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The 15 Best Guided Tours & Day Trips in Santorini

333 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the island underneath.

Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia) - The boat ride is part of the day
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Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

1.Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,302 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

This six-hour cruise from Santorini’s Old Port visits Nea Kameni’s volcanic trails, Palea Kameni’s warm sulfur springs, and Thirassia, where you have time to explore or eat. A tour escort provides commentary, and foam noodles help in the water. Hotel pickup costs extra. Bring swimwear, a towel, water, and sturdy shoes.

“it is a really fun experience and you can see a lot for a fair price. we saw the volcano, we swam in the hot springs and we visited the island thirassia.”

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Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner - Wine tasting that works for beginners, too
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Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

2.Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $209Top rated

Visit three traditional Santorini wineries with a sommelier-guide, taste 10 local wines including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, and enjoy dinner with wine pairings. Round-trip pickup is included. The tour starts at 4:00 pm, lasts about five hours, and has space for up to eight people. Guides have included Nicholas, Constantine, and Rafael.

“Sunset Tours organised an excellent tour. Constantino our guide & sommelier was kind, helpful, articulate and very knowledgeable of the region, the wines and happy to answer any questions. Our tour was vibrant and happy through his expertise. Well done Constantino - you made our day so enjoyable.”

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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port - Palea Kameni: a swim, not a spa visit
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Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

3.Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

From Fira’s Old Port, take a three-hour boat trip to Nea Kameni for a guided volcanic hike and caldera views, then swim about 30 to 40 meters to Palea Kameni’s warm, sulfur-rich springs. Foam noodles are provided, but you’ll need swimwear, a towel, sturdy shoes, water, and confidence in the sea.

“We had a short time but wanted some time on the water. This 3-hour sail met our needs perfectly. The sail, hike and swim were a great experience.”

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Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia - Pyrgos views and the winery visit
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Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

4.Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend about 10 hours crossing Santorini by air-conditioned bus, from the prehistoric ruins of Akrotiri to Emporio’s medieval lanes, Perissa’s black-sand shore and a local winery. The day ends with free time in Oia for sunset. A guide leads the main stops, but you’ll need to budget extra for Akrotiri’s €20 entry and bring a clear plan for your pickup and return points.

“Very nice day they pick up in time the lady explain everything about the tour top 100% Very recommended 👌👌👌”

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Santorini: Sunset Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup - Red Beach: dramatic geology, short visit
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Santorini: Sunset Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

5.Sunset Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 900 reviews · 5 hours · from $62

See Santorini’s volcanic coast, Akrotiri Lighthouse, Profitis Ilias Monastery and the Three Bells of Fira, then get free time in Oia for the sunset. Hotel pickup, a guide, driver and bottled water are included. Guides such as Nikos and Irini lead the tour, and drivers including Vasilis and Billy handle the island’s winding roads.

“Irene (guide) was informative and friendly. We got to see 80% of Santorini, the hot spots, sunset and didn’t feel rushed. Would recommend! Thank you guys!”

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Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour – Customizable,Cruise Friendly - Megalochori and the Heart of Santorini
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Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour – Customizable,Cruise Friendly

6.Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour – Customizable,Cruise Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 717 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Set your own pace on a private Santorini tour of 3 to 6 hours, with an English-speaking driver-guide, air-conditioned transport, and stops that can include Fira, Imerovigli, Oia, Megalochori, and the island’s volcanic beaches. Guides such as Chris, Nikolas, and Pavlina have been praised for personal attention and helpful photos. Cruise pickup is at the top of the Fira cable car.

“Our driver took us all over the island. She shared some history and made sure we got to good spots for photos. She accommodated our needs.”

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Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option - Pyrgos and the island’s highest viewpoint
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Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option

7.Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore Oia, Pyrgos and Prophet Elias Monastery with a local guide in a group of no more than 12. Choose the longer route for Akrotiri, Red Beach and Emporio, and add a winery tasting for €20 per person. Hotel pickup is offered, but cruise ship passengers arriving at the Old Port must plan to reach Fira by cable car.

“This tour was exceptional! We saw the island from top to bottom. The information provided was vast. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide - Firostefani: one chapel, a wide caldera outlook
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Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

8.Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

A private five-hour drive around Santorini links Oia’s whitewashed lanes, Firostefani’s blue-domed chapel, Megalochori, Red Beach, and Perivolos. Your English-speaking local guide can adapt the route, suggest places to eat, and share island history. Pickup is available anywhere on Santorini; cruise passengers meet in Fira after taking the cable car.

