Santorini Must-See Highlights: Private Sightseeing Tour
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Santorini Must-See Highlights: Private Sightseeing Tour
By Santoriginal Tours
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 3–5 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Cruise port (upper station of cruise port's cable car), accommodation, airport pick-up/drop-off
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wifi
- Bespoke itinerary, personal tour
- Dedicated tour guide - a local expert
What's not included- Food & Drinks
- Entrance fees at optional visits (Wineries & Museums)
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers
- Skip the cable car? We've got a plan! Let us know and we'll gladly make arrangements for you.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station, Ipapantis 10, Thira 847 00, GreeceWe kindly request your presence at the upper station of the cable car at the departure time. Upon your exit from the cable car, your guide, holding a sign displaying your name, will be awaiting your arrival. If any delays are anticipated, please get in touch with us directly.
Pickup details- Please make sure you provide pick up information details upon booking: Hotel/Airbnb Name, Flight number (if applicable), Cruise ship name (if applicable), Arrival time (if applicable), Traveler phone (while on trip). If you're staying at an accommodation in Santorini, our meeting point will be the parking area of your hotel at the departure time. For cruise ship travelers, pick-up will be arranged at the exit of the cable car. Your guide will be there waiting for you holding a sign with your name. It's important to note that cruise ships do not dock at Santorini Port; they use small boats, known as 'tender boats', to get you ashore. These boats will bring you to the Old Port of Fira, from where you take the cable car (6€, on-site) to ascend the cliffs and reach the top.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Santorini Airport, Greece
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Athinios Ferry Port, Órmos Athiniós, Greece
- Santorini Old Harbor, Fira 847 00, Greece
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 116498P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 116498P4
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- fionadallt0 contributionsThe Best of Santorini 🇬🇷👍🏼❤️Thomas is the best guide ever! He catered to all of our needs and helped us to explore Santorini’s highlights as a group. Very happy about the entire experience highly recommended!Written 5 October 2024
- 335torid0 contributionsSantorini day tourAphrodite was very nice and knowledgeable about the history of Greek mythology and the local terrain. She took us around and made sure to cover all the highlights of Santorini. I had a good time with my sister.Written 20 September 2024
- sonjim0 contributionsPrivate Santorini TourThis tour was amazing!! Our tour guide Thomas was awesome and very knowlegable!! Our friends and I had a blast with him!!!Written 16 September 2024
- sharonsD5093ZJ0 contributionsAn amazing day in Santorini with ThomasWhat an amazing way to start off our first cruise port. We lucked up and got Thomas M. as our driver and guide. He was FABULOUS!!! What a great historian and driver. He made it fun and educational. He also to us to his favorite ice cream spot on the island and it was delicious. Be sure to wear flat and comfy shoes. Some minor uphill terrain. This was the perfect time to go. Not too hot. No line at the cablecar. Thanks Thomas. If we come back, we'll find you. You rock!Written 16 September 2024
- 158faustina0 contributionsSantorini was a breeze with AphroditeAphrodite was an AMAZING guide. We went with our two young kids, she was super patient and so helpful. We had her for 3 days and she was just part of our family. We had to change our plans a bit because of our flight timings and she accommodated so well. During the day, she suggested many nice restaurants, stopped for breaks (kids were hungry, optty, etc ) and dropped us back to the hotel (Oia). Super trustable and reliable. Highly recommend.Written 22 August 2024
- 597zehrar0 contributionsWonderful!Aphrodite was really very warm and funny and well informed and accommodating! Highly recommended doing the island with her!Written 7 August 2024
- Tabby80 contributionsGreat Private Tour!Our group of 9 thoroughly enjoyed our Private Santorini Tour. Our tour guide was Kostas. He is a local resident with great knowledge of the island’s history, its hidden gems, and has a wonderful sense of humor. Kostas adjusted his schedule to accommodate our early arrival to the island. His Mercedes Benz vehicle was immaculate and had plenty of room for our group of 9 adults. Our 3 hour tour lasted for 5 1/2 hours. In addition to our planned itinerary, Kostas took us to restaurant at a beautiful beach, where we enjoyed a wonderful lunch, and also to an island cave home. We had a wonderful day. We couldn’t have asked more anything more. Thanks Kostas!Written 6 August 2024
