Santorini in a Day: Private Custom Santorini Tour with Pickup

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Itinerary

1. Optional Stop - Oia Town: Discover the world-famous village of Oia, known for its whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, and stunning caldera views. Stroll through its charming narrow streets filled with boutique shops, art galleries, and local cafés, and enjoy plenty of time for photos from Santorini’s most iconic viewpoints. Oia is the perfect place to experience the island’s beauty, atmosphere, and unforgettable scenery.

   1 h

2. Optional Stop - Black Beach of Perissa or Kamari: Relax by Santorini’s famous black volcanic sand beach, either in Perissa or Kamari, depending on your tour route. Enjoy free time to swim in the Aegean Sea, walk along the lively beachfront promenade, or sit at a seaside café or restaurant for a refreshing drink. It’s the perfect stop to experience Santorini’s unique volcanic landscape and laid-back coastal vibe.

   30 min

3. Optional Stop - Three Bells of Fira: Stop at the iconic Three Bells of Fira, one of Santorini’s most famous photo locations. Admire the classic blue dome and white bell tower set against the breathtaking backdrop of the caldera and the deep Aegean Sea. This is a perfect moment to capture postcard-worthy photos and take in the island’s unique Cycladic beauty.

   15 min

4. Optional Stop - Prophet Elias Lookout Point: Enjoy panoramic views from Prophet Elias, the highest point of Santorini. From this scenic lookout, you’ll take in breathtaking 360° views across the island—white villages, vineyards, volcanic landscapes, and the sparkling Aegean Sea. It’s a peaceful stop that offers incredible photo opportunities and a unique perspective of Santorini from above.

   15 min

5. Optional Stop - Meal at an Authentic Santorini Restaurant: Enjoy a delicious meal at a traditional Santorini restaurant such as Popeye, Mario, or Galini, where you can taste authentic local flavors in a relaxed island setting. Choose from classic Greek dishes made with fresh ingredients, and enjoy warm hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience Santorini’s food culture like a local.

   1 h

6. Optional Stop - Santorini Lighthouse(Southernmost Part): Visit the historic Santorini Lighthouse, located on the island’s rugged southern edge. Enjoy dramatic views over the open Aegean Sea, steep volcanic cliffs, and the surrounding coastline—an ideal spot for stunning photos and a peaceful moment away from the busy towns. This scenic stop offers a different, more wild and natural side of Santorini.

   15 min

7. Optional Stop – Pyrgos or Megalochori Village: Step into the authentic side of Santorini with a visit to Pyrgos or Megalochori, two of the island’s most charming traditional villages. Wander through peaceful alleys, admire Cycladic architecture, hidden chapels, and beautiful local squares, and enjoy a slower pace away from the crowds. These villages offer a genuine taste of Santorini’s culture, history, and everyday island life.

   30 min

8. Optional Stop – Santo Winery: Visit the Santo Wines Winery in Pyrgos, Santorini's famouus and iconic cliff-top winery. Taste the unique type of wines produced in Santorini Greece - Assyrtiko, Nightwine and Vinsanto(Wine of the Saints) on a caldera-edge terrace with breathtaking ocean-front views.

   30 min

9. Optional Stop - Private Blue Dome Church View: Would you love a photo of Santorini's iconic Blue Dome Church... without the crowds? Right next to the Santorini Day Tours premises we have a private, restricted access to one of the island's beautiful Blue Dome Churches — a viewpoint that's closed to the public. That means when you visit, there will be zero other guests in your shot. Just you and the view. You're welcome to enjoy this private spot, as well as Santorini's many other Blue Dome Churches around the island. One honest note: for the public churches we can't promise there won't be other visitors taking photos at the same time. But the Blue Dome view beside our office is one we can guarantee will be completely private — entirely yours. It's optional and free of charge, simply for guests who'd love a crowd-free picture of one of Santorini's most famous sights. Just let your guide know, and we'll be happy to arrange it!

   15 min

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 711 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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• 5excelent

  Very good tour amazing guide, very friendly apostoluos

  jfponceinSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 53 hour private tour of Santorini.

  Marina was very informative, professional but friendly, and catered the excursion to meet our needs. She took us to a Oceanside authentic Greek restaurant for lunch. And showed us highlights of Santorini

  Lynn_JSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5The BEST tour of Santorini!

  This was a 5 hour tour of Santorini with ability to customize the experience. OUTSTANDING tour! Dimitris was our guide and EXCELLENT. Truly knowledgeable, friendly, professional, engaging. Very safe driver. We enjoyed him immensely! Our chosen itinerary was a visit to Fira (we were staying in Oia, pickup there included with drop off later, seamless!), Church of the Three Bells, on to Akrotiri archeological site- well worth the €20 ticket). We spent a hour there. Then on to black sand beach, the Monastery of the Prophet Elias (highest point on Santorini, beautiful), finished with glass of one at Santo Winery with a little charcuterie. We could not have enjoyed this tour more. Dimitris knows this island well and has any variety of sights and places to customize your tour anyway you wish. We loved that. It has high marks on Viator by reviewers and no wonder why now. We are from USA and Dimitris spoke English fluently and clearly. I think we can be tough critics most of the time in these types of tours, but this hit all the marks. Hope you enjoy it too!

  John_BSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5You should book this

  What an amazing trip Marina was our guide. She had Fantastic job took us two places that she recommended. We were in her hair all day long and she did a phenomenal job. I would highly recommend this five hour tour us in training to get to see all the key points. Have a beautiful lunch on the sea and also visit a winery and small village. It was fantastic and moved at the pace. We wanted to move at.

  TravelAsYouGoSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent experience, highly recommend

  Davide did a fantastic job helping us not only see the sights but avoid the crowds and customize the experience to do what we wanted. He was engaging, personal and an expert in all the stops proving interesting information without making it feel like a he was reciting something. He was one of the best guides I've ever had. Private AC van is only way too see the island, especially if coming during peak summer. Definitely start as early as you can in the morning to beat crowds. Highly recommend.

  Roland_NJuly 2026via Viator

• 5Excellent way to see Santorini!

  My husband, 9 year old and I did a day trip to Santorini (traveling from Naxos). We did the 4 hour private tour with Dimitris and it was an excellent way to see a lot of the island in a short amount of time. We learned history and efficiently made our way around in air conditioned comfort. With more time perhaps local buses and taxis would be okay - but everything is very spread out - so this tour worked better for us. Highly recommend!!

  Fiona_HJuly 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Santorini

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 472 day trips we list in Santorini.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 19 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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