Santorini , Experience Akrotiri with a licensed guide
- 1h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Step back 3500 years ,on a private guided tour of prehistoric Akrotiri, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Aegean. With a licensed tourist guide, explore the exceptionally well-preserved remains of a Bronze Age settlement buried by a volcanic eruption around 1600 BC. Walk through two- and three-storey buildings and discover evidence of an advanced society, including kitchens, toilets, and a sophisticated drainage system far ahead of its time. Learn about the daily life, social structure, and culture of Akrotiri’s inhabitants, and hear the story of the famous frescoes that once decorated their homes. Your private guide brings the site to life with clear explanations, historical context, and engaging storytelling. This private tour allows you to explore at your own pace, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of this remarkable prehistoric town—an unforgettable journey into Santorini’s ancient past.
Inclusions
What's included
- tour by a licensed tourist guide
What's not
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Itinerary
Being or not a history enthusiast, this guided tour of the Prehistoric city of Akrotiri is an experience surely not to be missed! A Bronze Age settlement, an archaeological site that encapsulates fascinating insights into life back in 2000 B.C. After the great volcano eruption, the place remained buried under a thick layer of volcanic material as a Greek Pompeii for almost 4000 years, until it was accidentally discovered, during works to get volcanic soil from the island of Santorini to be used for building and insulating the Suez Canal. The excavations revealed one of the best-preserved ancient cities to this day with dense urban planning. In this guided tour walking around the 4000-year-old settlement, you will get an understanding of how the society was organized. See the paved streets, the remains of about 40 two-three stories high building complexes, kitchen and toilette facilities, a perfect plumping and drainage – sewage system, and astonishingly well-preserved paintings.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- we meet visitors at the entrance of the archeological site , across from the cashier
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- EXPLORE AKROTIRI
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Santorini
- Its from-price is 12% above the median of the 1647 experiences we list in Santorini.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 742 of 1647.
- 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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