Private Highlights tour: Discover Santorini Like a Local
Overview
Experience Santorini your way with a fully customizable tour designed around your interests. Whether you're drawn to the iconic blue-domed churches of Oia, the quiet charm of Megalochori’s hidden corners, or the striking beauty of the Red Beach, every moment is thoughtfully crafted for you.
Guided by passionate locals, you’ll discover both the famous highlights and the lesser-known treasures of Santorini.
For cruise travelers, we ensure a seamless experience with carefully timed pickups right at the port and personalized attention to your ship’s schedule, so you can enjoy the island without any stress. Whether visiting for just a few hours or spending more time with us, every detail is managed with care to make your visit effortless, memorable, and completely your own.
Book your perfect Santorini experience and see the island through your own unique lens.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Personalized pickup and drop-off (including cruise port, hotel, or airport)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional, knowledgeable local driver-guide
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites, museums, or attractions (if applicable)
- Meals, drinks, or personal expenses during the tour
- Cable car fees for cruise passengers ( 10€ per person each way)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Your driver will pick you up from your preferred pickup point, provided it is accessible by vehicle. Where access isn't possible, we'll arrange a convenient meeting point nearby. Pickup times vary by location: standard tour departures are 10:30 and 14:00 for guests in Fira Town, while guests staying elsewhere on the island will receive adjusted pickup times accordingly. When booking, please provide:Phone number and email Flight or ferry arrival details Name and address of your hotel If on a cruise: cruise ship name and arrival time★ CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ★ Santorini's cruise port has NO road access. After tendering ashore, the only way up to the town of Fira is by cable car, and queues can be very long — often over an hour when several ships are in port. For this reason, your driver cannot collect you at the port itself. You have two options: OPTION 1 — MEET AT McDONALD'S, FIRATake the cable car up from the Old Port and meet your driver at McDonald's in Fira, our standard cruise meeting point. Please allow enough time for the cable car queue. OPTION 2 — SKIP THE CABLE CAR (RECOMMENDED)Choose the "Skip the Cable Car" option at booking and we will bring you by water transfer directly to Amoudi Bay, where your driver will be waiting to collect you. This avoids the cable car queue completely and is by far the smoothest choice for cruise guests on a tight schedule.
What To Expect
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Three Bells of Fira
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Imerovigli
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Oia's Main Street
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Domed Church Santorini
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Megalochori - Traditional Village
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Red Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Perivolos Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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