Book a Private Tailor-Made Santorini Tour Designed by You

Overview

Enjoy a fully customizable private tour of Santorini tailored to your interests with this flexible sightseeing experience. Over 4 to 13 hours you and your group will travel in a deluxe, air-conditioned van with a local driver-guide who helps you design your route to suit your preferences, whether that includes iconic villages, scenic caldera views, beaches, wineries, or archaeological sites. Pickup and drop-off from your hotel, cruise port, or airport is included, and optional visits such as wine tastings or entrance to Akrotiri and museums can be added to your itinerary. This private format allows you to explore Santorini at your own pace and discover the highlights that matter most to you.

Experience highlights include:

• Fully customizable private tour of Santorini tailored to your preferences
• Visit iconic villages like Oia and Fira with scenic caldera views
• Explore beaches, wineries, or archaeological sites such as Akrotiri (optional)
• Private, air-conditioned deluxe van with local driver-guide
• Bottled water and live commentary with maps provided
• Convenient pickup and drop-off from hotel, cruise port, or airport

What’s included

• Private transportation by air-conditioned deluxe van
• Experienced local driver-guide with live commentary
• Bottled water
• Maps and live navigation support
• Hotel, cruise port, or airport pickup and drop-off
• Optional cable car tickets for cruise passengers (if selected)
• Optional wine/beer tastings (if selected)
• Optional entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums (if selected)

What’s not included

• Food and drinks unless otherwise specified or selected as an option
• Personal expenses not specified in the tour description
• Gratuities for the guide/driver unless otherwise noted
• Optional items such as private boat rides or other local activities not arranged through the tour

Itinerary

This private tour has no fixed itinerary so you can personalize your day based on what you most want to see and do on Santorini. After pickup from your hotel, airport, or cruise port, discuss your interests with your local driver-guide who will recommend a route that fits within your chosen duration. Options include visits to village highlights such as Fira and Oia for caldera views and photo stops, exploring traditional settlements like Megalochori or Pyrgos, relaxing at black-sand or red-sand beaches, sampling local wines at a winery, or seeing archaeological sites like Akrotiri. Depending on the time you select, you could also catch sunset views or explore less-touristy spots off the main route. The tour concludes with drop-off back at your original pickup point.

Who is this experience best for

This private tailor-made experience is ideal for travelers who want flexibility in how they see Santorini, including first-time visitors who want a broad overview as well as repeat visitors seeking a deeper dive into local culture, views, or wineries. It suits couples, families, and small groups who prefer personalized attention and the ability to adjust plans on the fly without being bound to a fixed group itinerary. The private format also works well for cruise passengers with tight shore schedules who want to make the most of limited time.

Insider notes

Because the itinerary is fully customizable, it’s helpful to communicate your priorities before the tour so your guide can suggest the best route and timing. Cruise passengers should provide docking and tendering details at booking to coordinate pickup effectively. Optional extras like wine tastings or archaeological site fees are charged locally or added at booking, so confirm these in advance if you want them included. Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and water are recommended for visits to viewpoints and open-air sites.

This tour is sold by Viator.