- joannegY7855OY0 contributionsWonderful tour!Fantastic private tour of Santorini for our family. Tour guide tailored the tour to cater for what we really wanted to see. Was friendly, shared with us a lot of about Santorini and was great with the kids. Highly recommendWritten 2 August 2024
- anaaJ3589PO0 contributionsTour ExperienceAmazing tour guide, great history & views, and most importantly the guide himself Babis was an extremely kind local who was very knowledgeable! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a tour of Santorini!Written 21 July 2024
- Sue D0 contributionsSunset Tour on Santorini.We spent a wonderful afternoon with Aphrodite following the setting sun on Santorini, starting in Oia where she took us to perfect viewing spots, avoiding the crowds and telling us interesting stories of the history of Oia and Santorini as we went. She was happy to adapt the tour to fit in with our interests. We finished the afternoon tasting wines at Santo Winery, having a light dinner, watching the sun go down over the crater. What a spectacular view! Thank you, Aphrodite for being so patient. Nothing was a trouble to you. A wonderful way to spend the late afternoon in Santorini!Written 18 July 2024
- U2198ACstephenc0 contributionsGreat Family TourBabis was our driver and tour guide and we couldn’t be happier with his services. He was very helpful and patient for the entire trip and showed us all the main attraction as well as a great history lesson about Santorini including his personal experiences as a local. He drew inspirational hand written maps and sent us links to help us navigate the busy hot spots. Excellent experience we would highly recommend.Written 9 July 2024
- samanthapG1350IS0 contributionsExcellent!!!We took the panoramic tour this past week and it was quite honestly excellent! Our tour guide Thomas was right on time to pick us up and spoke fluent English which is very helpful when coming to a foreign country and trying to understand the history behind the buildings and different parts of the island. Thomas was enthusiastic about Santorini, diving deep into its cultural elements while always keeping a lighthearted tone with a plentiful amount of jokes. The tour itself was very well planned out hitting multiple locations on the island with a gorgeous view of the Aegean Sea. Our last stop in Oía was amazing as Thomas gave us many tips on the best strategies to explore the town with plenty of time to do so. Overall I would 100% recommend this to anyone looking for a highly interactive tour with many good recommendations for the duration of your stay.Written 9 June 2024
- Footprints4560730 contributionsWe toured around all of Santorini, got into the top photo opp spits, plus were able to shop and end at an amazing lunchWe had the best time on our tour! Aphrodite showed us all the things we wanted to see plus let us do our own thing when we wanted (shopping) By the time we were done, we felt like we had a new friend and learned all about Santorini! We highly recommend!Written 9 June 2024
- Fitsum Y0 contributionsBest part of our vacationExcellent experience!!! Best part of our vacation. Got us away from the crowds. Got to see more of the island than we thought was possible in such a short time. Learned a lot, got awesome pictures and memories. Got to do some shopping and he took us to an excellent restaurant!! Highly recommendWritten 30 September 2023
- J9686TCamyc0 contributionsGreat tour guide!Aphrodite is the best tour guide! She drove us around in a very clean and comfortable van. We had time to shop and she honored our extra request to see the beaches. Her English is nearly perfect and she answered all of my endless questions. GREAT value for the money. I highly recommend!!!Written 7 June 2023
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Giancarlo P
Covington, WA1 contribution
Fantastic day in Santorini - we booked this tour for our
Cruise top in Santorini. Totally worth it. Fun filled day- saw a lot. included the beautiful scenery stops you hear about for Santorini plus others you don’t. Had a great dinner at Black Beach based on recommendation of our tour guide.
Our tour guide Thomas made the day. He was very communicative even well before our tour started. He was very good with our young kids and very informative about the island and stops. He was flexible with the itinerary and made sure we were able to see a lot with the crowds. He even set up a short wine stop at the end for our family to see the sun starting to set.
Thomas made the day and tour for our family!
Cruise top in Santorini. Totally worth it. Fun filled day- saw a lot. included the beautiful scenery stops you hear about for Santorini plus others you don’t. Had a great dinner at Black Beach based on recommendation of our tour guide.
