The Best Of Santorini In 3 Hours: Firostefani, Imerovigli & Oia

Elias was knowledgeable and charismatic - made the tour a wonderful experience with unique sites to visit. Would highly recommend!

Had an amazing morning exploring the island of Santorini with our Guide Elias.

Honestly might be the best Viator we’ve ever booked! We had Elias Grigoris as our driver and guide for the day. He picked us up promptly and had cold water ready in the van. Some good info and stories in-between stops. However the overall best part was his keen attention to minimizing crowds and leading to areas that didn’t miss any of Santorini’s beauty but felt calm and not over touristy (although some can’t be avoided). Great spot for a local dinner which included traditional Greek dancing and breaking plates! Such an awesome experience!

Honestly might be the best Viator we’ve ever booked! We had Elias Grigoris as our driver and guide for the day. He picked us up promptly and had cold water ready in the van. Some good info and stories in-between stops. However the overall best part was his keen attention to minimizing crowds and leading to areas that didn’t miss any of Santorini’s beauty but felt calm and not over touristy (although some can’t be avoided). Great spot for a local dinner which included traditional Greek dancing and breaking plates! Such an awesome experience!

Our tour guide, Elias Grigoris, was wonderful. He drove a new, clean, air-conditioned van and took us from Fira to Akrotiri to Oia and finally Megalochori, narrating as much or as little as we wanted and answering questions. Very informative, with typical as well as quirky island history, from the formation of the island of Santorini through later occupation and Venetian influence and the location of churches. Also gave us a terrific lunch recommendation for a seaside seafood restaurant at Black Beach. Highly recommended!

We had a fantastic tour of Santorini with Elias Grigoris. He took us all around the island and shared a lot of stories and knowledge of the island. We went multiple towns, an archeological site, beaches, a local winery, and a fantastic lunch complete with Greek dancing and plate breaking. It was a wonderful day for our family and I would highly recommend a tour with Elias.

We arranged a 4 hour personalised tour for our family of 3. Fani, our guide, was amazing. Very funny, friendly and knowledgable. She took us to all the best spots and even took photographs of us. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you x

Very informative day. Our driver, Elias, was so helpful and gave us continuous information while we were driving and while we were walking. He asked us what we were interested in and planned our day accordingly.

Our driver Chris, picked us up promptly at the time and place he said he would. We scheduled a 3 hour private tour. The luxury car was very nice. He shared so much information about the island as we were driving. I highly recommend Chris as a tour guide!

Wonderful day! Blue roofs, red sand and black sand beaches! Local wine. Incredible dinner. Elias and Louis hosted our group of 14, in 2 clean vans. A day I will never forget. Thank you for the fun ! Top notch.

our guide chris was very knowledgeable and friendly! we truly enjoyed our experience here in santorini thanks to him!!

Our driver/guide, Elias Grigoris, took us over the entire island of Santorini. He was excellent throughout the day. He walked with us, taking us to beautiful viewpoints. He took excellent photographs. He provided clear explanations and interesting historical and geological information. He drove us to several villages and remote locations. It was fun and interesting throughout the day. He also picked us up the day before and took us to our hotel.

I had an absolutely exceptional experience with Louis. He took me to all the most stunning spots in Santorini, perfect for capturing truly breathtaking photos. Beyond that, he made me feel completely safe and comfortable throughout the entire day. His knowledge of Santorini and Greek history is impressive—he shared fascinating insights that made the experience even more meaningful. If you’re looking for someone who is professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do, I highly recommend Louis. This was an unforgettable experience from start to finish!

We had our tour with Elias Grigoros and he was amazing! He was a wealth of knowledge, answered all of our questions and gave us all the different variants of stories of how the island and its culture came to be. He was super flexible and catered our experience to exactly what we wanted, we even got to bottle our own wine! Cannot recommend this experience with Elias enough.

Exceptional Santorini experience with Santorini Pickups and Ilias :) As a solo traveler, I couldn’t have asked for a better way to explore Santorini. And being safe and truly looked after was priceless as Illias pretty much treated me like family and made sure I am fully looked after . He took me to stunning spots and local cafés, shared fascinating history, and made the entire day warm, comfortable, and memorable. His hospitality and local insight are truly unmatched. A lovely bonus were the beautiful photos he clicked, capturing moments I’ll cherish. If I return to Santorini, it will only be with Santorini Pickups and Illias. Highly recommended and Big thank you to Illias!

For our honeymoon, we decided to get a real taste of Thira, by taking the Island Tour with Lunch/Dinner at a Local Farm and Wine Tasting. Our driver Elias, was an encyclopedia of knowledge about the history and culture of the island. He was so accommodating when we had the misfortune of rain and a little bad weather (supposedly only happens 11 times a year, what luck) and adjusted our tour accordingly. The 2 brothers at the farm were great hosts showing us an in depth look at their farm and serving us one of the best meals we had on our trip!! The vineyard was our final stop and we enjoyed a beautiful table and had some great wines. We would definitely recommend this tour as a personalized introduction to Santorini!!

