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Island Highlights: Half Day Tour with Local Guide
4.9
27 Ratings
Fira
Discover Santorini’s top sights on a luxury minibus tour. Visit iconic spots, learn island history, and explore picturesque villages and beaches.
Discover Santorini’s top sights on a luxury minibus tour. Visit iconic spots, learn island history, and explore picturesque villages and beaches.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Oia - The journey typically begins in the charming village of Oia, renowned for its unparalleled beauty and serenity. Perched on the Caldera’s slope, it epitomizes the essence of Santorini: stunning skies merging with endless blue seas, traditional Cycladic homes lining scenic pathways, and a completely immersive ambiance – offering visitors a…
- Oia - The journey typically begins in the charming village of Oia, renowned for its unparalleled beauty and serenity. Perched on the Caldera’s slope, it epitomizes the essence of Santorini: stunning skies merging with endless blue seas, traditional Cycladic homes lining scenic pathways, and a completely immersive ambiance – offering visitors a richly rewarding experience.
- Firostefani Central Square - Another highlight of this tour is Firostefani, known as the ‘crown of Fira’. Named for its elevated location, this area boasts truly breathtaking views of the island. It is also the site of the Blue Domed Church, a significant symbol of Santorini.
- Megalochori - Traditional Village - The genuine old settlement of Megalochori, meaning ‘big village’, welcomes visitors with its warm and inviting charm. Dating back to the 17th century, it is among the island’s most picturesque villages, featuring historic mansions with inner courtyards, traditional architecture, and pirate hideouts.
- Perissa Black Sand Beach - Known as Black Beach or Perissa, this is the end of the extensive black sand beach of Perivolos and is the most popular and well-known beach in Santorini. Visitors can enjoy an hour of free time here to dine or swim.
What's Included
- All Local Taxes
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Experienced Local Tour Guide
- All Local Taxes
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Experienced Local Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per ride) for cruise ship travelers
- Entrance fees for the Archeological sites.(12 EUR per person)
- Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per ride) for cruise ship travelers
- Entrance fees for the Archeological sites.(12 EUR per person)
Additional Information
Experience the island’s highlights on a half-day tour and embrace this exceptional adventure. Discover the must-see locations with a knowledgeable local guide. Travel in comfort aboard a luxurious, air-conditioned minibus. Along the journey, gain insights into the island’s rich history and culture. Visit the traditional village of Oia, renowned as the…
Experience the island’s highlights on a half-day tour and embrace this exceptional adventure. Discover the must-see locations with a knowledgeable local guide. Travel in comfort aboard a luxurious, air-conditioned minibus. Along the journey, gain insights into the island’s rich history and culture. Visit the traditional village of Oia, renowned as the most photographed spot on the island, explore Megalochori with its charming narrow paths, admire the blue-domed churches in Firostefani, and relax at one of the island’s beaches, the Black Beach.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time , Departure time or Tour start time.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Location
Cable car of Santorini
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(27 Ratings)
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George_g
Nov 5, 2024
Excellent Tour - Wonderful tour. Excellent value for money. Your was advertised as a small group, which turned out to be just my wife and me. Jenny, our tour guide could not have been better, very knowledgeable and personal. Tour lasted about five hours including a stop for lunch at the Black Sand Beach. This was a great time to visit Santorini. No crowds, great weather and Jenny made it very special.
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Joan_f
Oct 24, 2024
Excellent Tour - Fantastic tour. Van too small for 7 people. Driver very informative and friendly.would recommend the tour to friends
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Lynn
Oct 21, 2024
Best way to see Santorini - Costas was our guide and he was knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Santorini is very crowded with tourists. If we weren’t on this small group tour we wouldn’t have been able to see as much as we did. It’s a beautiful island! The combination of walking and driving was perfect.
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Darla_t
Oct 18, 2024
The local tour guide used... - The local tour guide used by Viator was great. I would loved a little more time on Santorini to walk around on my own, so the tour could be just a bit shorter.
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Debra_k
Oct 1, 2024
Nikki is the BEST!!! - Nikki, was an amazing tour guide. She picked us up at 945, bit gave you to arrive by 1015.
Due to wind, we did have to pick up other group members along the way. Nikki was very flexible about doing this. Unfortunately one couple, that we picked up late, just wanted to shop and pushed for us to return to the port so they could shop. Don't go on an excursion if you don't want to be there for the entire time. With only 26 taxis on the island. Nikki arranged them a ride back to the port so they could shop and we could continue the excursion. I wanted to see everything on the island and was able too thanks to Nikki. The black sand beach was amazing.
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Kimberly_m
Sep 29, 2024
Memorable - It was nice being driven around the island in an air condition mini van. Everything and everyone was on time!!
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Eric_g
Sep 25, 2024
Good experience with Santorintours - Granny, our tour guide, was one of the nicest and most helpful ever. The tour could have been improved in Ola with more of her participation in the walk through. She's really shined on the tour of the monastery area and southern village.
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Kathleen_i
Sep 24, 2024
Magnificent Tour - Jenny met us at the top of the Cable Car 10 minutes early and whisked the 8 of us off to our private Mercedes van.
This was by far the best excursion I've ever been on. Tony our driver was magnificent and took us to points that the big tour buses cannot go.
Jenny and her parents were born here and she gave us the best experience imaginable.
Also, the Black Beach was fabulous. A real Beach with soft black sand!!!
Thank you
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Wendy_j
Oct 6, 2024
Good overview of the island. - Our tour guide Costas was a good driver and gave us plenty of local information. A good basic tour of the islands highlights. Probably needed a little free time in Oia
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Simba
Oct 9, 2024
Tour brilliant but spoiled by over crowding - Too crowded and facilities inadequate, too many cruise ships allowed at once, waiting times excessive, no shade or sitting available
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