Our tour guide Thomas made the day. He was very communicative even well before our tour started. He was very good with our young kids and very informative about the island and stops. He was flexible with the itinerary and made sure we were able to see a lot with the crowds. He even set up a short wine stop at the end for our family to see the sun starting to set.
Thomas made the day and tour for our family!
Written 11 July 2023
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Kristin N
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
Santorini was so beautiful but we'd never been and we were really looking forward to this tour. Thomas was amazing; not only was he extremely knowledgable about Santorini and all the different sites, but he was so personable and enjoyable to listen to. He took his time to take us to all these beautiful sights such as the black sand beach (and the restaurant there was SO GOOD), and advised us on a good winery for our family to visit (having never visited one before it was such a fun experience). He also chatted with us through the car ride to the different sites, and he even entertained the kids with a few stories and questions. Without a doubt I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santorini.
Written 3 June 2024
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Thank you for your 5✨ rating and detailed review. Our guides strive to go beyond the usual routes, immersing you in genuine Greek hospitality with homemade culinary treats.
We're thrilled you connected with our island's true culture.
Safe travels until we meet again.
Written 10 August 2024
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darrellynnh
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Jun 2024 • Couples
Our guide Aphrodite was AMAZING. There were four adults (two couples) she was so knowledgeable and our day flew by with beautiful sights and insightful information.
Aphrodite was also a great photographer and made sure we had great photos. We were thrilled with everything about this tour and would highly recommend it! In comparison to "large group" tours this was also a GREAT value and much preferred over large motorcoach tour groups!
Aphrodite was also a great photographer and made sure we had great photos. We were thrilled with everything about this tour and would highly recommend it! In comparison to "large group" tours this was also a GREAT value and much preferred over large motorcoach tour groups!
Written 19 June 2024
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Thank you so much for your meticulous 5✨ review and your high praise for one of our guides. We're overjoyed to learn that you've gained lots of knowledge and got a real feel for our island's culture. Our guides are dedicated to taking you beyond the usual tourist spots, immersing you in the true essence of Greek hospitality, creating a memorable Santorini adventure for you, forever remembered in great photos.
Written 12 September 2024
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Briana W
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Jun 2024 • Family
We loved the day we spent with our guide, Aphrodite!! Probably the thing we appreciated the most was her ability to navigate through Oia. That place was a crowded mess, but she was able to take us to great picture spots without wasting time in the queues that were forming. The one thing I wish I had done was take pictures of "reality" shots! People are going to think we had the entire place to ourselves!! 🤣
Aphrodite had vast knowledge of the island and showed us all of the special, must-see spots. We have great memories of the day!
Aphrodite had vast knowledge of the island and showed us all of the special, must-see spots. We have great memories of the day!
Written 21 June 2024
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We are deeply thankful for your 5✨ review and kind words about our guide and company. Our team is dedicated to offer support for cruise arrivals, providing tips to avoid crowds and maximize island time, so your recognition means the world to us. Your feedback warms our hearts as it confirms that we have succeeded in creating a personalized experience with insider access to local spots sampling the authentic culture of our island.
Written 12 September 2024
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Mobile700308
8 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We had such a great day with Thomas. He was knowledgeable and friendly and took the time to make the day exactly what we wanted. He gave us plenty of time to take pictures and also took us to some places that weren't as crowded as the normal tourist spots. A tip to maximize your day is to take the donkeys up the hill instead of the cable cars... we easily added 2+hours to our day by doing that (instead of waiting in looooooooong lines for the cable car). Highly recommend this tour to see the best of Santorini on a short time frame.
Written 29 June 2024
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We are deeply thankful for your 5✨ review and kind words about our guide and company. Our team is dedicated to offer support for cruise arrivals, avoiding crowds and maximizing your time on the island, so your recognition means the world to us. Your feedback warms our hearts as it confirms that we have succeeded in creating a personalized experience with insider access to local spots sampling the authentic culture of our island.
Written 12 September 2024
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Liam M
5 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Would highly recommend this comprehensive tour and Thomas was the most informative, knowledgable and friendly tour guide. We were very impressed with how we were given the opportunity to tailor the tour to our requirements and shown by Thomas the options available to as as a family. When it came to a lunch stop Thomas gave us several options regarding a traditional or more modern, cool beach vibe type restaurant covering all budgets. Can’t recommend this tour and Thomas highly enough fantastic service from start to finish 10/10 great job made our trip to the island
Written 4 August 2023
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Aaron GX
Mexico City, Mexico16 contributions
Excellent service and great attention from Kostas , since we were contacted by swore was clear, positive and always forthcoming ; already in the tour was MAGNIFICENT, we enjoyed it very much.