We had a great six hour private tour with Luis. We wanted to see some “non-touristy” sites in Santorini. Luis understood what we wanted, and deliver with many great place to experience.

Elias was amazing, the way he explains and how much he cares. We were really lucky to have him as our guide. He made our tour extra special and full of meaning.

We just finished a tour with our guide Elias who was great from start to finish. We saw the small nooks and crannies of Santorini and took some great photos.

Great tour of Santorini with our guide Elias. He was knowledgeable and respectful. Some unique photos around the island with great views.

Mister Elias was an absolute delight as our tour guide today! His kindness, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the island truly made our experience unforgettable. He took us to several amazing places, showcasing the beauty and charm of the island with great enthusiasm. His warm hospitality and attention to detail ensured we felt comfortable and had a wonderful time exploring. We greatly appreciate Mister Elias's dedication to making our day so special - thank you, Mister Elias, for an incredible tour!

Great experience with our guide Elias. We were a family of 6 and the guide was very kind, knowledgeable and accommodating to our requests and giving great recommendations.

Nikos Tsourounakis and Santorini Pickups by far are the very best Greece have to offer, our visit to Thira is the most memorable time we spent. Mr Tsourounakis is knowledgeable, professional, and devotes himself to the care and needs of his clients in every possible way.

We absolutely loved our tour with your group in Santorini. There were 26 people in our group so we had four individual vans and will get together at various stops. George was our driver and he was fantastic. Very informative shared personal experience of living in Santorini and was personable and easy to understand. Elias was the main guide when we were at our stops. Fani and Luis were drivers in the other car and helped when the whole group was together. Fani ran the fabulous wine tasting. All four of these guides were wonderful! I would recommend this tour to everyone who is visiting the island of Santorini.

“George” was our driver & the 6 of us sharing the van for the PARADISE IN YOUR PALM TOUR selected by our Florida tour guide Erin Turner (all aboard Celebrity X ) LOVED GEORGE! He was a super fella & shared much history & information along our tour stops. Everyone involved with this same company as George were also fabulous!!!

If you are reading the review looking for me to say something bad. Sorry! There was nothing more perfect than their service. George, Luis, Fani and Elias were in charge of guiding my large group of 23 people. We had such a wonderful experience and can’t thank them enough for their hospitality. The were the best!

Elias, Luis, Fani, and George took our group of 26 on the best tour of Santorini! They were beyond professional, kind and we loved our time with them!!

Junior graciously picked us up at our hotel. He was well dressed, professional and fun. Junior has a warm smile and lots of knowledge of Santorini and the sites in the island. We toured many places to take pictures, see local vendors, and stop to share the most interesting facts on the architecture and culture. Junior took us to a local restaurant that specializes in fresh home grown foods and delicacies. Layer, we visited a vineyard that was amazing too. The wine in Santorini is so delicious. Thank you Junior. We appreciate your hospitality and rate Santorini Pickups with A++ 5 stars.

Great wine tasting, the guide Fani was amazing and had great knowledge on all the wines. Very nice a pleasant to be around. The drivers were also very amazing, from the first driver to the one who dropped us off who name was Elias. Overall great experience and I got a wine that was very much to my liking

Chris was an amazing driver and tour guide for us as we spent a day exploring various beaches along the coast of Santorini. He was so patient and engaging with us as we bombarded him with non-stop questions about Santorini and his experiences here. Highly recommend this experience for others looking to explore and immerse themselves in Greek culture here.

We had a 6 hour private Santorini tour with Elias. This was hands-down the best tour experience we have ever experienced - and we've done a lot of tours. I can't rave enough about Elias - he was just amazing in every way possible - super friendly, great with kids, excellent photographer, great stories, connections around town with many people for better photo-ops, local food, etc etc. He was amazing and I wouldn't hesitate to book another tour with him and with this company again. And btw, Santorini is breathtaking!

We had such an amazing time. Our tour guide Fanni and driver Elias were phenomenal. They went above and beyond to make this excursion the best we ever had. We were picked up at our hotel in an extremely clean and comfortable Mercedes van and were warmly greeted by both. They took us to areas with the most spectacular views of Santorini. We went to the Akortiri archeological site where another amazing guide gave us a private tour. A must see if you’re in Santorini. After exploring so many sights and viewing so many spectacular views of the caldera, we ended our day with a wine and food pairing at a fabulous and beautiful winery. Great food and wine. We would highly recommend this once in a lifetime tour, an unforgettable and wonderful experience.

