Private Guided Tour of Santorini: A Local's Perspective of Island Attractions

Experience Santorini like a local on a private guided tour. Visit iconic attractions, sample local wines, and enjoy a scenic lunch on a volcanic beach.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Greece Holiday Tours - The capital of the island
  • Oia - Picturesque village
  • Imerovigli - Highest village on the cliff side
  • Monastery of Profitis Ilias - The highest point of the island with an amazing view
  • Perivolos Beach - Black sandy beach for lunch and swim
  • Red Beach - you will see the famous red beach of santorini and you will take lots of photos
What's Included
  • WiFi access on-board
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Expert local guide
  • Air-conditioned mini-bus for comfort
  • All taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Wine tasting at a local vineyard
  • Cable car fees
  • Food and beverages
Additional Information

Explore Santorini like a local in a safe, tailor-made tour adapted to your group’s preferences. Indulge in a four to six-hour expedition where you can photograph everything from Akrotiri’s ancient ruins to the regional vineyards and historic castles.

Key Moments
• Explore Oia, one of Santorini’s most picture-perfect locations
• Experience the town of Fira from a local’s perspective
• Travel with ease and safety in our air-conditioned vehicle
• Experience Santorini’s panoramic view from the peak of Profitis Ilias Monastery - the island’s apex
• Try local wines from a family-run vineyard
• Take snapshots in Firostefani village, home to the famous blue dome church featured in global publications
• Savor lunch on a volcanic beach and take a refreshing dip or bask in the sun

  • Wear loose-fitting, light clothing and a comfortable pair of tennis shoes
  • Bring money for souvenirs, meals, snacks, and entry fees for museums
  • Sandals or flip flops for the beach
  • Bring a swimsuit, sunblock, and towels to enjoy an afternoon swim
  • A hat and sunglasses are recommended even with air conditioning
Location
Greece Holiday Tours
Fira
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nomad532681
Aug 18, 2024
Great day! - My husband and I had the tour with John, we had an absolutely amazing day thanks to him! He was so knowledgeable and kind. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!
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Mikelk8256am
Jul 19, 2024
Loved this tour ! - Highly recommend this tour - clean cars, awesome driver (Billy) who made our day very enjoyable with his knowledge of the island and local recommendations.
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Light_nightfall
Jul 16, 2024
Amazing tour, totally worth it to see the whole island, especially with children!! - My husband, daughter and I went to Santorini in June as a port stop on our cruise and ended up booking a private tour so we could try to see as much of the island as possible, especially with a three year old….. it was a brilliant decision!!! Billy was our driver and tour guide and honestly guys, half way through the tour my daughter was holding his hand and saying I love you. Like she preferred hanging out with him instead of us (which suited us just fine - free babysitting woohoo!). THAT’s how great he was with her! If anyone is thinking about doing a private tour and has children with them, I cannot recommend Billy enough - he was our tour guide, babysitter, photographer all in one, and made amazing recommendations once we gave him a sense of what we liked. Also he was super friendly and we learned a ton of history about the island from him. He took us to a ton of spots that we otherwise would’ve never been able to get to ourselves - and most importantly in the oppressive heat we were so grateful to have the chance to duck into a car with AC after every stop. We are not fans of super touristy spots in particular, so after the obligatory Oia stop with some great photos, he took us around to some much more local areas, like a small village with some underground caves that locals used to live in, and the highest peak of the island with a great view! We also went to this really fun winery with some art, where we tasted this super delicious vinsanto that reminded us of rum raisin cake. If you are considering a private tour, highly highly recommend booking with them and asking for Billy!
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657emeliec
Jul 5, 2024
Thank you Janis! - We loved our trip with “famous Jan”, the best guide and the best photographer! He took us to the nicest spots here in Santorini. We had 5 hours but could have a hole day with Jan. Thank you! Chrsitian and Emelie
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689viviant
Jun 29, 2024
Private Tour in Santorini with the most friendly and informed guide of the Island!! - On my last day in Santorini I hired John to do the best private tour I could imagine in Greece. He is a guide with a lot of knowledge about the history and details of the island, super friendly, cordial, helpful, competent, responsible and with an incredible energy! And also a great private photographer... hehehehe The tour was so pleasant that we seemed longtime friends or even members of the same Family. I strongly recommend hiring it, including for the Wine Tasting that I could not do completely... I definitely recommend the John and Greece Holidy Tours to my friends and all those looking to explore Santorini Island in detail and with exclusive stops, with a car filled with a lot of comfort and joy!!!
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573brettt
Jun 27, 2024
Wonderful tour of Santorini - We were picked up at top of cable cars by John in a nice air conditioned car. Because we weren't sure about where to go, he made several suggestions. We visited Oia, stopped along the way for pictures, ruins at Akrotiri, several other small towns and had a great lunch of gyros. John was a wonderful guide and it was great to talk to him about like on Greece and the islands. Overall it was an awesome experience and I would recommend using John as a guide and using Greek Holiday Tours.
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V2109ytcintiag
Jun 25, 2024
Perfect tour and experience!! 😊 - We did this tour with Billy, he was a very nice guy who picked us up directly at the hotel in Oia and took us to all the interesting places in Santorini. It also allowed us to adapt the route to the preferences we wanted.
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Jason
Jun 23, 2024
Exceptional Family-Friendly Santorini Sightseeing Tour - If you want to see all the highlights of Santorini in a day, I highly recommend this private customized sightseeing tour! Our guide, Billy, was incredibly knowledgeable and fun. My kids absolutely loved him, asking countless questions, and he patiently answered each and every one. This tour is a must-do for a memorable Santorini experience!
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Paul
Jun 23, 2024
Amazing guide of spectacular Santorini - Billy got in touch with us as soon as we docked from the cruise ship and suggested various options for our day. We were happy to leave the itinerary up to him and enjoyed some beach time, visited the monastery at the highest point of the island and spent time wandering through Oia. Billy shared so much information about the history of the island and made sure to include our 2 teenage daughters. It was an absolute highlight for us to have this day.
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42eddyr
Jun 18, 2024
Santorini Land Tour - Greece Holiday Tours, the tour company in Santorini, was wonderful. They were professional, easy to work with and fulfilled all their promises. Their representatives were excellent and responsive. A special thanks to Billy, our driver in Santorini. He was knowledgeable, personable, and enjoyable to work with. He was one of the best drivers/guides we’ve had in many years of touring. Be sure to request Billy, he will not disappoint.
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