This was a truly wonderful overview of Santorini and flawlessly run tour. Argylis (with apologies for any misspelling!) was the perfect guide -- informative, enthusiastic and genuine. He sought out input on what we wanted to see and went above and beyond in showing us the island. We saw lovely view spots, an amazing view from the monastery at the top of the very large hill on the island, and had a nice walk through Oia. An unforgettable four-plus hours and I would highly recommend him and this tour operator to others.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- English-speaking local guide
- Hotel/port/airport pickup and drop-off
Excludes
- Personal expenses & gratuities (optional)
- Cable car tickets (10 EUR per person, per way) for cruise ship travelers
- Entrance fees at museums (optional visits)
- Lunch at a seaside restaurant (optional)
- Any optional winery visit
- Option for winery visit and wine tasting of 4 wines (upon booking selection)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Optional Visit: Discover the charm of Oia, Santorini’s most iconic village, known for its whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, and world-famous sunsets. Stroll through cobblestone lanes, browse boutique shops and galleries, and take in breathtaking caldera views over the Aegean Sea. This highlight is typically included in our 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8-hour custom tours, giving you the chance to experience the island’s most photographed destination.
Optional Visit: One of Santorini’s most iconic landmarks, the Three Bells of Fira sits above the caldera with its striking blue dome and famous bell tower. From here, enjoy one of the island’s best viewpoints, perfect for photos of the dramatic cliffs, the volcano, and the sparkling Aegean Sea. This stop is included in our 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8-hour custom tours, offering a must-see moment during your visit to Fira.
Optional Visit: Step back in time as you explore Megalochori, a traditional village filled with narrow alleys, stone mansions, and charming churches. Known for its authentic character and peaceful atmosphere, it offers a glimpse of Santorini away from the crowds, with inviting tavernas and hidden corners to discover. This highlight could typically be included in our 4, 5, 6, and 8-hour custom tours, making it an ideal stop for those seeking the island’s true local charm.
Optional visit: Once the island’s capital, Pyrgos is a traditional hillside village with winding alleys, charming squares, and beautifully preserved stone houses. From its Venetian castle ruins at the top, enjoy sweeping views across Santorini while exploring one of the island’s most authentic and less-crowded gems. This stop could be included in our 5, 6, and 8-hour custom tours, offering both history and local charm in a stunning setting.
Optional Visit: Relax at Perivolos, Santorini’s famous black-sand beach, stretching along the island’s southeastern coast. With its crystal-clear waters, lively beach bars, and inviting tavernas, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy the sun, swim, or simply take in the unique volcanic scenery. This stop could be typically included in our 5, 6, and 8-hour custom tours, offering a blend of leisure and island beauty.
Optional Visit: One of Santorini’s most unique natural wonders, Red Beach is famous for its dramatic red volcanic cliffs that contrast strikingly with the deep blue sea. A short walk leads you to this extraordinary landscape, perfect for photos, a swim, or simply admiring the island’s volcanic beauty. This stop could be included in our 5 (instead of the black beach), 6, and 8-hour custom tours, showcasing one of Santorini’s most remarkable coastal sights.
Optional Visit: Perched on the southern tip of Santorini, the Akrotiri Lighthouse offers stunning panoramic views over the caldera and the endless Aegean Sea. It’s one of the island’s most scenic spots, especially beautiful in the late afternoon when the light paints the horizon. This stop could be included in our 6, and 8-hour custom tours, adding a breathtaking viewpoint to your journey around Santorini.
Optional Visit: At 565 meters above sea level, the Prophet Elias Monastery marks the highest point of Santorini, offering unmatched panoramic views across the island and the Aegean Sea. This historic site, dating back to the 18th century, combines cultural heritage with breathtaking scenery. This stop could be included in our 6 and 8-hour custom tours, giving you the chance to see Santorini from its most spectacular vantage point.
Optional visit: Step into Santorini’s ancient past at the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a remarkably well-preserved Minoan Bronze Age settlement. Often called the “Pompeii of the Aegean,” this fascinating site reveals houses, frescoes, and artifacts that were buried under volcanic ash for centuries. This stop could be included in our 6, and 8-hour custom tours, offering a unique journey through history alongside the island’s natural beauty. Please note that entrance tickets and guided tour of the site are not included in the tour rate, and can be optionally acquired on spot.
Optional visit: Discover the historic windmills of Emporio, a charming village that showcases traditional Cycladic architecture. These iconic structures, set against the backdrop of Santorini’s rolling hills, offer a glimpse into the island’s agricultural past and are perfect for photography and exploration. This stop can be included in our 6, or 8-hour custom tours, giving you a taste of Santorini’s authentic village life and heritage.