We enjoyed a fantastic day with Ivo as our driver & tour guide. He was so patient, accommodating, knowledgeable & fun! He provided so much insight and took us to all the best places! We took amazing photos as a result of the incredible sights we saw. We even enjoyed lunch at a family-owned elegant restaurant at a black sand beach. The food and service were terrific! Our favorite areas were Oia, and Red Beach! The shopping and scenic views in Oia…fantastic! And Red Beach is spectacular! Enjoyed every minute with Ivo. A comfortable Mercedes Van, a willing photographer, a great meal and scenery like you’ve never seen before… a first class vacation for 6 retired ladies.

Touring Santorini with George Junior is like visiting this spectacular place with a well-informed friend. His enthusiasm for the island is matched by his clear dedication to making sure guests enjoy a wonderful day. We stopped all over the island, enjoying coffee, delicious pastries, and a fantastic wine tasting. Junior was able deftly weave our small group through the larger crowds, and listened to each of us to learn what we would like to see most. We had a great day!

Our driver Elias was kind, knowledgeable and experienced. We are glad to have him with us on this tour as our chauffeur and tour guide. Thanks to Elias, we wish him great success.

Trip was amazing and enjoyed every moment of my trip. Mr. Ilias (travel guide) was supportive, explain history of islands.

Tour service by Ilias was great. He was on time and guided us very well. He was with us all the way and made sure we enjoyed all the moments. Thank you Ilias.

I had the most amazing experience on the 6 hour tour with George Jr. He showed us the whole island and took us places we would have never been able to discover on our own as tourists . He was thoughtful, caring and showed incredible passion for his career. Highly recommend the private tour with him . He made our trip worth every minute. Sincerely, Brianna Lombardi !

We were lucky enough to have George as our tour guide. He went out of his way to make our day special and a memory we will cherish forever. His detailed descriptions of every place we went, along with the History of Santorini was remarkable! I’ve never had such a great tour guide and if you book a tour, book It with George. What an incredible guide he was! Sincerely, Linda Lombardi

We had the most amazing time with our driver George Junior. Not only did we have pick up and drop offs from the airport but we also had the great fortune of having a private winery tour with this company, specifically their driver George Jr. It was My wife’s birthday and not only Did George JR surprise us with a stop at one of the most scenic points On the island but he also went out of his way to get us a bottle of bubbly to celebrate my wife’s special day. I cannot recommend this company and this guy enough. It is, in my opinion, the only way to see the island.

Fani was an excellent guide. She brought us to many places and some off the usual tourist paths. Gave a great overview of the hist3of the island. A wonderful experience; I highly recommend

Fani and Giorgos Jr. were incredible hosts! So knowledgeable, kind and funny! We were given a fantastic tour and got a masterclass in the wine history of the region. I highly recommend you book this tour during your stay!

INCREDIBLE! Giorgos jr. and Fani were so fun and Fani is SO knowledgeable about the wines. This was the best part of our trip! 10/10 recommend! We drank wine, had fun, and learned a lot of the Santorini history. YOU NEED TO DO THIS TOUR!

We had a very nice tour yesterday with Mr. Elias. We went to the Akrotiri archeological excavation site, Oía town, and completely around the island. The views were amazing, and Mr. Elias was an equally amazing source of information about everything in Santorini. We ended the day at a great fish restaurant he suggested and it was a terrific meal. The tour is highly recommended!

Amazing experience. Nikos drove us around the island and walked us around Oia village . We also had time for wine tasting in Argyros winery which was amazing .

George took good care of us for a good 6 hours to the north Oia, south to the light house, and in between several cultural spots. Finale was at the peak of the island 600m above where the monastery is, for a panoramic view of the beautiful Santorini island.

Nicoletta picked us up from our hotel on our last day in Santorini. She gave us an amazing insight into the history of the island, Without over complicating it. A visit up to the monastery of Prophet Elias was definitely a highlight. Great views of Oia and the Caldera, Black Beach and Fira. Highly recommend this tour as opposed to the regular excursion tours. It was so much more personal and we enjoyed her company as well. Thank you Nicoletta for making our last day a memorable one ❤️ Lee and Pauline 🇨🇦

We’ve done the royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas cruise. Our tour of Santorini with Elias has definitely been the highlight so far. Be warned that our disembarking the ship process and getting on the cable car with the long lines was challenging, but once we got to Elias and the tour began, everything was perfect. He asked us what we really liked to do as we truly enjoy like photography and shopping and he Taylor the tour to hit all the hotspots. He’s got a great sense of humor and provided us with so many interesting facts about the island. Would highly recommend you try and get him as your tour guide.

We had an amazing day today. Nicoleta was a fabulous tour guide. She was very knowledgeable. We went to an incredible winery and dinner at an absolutely amazing local restaurant! We would highly recommend this tour and especially Nicoleta!