide Klara and chefs David or Chris, though your guide and chef may differ.

“The winery was amazing and very welcoming with excellent wine and art. Klara was the perfect hostess for our tour, taking extra care with us during the cooking class. Chef Cris was so fun and the food was just beyond words good. Extra thanks to Klara who was so patient and kind during a slight credit card mishap. Thank you so much”

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9.Flavors of Santorini Food and Wine Private Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $264

This four-hour private tour starts at 4:00 pm, with pickup from your hotel, the airport, or the port. Visit Canava Santorini Distillery for local spirit tastings, stop near Red Beach, dine on Santorinian specialties at a family-run seaside tavern, then taste local wines at Santo Wines. Guides have included Xenofon and Evans.

“Our guide, Ebans, and our driver, Xenophon, were on time, with a nice clean vehicle and good plan for the afternoon. The tour played out on time and as described. Each stop was very, the food and setting for dinner was beautiful as was the wine pairing. Since there were only two of and we moved so efficiently, Ebans was able to take us to a couple of surprise locations. I highly recommend this tour”

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10.Private All-In Catamaran Cruise (Food&Drinks)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $541

This 4 to 5 hour private catamaran cruise leaves from Vlychada, with hotel pickup, swimming and photo stops, and a Santorinian barbecue lunch with local wine and beer. The captain can tailor the route to conditions and your wishes. Valentino, captain on a recent trip, and crew members Alex and Nicolas were praised for their hospitality and clean boat.

“Awesome! We loved our private catamaran ride! Our captain, Valentino, was the best! We loved our swimming stops and our lunch spread was delicious and a large variety! We highly recommend this trip and you must request Valentino as your guide! Enjoy!”

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11.Santorini Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting & Food Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $203

Visit Pyrgos, Akrotiri, Vlichada, Perivolos, Megalochori and Oia on a six-hour Santorini tour with hotel pickup. You’ll have an hour at the Bronze Age excavation, then finish with a winery lunch of traditional Greek dishes and local wines, explained by a sommelier. The group is limited to seven; Akrotiri entry and an expert site guide cost extra.

“The guide and driver. He did a great job of explaining and showing us everything. There was an insider tip for every corner of the island. The wine tasting and the food were also great. Highly recommended.”

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12.Authentic Greek food tapas and wine tasting – Cave village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $197

Spend about three hours visiting a Santorini winery for local wine tasting, then sharing Greek meze at a traditional kafeneio. Emmy and Alexandra have guided this experience. The group is capped at 12, with air-conditioned transport and pickup offered. Food and set-menu drinks are included; extras cost more.

“We visited a winery and we tasted the local wines as well as the greek cuisine. Emmy was amazing!! Highly recommended!!!”

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