Optional visit: Explore Emporio Castelli, the fortified heart of Santorini’s largest village, where narrow alleys, stone houses, and historic towers tell the story of the island’s past. Climb to the top for panoramic views and wander through a charming mix of traditional architecture and hidden corners. This stop could be included in our 6, or 8-hour custom tours, offering a blend of history, culture, and local charm.
Optional visit: Experience the flavors of Santorini at Santo Wines, one of the island’s most renowned wineries (travelers expense). Enjoy wine tastings of local varieties while taking in panoramic views of the caldera, the sea, and the island’s iconic vineyards. This stop could be included in our 5, 6, or 8-hour custom tours, combining Santorini’s rich viticulture with stunning scenery. Alternatively, we can include also a visit the Santo winery with the option Must-See & Santo Winery Visit (6 hours in total) with the winery costs included in the price.
Explore the best of Santorini on a tour tailored to your interests. You can visit any of the sights listed above—Oia, Fira, Megalochori, Perivolos Black Beach, Red Beach, Akrotiri Lighthouse, Prophet Elias, Pyrgos, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Windmills of Emporio, Emporio Castelli, or Santo Wines—as long as it fits within your chosen time frame. Traveling time between sites is included in the tour duration, so kindly note that there specific number of the above places we can visit during our tour and it depends on the tour time you acquire.
Optional Visit: Visit one of the most traditional wineries on the island at your own expenses. We can include also a visit the winery with the option Must-See & Wine Tasting (6h) with the winery costs included in the price. Alternative wineries are the Gaia winery and Art Space winery.
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Reviews
Dimitris was an absolutely fantastic tour guide. He made our time in Santorini unforgettable, taking us to incredible spots and sharing his knowledge of the island. One of the highlights was the amazing winery he introduced us to the Art Space Winery - easily one of our favorite experiences of the trip thanks to Dimitris and Maria! Dimitris was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely made the entire experience special. Couldn’t recommend him more!
I loved this tour company. Communication was good. Our tour was able to be customized for our interests. Our guide, Demetrius was outstanding. He was super knowledgable about the island. His English was great, and he drove us to numerous spots to make sure we saw all that we wanted to. He was polite, friendly and answered all of our questions. Would definitely recommend using this service, and we wish all our tours and guides were this good.
Dimitris was an absolutely fantastic tour guide! He made our time in Santorini unforgettable, taking us to incredible spots and sharing his knowledge of the island. One of the highlights was the amazing winery he introduced us to the Art Space Winery - easily one of our favorite experiences of the trip thanks to Dimitris and Maria! Dimitris was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely made the entire experience special. Couldn’t recommend him more!
I don’t write many reviews, but this one deserves it. This tour group was terrific, full stop. We had Dimitris take us around Santorini, and having 3 tours prior at different cruise ports, we can easily say he stood out as number 1. Great communication prior, defined where to meet exactly, and on time. He is a local to Santorini and it showed. Detail knowledge of not only the main sites, but insights on every neighborhood we passed. Our group of four, which included my wife and friends couple, all agreed that we gained a solid education of Santorini which made the day much valuable and we had so much fun! If you are reading this, don’t waste any more of your time looking at other tours of Santorini. Just hope they are available on your date and book now.
We had a fantastic half day tour of Santorini today from our driver / tour guide Argyris. He picked us up promptly at our hotel in Oia. We decided to tour outside of Oia since we were staying there for three days and had already seen a lot of the town the previous day on our own. His English was very good and possessed a cheerful demeanor. His driving was confident and skillful. Argyris shared much of the Islands history and culture as we visited the Three Bells of Fira, and the villages and towns of the island including Faros Akroforiou, Pyrgos Kallistis, Megalochori and the mountain Monastery of Prophet Elias. This tour was by far our best experience in our visit to Santorini. All of it culminating in a fabulous lunch at the Restaurant Roka, in Oia , as recommended by Argyris.
Enjoyed the tour but was disappointed we didn't go down to the famous blue domed church, we only saw its top and had photos taken. My friends had sent us pictures of them standing very close to the blue domed church. We enjoyed the local pastries and the shops. After the tour the guide recommended a local restaurant to us. We were not disappointed : had fish of the day and fresh lobster with pasta.
Sophia our guide took us wherever we liked and was a great driver. She was kind, prompt, and had friendly conversations with us. She was also very knowledgeable about the islands history and sites.
