Private Tailor-Made Santorini Tour with Local Driver

4.9
(333 reviews)
Santorini, Greece

3 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy a completely flexible private tour designed just for you!
Choose how long you want to explore — 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 h — and create your own perfect day with the help of your local expert guide.
Your guide will help you design the ideal itinerary based on your interests — whether you want to visit famous landmarks, uncover hidden gems, or simply enjoy the city like a local.
Perfect for Cruise Passengers:
This tour is ideal for guests arriving by cruise ship. Enjoy the best of Santorini with comfort, flexibility, and peace of mind. pick up for the cruise passengers is at the cable car.
What’s Included:
Private, customizable tour with a local guide
Flexible duration (3–8 hours)
Personalized recommendations and itinerary planning
Option to extend your tour
Why Travelers Love It:
100% private experience – just you and your guide
Total flexibility to choose where to go and how long to stay
Discover hidden gems and local favorites
Perfect for couples, families, or groups of friends

What's Included

Hotel/Port/Airport Pick up & Drop off
Live commentary and information
Private customizable tour by air-conditioned vehicle
Cruise passengers pick up is right outside the cable car exit
Private driver - guide
Admission fees at Akrotiri excavations & museums - (optional visit)
Food and drinks
Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers (10,00 Euros per person, per ride)
Wine tasting charges (optional visit)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Cruise Ship Passengers: The main meeting point is at the top Cable Car exit in Fira town (capital) , where your driver‑guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Alternatively, pickup can be arranged at Athinios Port or Amoudi Port if you choose to arrange a private water taxi at your own expense. Hotels & Airbnbs: Pickup is from your hotel lobby or the nearest location accessible by vehicle. Airport & Ferry Travelers: Pickup is at the arrivals terminal, where your driver‑guide will meet you holding a sign with your name.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Oia

    Optional Visit: One of the most photographed places in Greece. On the top of an impressive cliff and offers a spectacular view, Oia has become globally Famous for its authentic Cycladic Beauty. This place is especially popular for its sunset.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Imerovigli

    Optional visit: Located at the highest & most central part of the Caldera. You have the opportunity to take incredible volcano photos and Skaros rock.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Megalochori - Traditional Village

    Optional visit: You will see hundreds of small, white painted houses, with exquisite architecture, tine alleys, tower bells , and underground cave houses.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Perissa Black Sand Beach

    Optional visit: The most popular and the biggest black sand beach of the Island. You'll be able to walk on the black sand and get photographed standing next to the wave. We recommend if you want to swim in the clear and crystal clear Aegean Sea. We also recommend you taste traditional dishes in a seaside restaurant.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Akrotiri Lighthouse

    Optional visit: Built in 1892. That position is the best for panoramic pictures because you will stand on the edge of a high cliff right above the sea.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Red Beach

    Optional visit: Black and red pebbles and some of various colours, mainly red , composed of wild scenery. This wonderful volcanic landscape will capture your complete attention.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Monastery of Profitis Ilias

    Optional visit: A place with the most breathtaking view from the Island’s highest spot. The monastery has built in 1711 . There are a few monks still staying there and they are involved in wine-making, as well as the production of other goods, all of them available for purchase to anyone who wants to taste the traditional Santorini products.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Pyrgos

    Optional Visit: a village built on the top of the hill, this settlement holds a 16th century Venetian castle. Because of its location, the village has a panoramic view. Pyrgos, is the oldest village of Santorini. You will be impressed by blue domed churches, narrow cave houses with charming balconies and pebbled paths.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Castelli of Emporio

    Optional visit: Emporio was constructed in the mid 15th century. In medieval times the inhabitants of the village used to build their houses side-by-side so that they can protect themselves from the pirates.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Akrotiri Archaeological Site

    Optional visit: The most important historical settlement of the first habitation (at least the 4th millennium BC). You will walk along the ancient walls, enjoy a real Minoan town.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Windmills of Emporio

    Optional Visit : Discover the charming Windmills of Emporio, perched above the village’s maze-like alleys. These traditional landmarks offer a glimpse into Santorini’s past and panoramic views of the island’s south — a peaceful spot for photos and a quiet escape from the crowds.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos

    Optional visit: Koutsogiannopoulos Wine Museum has everything a visitor would want to know about winemaking in one of the most unique places on earth. With the Koutsogiannopoulos family knowledge and historical exhibits, guests will get a glimpse of what life was like as a winemaker here. The Koutsogiannopoulos Winery produces a variety of wines that are distinguished into young or aged white wines, young or aged red wines, rosé, semisweet and sweet wines.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Art Space

    Optional Visit : Discover Art Space Winery in Exo Gonia — a unique blend of wine, history, and art. Explore ancient cave cellars transformed into a contemporary gallery showcasing Greek and international artists. Enjoy wine tastings of Santorini’s finest varieties in an inspiring, authentic setting that beautifully connects tradition and creativity.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 14
    Ftelos Brewery Santorini

    Optional Visit : Visit Ftelos Brewery Santorini, a modern craft brewery just outside Fira. Enjoy guided tastings of unique local beers, stunning Caldera views, and creative dishes at MALT Restaurant, where fine dining meets Santorini’s relaxed style.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The Transportation Hour is included to the Total Tour Duration
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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