Half-Day Santorini Private Tour

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Firostefani to admire the famous Blue Dome Church, with the three bells which is a true island's emblem.

   15 min

2. Imerovigli is very often referred to as the "balcony of the Aegean" and it definitely lives up to this name by offering a most spectacular view of the Aegean sunset. Other highlights are the many churches in typical Cycladic architecture, especially the church of Ai-Stratis and the Monastery of St. Nikolas, as well as Skaros Rock which features the remains of a medieval fortress.

   30 min

3. Oia is the famous town, nestled in the hillsides. Oia is unique in every way with iconic blue domed churches, scenic pathways, stunning views of the caldera and the most spectacular sunset.

   1.3 h

4. The Monastery of the Prophet Elijah is built at about 565 meters above sea level, which makes it the highest point of the entire island. Thus, it becomes clear that the view from there is actually unparalleled. You can enjoy exclusive views of the entire island and its surroundings and take amazing photos. Especially at sunset, you will find yourself in a state of delight.

   45 min

5. Megalochori - Traditional Village Megalochori is a picturesque, lively village with friendly, lively inhabitants. The central square is the heart of the village, where locals gather in traditional cafes to relax and have fun, creating a warm atmosphere. It is definitely worth spending an evening here to become part of this mood and try local dishes in the natural shade of the trees. You can also find traditional taverns, cafes, and shops in other parts of the village.

   30 min

6. Red Beach The red beach in Akrotiri is undoubtedly worth a visit, given that it is a rare sight, probably unique in the whole world, where red is the dominant color. It is surrounded by steep red hills that create a captivating, wild landscape. If you stand on the top, you will see huge volcanic rocks located in the sea, small pebbles and sand of various colors, mainly red, all over the beach and attractive dark blue waters.

   30 min

7. Perivolos Black Sand Beach Perivolos beach is a fully organized cosmopolitan beach with an abundance of comfortable sunbeds, umbrellas, and other amenities such as lifeguards, showers, and a Playground. It is worth noting that it received the "Blue flag" award, as it is very clean and tidy.

   30 min

8. A hole in a heart shape at the caldera side is an amazing experience. Next to it is the church of Saint Nikolaos.

   20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 613 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Excellent guide

  Our guide Luigi was excellent. Told us all about Santorini and was accommodating in every way. He showed us the best photo spots and too pictures too.

  Anitha_KSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Santorini adventure

  What a stunning island is Santorini! We had a fantastic day with a great tour guide who was very knowledgeable and took us to places that other tourists possibly could not get to. Great day round, thanks Astro from AA Santorini travel

  824sonyadSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Outstanding tour team

  This tour was lead by a father daughter team who live in Santorini. The tour was excellent as was their ability to adapt to our requests and to avoid overly crowded tourist spots. I’d highly recommend this tour and would definitely tour with them again.

  Allison_SSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Good tour

  We enjoyed having Vanessa show us the highlights of her home. She is very personable and easy to talk to. She knows the interesting bits.

  Robert_ESeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Loved the beach and city. Best of both worlds

  Andrea our guide was great. Between stops, she told us a lot about Mykonos and was great in pointing out what to do at each stop. We loved Elia beach and Old Town.

  Emma_SSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5George was fantastic! He...

  George was fantastic! He was personable, knowledgeable and a fun to travel with. His choice for lunch was excellent,

  Celia_ESeptember 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Santorini

• Its from-price is 74% below the median of the 472 day trips we list in Santorini.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 472.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Santorini

Santorini is a crescent of volcanic cliffs in the Aegean, where whitewashed villages and blue domes look over a flooded caldera to famous sunsets.

The island is the rim of an ancient volcano whose eruption left a vast caldera filled by the sea. On its edge, Fira, the main town, and the clifftop villages of Imerovigli and Firostefani cling to the slopes, while Oia, at the northern tip, is celebrated for its sunset views over windmills and whitewashed houses.

Top-ranked sights in Santorini: Red Beach, White Beach, Santorini Volcano.

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