Dimitri was the best tour guide we had in our entire vacation. He was incredibly personable and knowledgeable. His English was flawless. He went into far more detail and answered all of our questions. We wish he was our tour guide for every trip. Thanks, Dimitri, for a fantastic tour!
Demitris is an excellent guide and driver. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him!
We had a lovely tour with Dimitri! He gave us a lot of history and information about the island and people. We loved the pace with our toddler and elderly parents. Would use him again if we come back!
We had one of our best ever tours with Dimitris just yesterday in Santorini. We have traveled extensively and seen many places so we are not novices, but Dimitris went above and beyond for us. He took us all over the island, north, south, east and west. We learned so much about the history, culture, weather, and agriculture on the island. And then he took us to a wonderful restaurant for a delicious lunch right on the water near the black sand beach. It was a wonderful experience to remember! Thank you Dimitris!
We had a wonderful day with Demetris he was an excellent guide and he tailored the day to our requests highly recommended!
Argy was a great tour guide. He’s well informed and took us to the best sights to see on Santorini. He’s well informed quickly took us to the most popular areas first, because they are must see. Then, we moved away from the crowds and onto other beautiful areas on the island. One highlight was the restaurant he took us to on the beach: great food, great atmosphere, great location. I would recommend this company and Argy in particular for anyone visiting Santorini.
We couldnt have asked for a vetter tour! Nicolas, our multilingual guide, impressed us with his knowledge and fin! We visited Oia and Pyrgos and the mountain top on this flexible experience.
We were recommended this company by a friend of us who visited santorini a couple of years ago and we did not regret it! Argyris, our tour guide made all the experience so pleasant and joyful! Fully flexible , knowledgeable and fun!
Great Tour with Argyris! Explained in great detail with a great sense of humor all of the cultural and historical significance of each village and stop. Five Star Tour ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Archie went above and beyond for our tour today! He accommodated us in each and every way. His photography was exceptional and he was super friendly. If you’re in Santorini and you need a guide, you should definitely consider him. If you don’t you’ll regret it
Tour was so good and educational! We recommend our guide Dimitris. He was full of knowledge, from Santorini and us going during the whole tour.
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour; our guide, Dimitris, provided excellent insights into Santorini and highlighted the island's primary landmarks. We were granted ample time at each location to explore and capture photographs. Throughout the excursion, Dimitris offered comprehensive historical context and detailed narratives regarding the various areas we visited.
Our guide Dimitris was an expert of every place we stopped and had very interesting facts along the way. I highly recommend if you are short on time in Santorini since you can sightsee in a day!
Argyris was such a great guide. Very knowledgeable and flexible. We learned a lot and had a great time!
I just want to say thank you to Argyris our exceptional tour guide for the tour we had! We visited so many places on a flexible itinery we customozed durong the tour. Thank you so much for this great experience
Booked a 5 hour tour which covered Oia, Megalochori, Red beach, Perissa, Emporio and the monastery - north to south and top to bottom tour of the island. Our guide was Dimitri, very knowledgeable with lots of info along the way and a very careful driver. Learned a lot about the history and geography of the island. Pick up instructions very clear and all on time.
Excellent trip with Dimitri. Excellent way to get a feel for the island. Very knowledgeable guide with great English. Dimitri was also a good steady driver and always on time and exactly where he said he would be. Highly recommended
Dimitri was an excellent and knowledgeable guide! We tweak a few things and he had no problems with it! I would strongly suggest asking for Dimitri when you book this personal tour!
We had a fabulous trip and Marcos was both a knowledgeable and amusing guide. The main benefits of the trip were that we were able to shape the tour to our priorities and Marcos was able to guide us to the main spots but also avoid the worst of the crowds. We had a thoroughly enjoyable and educational day.
We had an absolutely amazing experience in Santorini, and our guide made our trip even more special. He was incredibly attentive to detail, friendly, and very patient with my child, which I truly appreciated. Instead of only taking us to the typical crowded tourist spots, he showed us less crowded places with even more beautiful views. We were able to see parts of Santorini that we probably would never have discovered on our own, making the experience feel much more personal and authentic. He also took us to a wonderful place to eat, and we had such a great time enjoying the local food. We never felt rushed, and he made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves throughout the entire tour. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip. We made wonderful memories, saw incredible places, ate delicious food, and experienced Santorini in a way we wouldn’t have been able to without him. I highly recommend this tour and our guide, especially for families traveling with children!
What a wonderful experience! Our favourite tour & tour guide! Santorini has been our favourite destination on our cruise & we will be visiting again! We visited all the main highlights in Santorini & our guide Dimitris was friendly, informative & covered everything we could have asked for! Thank you so much!
