Santorini · MORNING
14 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 14 morning tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Santorini caldera cruise on the King Thiras ship. Volcano crater walk, hot springs swim, Thirassia island time, Oia cliff views.
“Nice experience of watching Santorini from the seas with good views. Learning history of Santorini and the volcanos from the guide also very good.”
Private morning catamaran from Santorini with hotel pickup: hot springs swim, White and Red beaches, snorkeling, BBQ lunch and drinks.
“This was one of my family’s favorite things that we have ever done. The crew was attentive, and they made the best lunch. Definitely recommend it!”
5-hour morning sail from Vlychada around Santorini’s caldera, with swims, snorkeling, hot springs, and a seafood BBQ plus drinks.
“This is the best way to sail and experience swimming in the ocean and hot springs. We enjoyed a more intimate experience and the crew and food were amazing! I definitely recommend for a more private and unique experience!”
A 3-hour private boat tour from Ammoudi with Caldera views, included snorkel gear, and snacks plus beer or wine on board.
“Afternoon exploring the sea with Costas was an amazing experience. He showed us interesting sites and was a lovely host. He was also flexible when the weather looked bad which was much appreciated.”
Private Santorini sunrise tour before crowds: Imerovigli, Oia, Profitis Ilias and Pyrgos breakfast, coffee, and Wi-Fi transfers.
“Evans was wonderful and made this sunrise tour a day we will always remember! We loved going in the morning to beat the crowds. He was insightful, offered to take photos and helped us see all the best views and hidden gems of Santorini! Also the breakfast that was included was fantastic!”
Morning Santorini caldera cruise with hotel pickup, catamaran to the volcano and hot springs, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and drinks.
“The catamaran was pristine! So beautiful! Because of morning traffic our transport was a little late, but they didn't take any of our time on the boat away. The captain and crew were all very informative and super fun! Best part was making friends with other people on the boat! We had a fantastic time!”
Private Santorini sunrise tour with breakfast and Oia visit. Early Imerovigli views, monastery lookout, and calm Pyrgos morning.
“It was excellent, beyond our expectations. Xenofon was not only a fantastic guide, he became a friend in a shot space of time. We very much enjoyed the activity with his friendly company. I cannot express my gratitude enough for him. I will certainly mention him to my friends when I am back home. All the best Xenofon, you will be always remembered.”
Beat the crowds in Oia with a private 7 am Santorini morning tour, calm streets, caldera views, and breakfast with a viewpoint.
“The views were amazing!!! We enjoy the tour very much. Now our driver Xenofon make everything more special with a beautiful breakfast view and is very knowledgeable of the right spot for pictures, beside very knowledgeable taken good pictures.”
A private morning fishing trip from Vlychada with hotel pickup, swimming coves, unlimited drinks, and the catch cooked Greek-style.
“This is a DO NOT MISS experience! Incredible views and a great way to see the island and avoid crowds and heat on land. The team communicated extremely well and gave fantastic instructions about where to meet. The Captain and crew were extremely friendly and did such a wonderful job teaching my family and I about fishing, with hands on opportunities that engaged all of us. The boat is comfortable and functional. We have done several sailing tours and this experience was in a class of its own with the added bonus of fishing! The lunch feast of the freshly caught fish was amazing. In addition to hosting us and…”
Morning walking tour in Santorini’s cliff villages, with coffee, ice cream, tapas lunch, and caldera-edge views along the Fira-Oia trail.
“One hour late. We were directed to wait at a spot by our hotel(CliffsideHotel) and we were early. Our guide was waiting elsewhere. No communication. We tried and the hotel tried. We were told by the supervisor when we found our guide that we wasted an hour. We would not get compensation. The restaurant was around the corner from our hotel. And our tour was now two hours. We were taken to a tourist place we could have gone to on our own for some tastes of cheese and jam and honey and a few dips. We walked about an hour, and then taken to a wine cellar that was…”
Private Santorini morning hike from Imerovigli with Greek coffee, mezedes, volcanic-stone beer, caldera photos, and local tastings.
“Gus was an amazing tour guide and this was a great way to kick off our stay in Santorini! He walked us around, taught us about the history of the island, and took us to some great local joints. His company was fantastic as well. Thank you, Gus and Rebecca!”
Early-morning private tour of Oia, Firostefani, and Imerovigli with photo stops and a full breakfast.
“Evans was very informative & knew all the best places to get pictures. Xenofon was a great driver & very friendly.”
Private Santorini sunrise tour with guide, driver, hotel pickup, Ancient Thera views, Oia and beach stops, water and soft drinks.
“A tour worth waking up early for! This was such an amazing tour guided by the lovely Evangelos. Evangelos took me around the whole island and I thoroughly enjoyed learning so much about Greek history. I felt totally safe as a female solo traveller and the tour felt so personal and tailored to me. Evangelos took me to see the must-see spots without the crowds and tourist traps! I also got to try the best coffee on the whole island. Evangelos was very hospitable and was kind enough to take lots of pictures of me (without me even asking!). He went above and beyond to make sure I was ok…”
A 5-hour private Santorini tour with an air-conditioned minivan, custom pacing, and smart stops like Kamari, Akrotiri, and viewpoints.
“Poulus is a great guide and driver for the private custom tour we had as a family of 5 adults and 2 kids. The tour was supposed to start at 9:00 am but since we arrived in Santorini at 8 am, he graciously was very flexible with time and pickeRead more”