I highly recommend it because although we traveled with 5 children (9,6,6,4,1) it was really very practical and the children were happy. They really must hire this tour. Great! Thank you Kostas for your good attitude and great service. To eat Savvas Popeye is delicious! Thank you all!
I highly recommend it because although we traveled with 5 children (9,6,6,4,1) it was really very practical and the children were happy. They really must hire this tour. Great! Thank you Kostas for your good attitude and great service. To eat Savvas Popeye is delicious! Thank you all!
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Written 10 July 2024
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Jennifer P
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Jun 2024 • Family
This tour was hands down the best experience we had in Greece. We were on a Mediterranean Cruise with Royal Caribbean and spent our day in Santorini with Aphrodite. She was AMAZING, so informative , helpful and entertaining. We saw all of the sites with first class service and put Santorini on our list to return to based on this experience.
The airline had lost our luggage and while I had been able to find most of the necessities I needed I was still lacking a few things and Aphrodite was so kind to drop us off near an area that had the items I needed and recommend a store that had just what I needed.
The communication before, during and after the tour were fabulous, would 100% recommend to all travelers!
The airline had lost our luggage and while I had been able to find most of the necessities I needed I was still lacking a few things and Aphrodite was so kind to drop us off near an area that had the items I needed and recommend a store that had just what I needed.
The communication before, during and after the tour were fabulous, would 100% recommend to all travelers!
Written 28 July 2024
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We are gratified by your outstanding 5✨ review and the fact that you've deemed this tour as the pinnacle of your trip. It brings us immense pleasure to learn that this tour was entirely tailored to your preference and that it provided you with a multitude of insights about our island. We look forward to the opportunity to accommodate you again in the future.
Written 12 August 2024
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Ekta P
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
From pickup to drop off Thomas was amazing! He made our tour experience of Santorini the best. He was very knowledgeable and informative as well as accommodating. We really enjoyed having him as our tour guide and all of the different points we were shown around the island were beautiful!!!
Written 9 June 2024
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✨Your 5-star feedback reaffirms our commitment to provide not just a vacation, but a journey into the heart of the local culture, all while revealing the breathtaking beauty of the island.
We are overjoyed to hear that we've successfully fused education with entertainment, making your trip an unforgettable one. Thank you so much for your kind words.✨
Written 12 August 2024
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Estherjp
13 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
This was an absolutely wonderful experience and a great overview of the major attractions of the island. Thomas was an excellent guide who allowed us to pick the sites we wanted to visit and let us decide how long to stay at each- truly tailor made for us. He was friendly and funny and went above and beyond at every opportunity. From walking around and exploring Oia to sampling the local gelato to a full on wine tasting experience to watching the sunset from the island’s highest point, we were never disappointed. Thank you Thomas!
Written 5 September 2022
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Dear Guests,
Thank you so much for your exciting review.
We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed this experience.
Hope to host you again in the future.
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Written 11 February 2023
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What time do you pick up. And how long is the tour for 2 adults on Oct 3?
Written 27 September 2019
We are coming on cruise ship. Where would u meet us?
Written 29 August 2019
Hi, we have a group of 12 are you able to accommodate and we will be staying in Oia on 10/10? If so how much? Thanks.
Written 26 August 2019
His vehicle can definitely accommodate 12. I would suggest contacting him by phone. I’m not sure if they have immediate access to Trip Advisor.
Written 5 September 2019
Hi, our cruise arrive at noon on 7/23, departing at 22hs. Can we book for 1:15pm (13:15)? We are 2 adults and 3 kids (15,13,9)
Written 30 June 2019
we are arriving on June 3 Royal Caribbean cruise to Santorini . Do you pick up at that port? If not how far is the Santorini cable car from there?
Written 15 May 2019
we are arriving on a Royal Carribbean cruise on June3rd, 2019. Do you pick up at the port? How far is the Santorini Cable Car pick up point from the port?
Written 15 May 2019
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