The tour passed our expectations. Dimitri, our driver and tour guide, was amazing, very knowledgeable and polite. He answered all our questions patiently. He tweaked our private tour according to our needs avoiding all crowds.
Had a great experience touring Santorini!! Our driver Dimitris was very kind and knowledgeable in guiding us throughout all the hot spots. Really enjoyed this experience and highly reccomend!
Demetris was great with us! He is very knowledgeable, kind and respectful!! He made sure we had the best experience! We really recommend him for your tour!
We had an awesome experience at Santorini with Dimitri. He made sure we knew every aspect of the island and its characteristics. The tour had excellent stops, and it was all according to our pace. We didn't pay for any entrance fees, and there weren't many crowds because he knew where and when to stop to avoid them. It is best for families for its chilled atmosphere and relaxed pace.
It was amazing,great tour person with a good attitude and very friendly .Dimitris is his name!
Amazing tour of the island. We were able to see some amazing sights and sceneries and enjoy local cuisine as well.
Lovely, quick, and personalized experience. I got a pretty varied experience of the island in a mere 3 hours. Thank you for my guide, Argyris, for being so thoughtful and accommodating.
Dimitri made our day so very special. He took us to so many hidden gems. He avoided All the crowds and made everything we did feel so special. He makes you feel like you have known him for years, like an old friend. He packed so much into our day. Thanks to him it was the best day we have had in Greece yet. It was not only beautiful but so much fun. Thank you Damitris for such an incredible day.
Our guide/driver, Dimitris, was fantastic! He picked us up earlier than scheduled because there was no line at the cable car and took us around the island providing very interesting info and answering all questions that we had. He was very professional, friendly and courteous. He made for a truly memorable experience in Santorini! He spoke flawless English with minimal accent. We highly recommend him and the company!! The company provided meeting info ahead of the day and on the day of the tour Dimitris reached out early by WhatsApp. Very smooth experience.
Argyis was awesome. One of our group has limited mobility and Archie found the perfect balance. Walking to near by views with few stairs, and finding regular places to take breaks. The reasturaunt and beach he recommended for the afternoon were perfect and a hot morning sight seeing. Could not give a stronger recommendation.
Dimitris was our tour guide and he was knowledgeable, courteous, polite, and friendly. Spoke great English, easy to understand and he went out of his way to make sure we were seeing and doing what we wanted to do and see.
Argyris was an excellent guide, very well informed and was very patient with us, as we were as group with three kids.
Amazing experience! Our tour guide Elefteris was awesome. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and talked with us throughout the trip. He made sure to take us to busy spots before they got too crazy and then take us to quiet spots after. He also recommended a fantastic place for lunch. Highly recommend!
Amazing! Everything! Thank youuuuuu 🙌🏼🙌🏼 see you soon 🇬🇷
We had a fantastic experience with Dimitris in the beautiful Santorini! He took us almost everywhere in the island, we skipped all the busy areas right on time and learned so much about the history and the secrets of Santorini with him! Dimitris was very friendly and accommodating, we felt like friends of him and we had great fun! Definitely recommended tour, thank you for everything!
This tour was amazing - great experience worth the price! Elefteris was our guide and he was fantastic - very knowledgeable, answered all our questions and was very genuine in conversation. He made sure we saw the busy spots before they were too busy and took us to see the best sights. The company overall was communicative and even followed up to ask how our trip went. Highly recommend!!
This was an amazing tour!! Argyris was a superb guide. He let us take our time and do everything we wanted. Having been here before we saw so much more on this private tour. He was so knowledgeable and provided an insider’s perspective on the island, wine, churches, etc.. So glad we did this and definitely will return. Of note, the communication from initial inquiries to drop off after the tour was the best I’ve ever experienced!
My partner and I had an amazing experience with Best of Santorini Private Tailor Made Tour. Everything was perfectly organized, and the personalized itinerary allowed us to explore the island at our own pace. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome throughout the day. We visited stunning locations, learned about the local culture, and enjoyed breathtaking views. If you're looking for a private and unforgettable tour in Santorini, I highly recommend this company. Thank you for making our trip so special! Highly recommended!
Our guide Argyris was amazing. This tour was our favorite in Europe so far. Do yourself a favor and book this tour! It's very reasonably priced for a private tour.
Argyris was an amazing guide. He let us customize our tour to perfection. He was very knowledgeable and knew exactly where to go. He knew people at every stop as well so we were accommodated everywhere we went. Highly recommended!
An unforgettable experience! Fun, adventurous and informative! Loved every minute of it 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
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