“George, our driver and guide, was very personable and knowledgeable. He was very mindful of what we wanted to do. We learned a lot on this tour. We ate a late lunch at Theofanis. Amazing food and service.”

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Santorini Highlights Private Tour - Pyrgos brings a different village mood
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Santorini Highlights Private Tour

9.Santorini Highlights Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $181

Cover Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide, from Firostefani’s blue dome and Oia to Prophet Elias, Akrotiri and volcanic beaches. You can shape the day around your interests, with optional beach time or a winery visit. Guides have included Sakis, Nicholas, Maria and Angelo.

“Excellent afternoon spent with Nicholas our tour guide who was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable on places to go in the limited time we had to spend in Santorini. Highly recommend this tour and if you are fortunate enough to get Nicholas as your tour guide you’ll be even more pleased.”

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Santorini Private Instagram Tour - Prophet Elias Monastery: Santorini from above
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Santorini Private Instagram Tour

10.Santorini Private Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend 4 to 5 hours crossing Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, stopping at Oia, the Three Bells of Fira, Akrotiri Lighthouse, Red Beach, Prophet Elias Monastery and Santo Wines. Your guide helps you find photo spots and may tailor the route. Wine tasting costs extra.

“Mike was our guide and George was our chauffeur and they both are a great team! Both of them are very nice, friendly, and hospitable. Mike was very patient with us (a mom and a 16yo girl) at every picture spot. The company also took note very well on what we are looking for and made it work with our limited time - due to our cruise departure time. The car was very clean and George driving was great that I didn’t feel sick even in windy roads. Both also cautioned us in areas where we need to be more vigilant. Overall we had wonderful experience in Santorini thanks to…”

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Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour - Black sand, red cliffs, and ancient Akrotiri
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Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour

11.Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 584 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $72

Explore Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide and a route shaped around your interests. Choose a four-to-eight-hour tour, from Oia’s blue domes and Pyrgos’s lanes to Akrotiri, black-sand beaches, wineries, or sunset at the lighthouse. Guides named in guest feedback include Theo, Dimitris, Vasilis, and Joanna.

“Theo was an amazing driver and tour guide. We went all over the island and he explained all the history of Santorini. It was a great tour”

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Santorini Must-See Highlights: Private Shore Tour - Three Bells and the caldera road
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Santorini Must-See Highlights: Private Shore Tour

12.Santorini Must-See Highlights: Private Shore Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 569 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $48

Explore Santorini by private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-guide, tailoring a 3-to-7-hour tour to your interests. Stops can include Oia, the Three Bells of Fira, Megalochori and volcanic beaches, with optional winery, museum and sunset visits. Guides named by past customers include Nikolas, Aphrodite, George, Babis and Thomas.

“Nickolas was AWESOME!!! He was informative and funny! We had the best day ever!!! We saw so much of Santorini!!”

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Santorini Sightseeing Half Day Small Group Tour - Megalochori: lanes, whitewashed houses and a coffee pause
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Santorini Sightseeing Half Day Small Group Tour

13.Santorini Sightseeing Half Day Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 544 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $78

In about five hours, visit Prophet Elias, Megalochori, the Three Bells of Fira, Imerovigli and Oia in an air-conditioned vehicle with a group of no more than 18. Hotel pickup is offered, and guides including Fotis and Gregory have led the tour. The afternoon option includes time for Oia’s sunset.

“It was well organized, very thoughtout. Guide was extremely knowledgeable. Fanas and Phil were very professional.”

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Fira: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings - Meze, olive oil and souvlaki in Fira
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Fira: Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings

14.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings

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

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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Private Customized Santorini Land Tour with a Local Driver - Megalochori and Pyrgos show a quieter Santorini
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Private Customized Santorini Land Tour with a Local Driver

15.Private Customized Santorini Land Tour with a Local Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $71

Explore Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver-escort, setting your own pace and choosing a tour of about three to eight hours. Stops can include Akrotiri, traditional villages, volcanic beaches, and Oia. Drivers such as Thanos, Chris, and Zeus have led tours. Site admission and a licensed Akrotiri guide cost extra.

“Absolutely amazing guide (Thanos). Very knowledgeable about the history, people and culture of the island. Best tour we have ever been on, and we have been on a lot.”

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