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The 15 Best Private Tours of Santorini

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With a private guide and driver the island runs on your clock, not the coach’s. Ranked below are the best private tours of Santorini: half-day or full-day, which build the route around you, group sizes, and what a custom day actually costs.

Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide - Oia Highlights: Blue Domes, the Cobblestone Walk, and Sunset Time

1.Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $338Our pick

Private 5-hour Santorini tour from Fira to Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, Red Beach, and Perivolos, with pickup and photo stops.

“Our tour guide Chris was amazing! He took us all over the island and his knowledge of Santorini made this tour even better! We visited Oia and took such great pictures with breathtaking views of the island. He recommended this seaside restaurant on Black Beach which was so perfect for a quick bite! We went on to Red Beach for a short hike and even more incredible views! We were a party of 4 and were so comfortable in our private van. We finished in Fira with a late lunch at The Vine overlooking the beautiful coast. Our day couldn’t have been more perfect and Chris was the perfect guide…”

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Santorini Highlights Private Tour

Santorini Highlights Private Tour - Oia: An Hour for Views and Actual Wandering

2.Highlights Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $181

Private Santorini highlights by air-conditioned car: Blue Dome photos, Oia and Pyrgos, Prophet Elias views, Akrotiri, beaches, optional winery.

“Nick was a wonderful tour guide. Worked around rain briefly in the morning and gave us a full island tour Listened to our interests and moved accordingly. Even added extra sites and time to the tour. His pride and knowledge of the island made this a not to be missed tour. Highly recommend spending a bit extra for the private tour with him!”

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Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour

Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour - Oia, Finikia, and Firostefani Blue Domes: where the day gets real

3.Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 584 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $72

A private, customized Santorini day with easy pickup, flexible stops, and standout views from Oia to Akrotiri, beaches, and wine country.

“Even though we had some rainy weather, we still had the best time with our guide Theo exploring the island! We truly saw everything and learned so much! 10/10 experience!”

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Santorini Island Private Custom Tour in Half or Full Day

Santorini Island Private Custom Tour in Half or Full Day - Firostefani and the Three Bells of Fira: classic blue-dome views first

4.Island Private Custom Tour in Half or Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $169

Private Santorini custom tour with pickup, Firostefani and Oia sunset views, Akrotiri, beaches, and optional wine stops. From $169.38.

“Michael was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Santorini. Provided us with a wealth of information and took showed us all the highlights and more. Finished the day with a great lunch on Black Beach. Some of the freshest food of the trip. Definitely recommend Michael”

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Half-Day Santorini Private Tour

Half-Day Santorini Private Tour - Imerovigli, the balcony of the Aegean, plus Skaros Rock

5.Half-Day Santorini Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

A private half-day Santorini tour with caldera views, blue-domed churches, black and red beaches, and top photo stops, with pickup.

“Panos was a fantastic tour guide. Took us around the city while talking about its history. Gave us a lot of time to self explore, suggested good food and drink options and kept us entertained. We even offered him a drink and lunch but he politely refused. We had a great time with him and enjoyed the beautiful city tour.”

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Santorini Private Custom Tours 3 – 7 Hours

Santorini Private Custom Tours 3 - 7 Hours - Village Santorini: Megalochori and Emporio for Medieval Streets

6.Private Custom Tours 3 – 7 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $173

Private Santorini tour with air-conditioned pickup, custom 3-7 hour route, Oia, beaches and wineries, plus flexible timing, small group up to 15.

“We were a group of 8. We made a few changes to what we originally wanted to do and she was fine and happy to do whatever we wanted. The van was very comfortable and good AC. We went to Oia first. She knew exactly where to take us for the views and gave us information that we enjoyed. Also, the van would be right there waiting for us without having to walk far. This was our 3rd island and I felt this tour was a great value! Jenny was great and we loved our day and time with her! Highly recommend!”

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Explore Santorini with a Local – 4 Hours Private Tour

Explore Santorini with a Local - 4 Hours Private Tour - Oia first: free time in the cliff village before the Blue Dome moment

7.Explore Santorini with a Local – 4 Hours Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165

Private 4-hour Santorini tour by air-conditioned minivan. Oia, Firostefani blue domes, Kamari black sand, Profitis Ilias views.

“We had a really great tour of santorini with our tour guide Nikolas. He was very knowledgeable and had great info about the island. He picked us up from the top of cable car and walked us to the car. We were a little late due to our cruise ship but it was no problem. We went to firostefani 5min away and then straight to Oia to hopefully beat the crowds. Nikolas was great and knew all of the spots we were able in some cases to brush past 30+ people in line for a picture spot only to go to another great spot just a little further down with…”

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Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing

Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing - Stop 1: Firostefani, the crown above Fira

8.Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $260

Private 7-hour Santorini caldera tour with air-conditioned comfort, Wi-Fi, and smart stops at Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, Perissa, and more.

“We arrived on a cruise ship. We had eight hours on the island. We wanted to see so much and Giannis made it happen. We were happy to book this tour because we got to see practically the whole island. We even had a nice lunch at the restaurant he recommended. It was like having a friend for a day. We recommend Giannis and this private tour to everyone!”

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Private Tour: Santorini Panorama SUV Adventure


9.Private Tour: Santorini Panorama SUV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $459

Private SUV tour of Santorini with Oia viewpoints, 360° views from Prophet Elias, and a winery wine tasting with pickup for up to four.

“This company was the best. Great at communicating with us, the driver was on time and super accommodating when we asked him to revise our itinerary slightly. The quaint winery was a wonderful stop. Highly recommend this company!”

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Santorini, Designed By You: Your Private Island Masterpiece.

Santorini, Designed By You: Your Private Island Masterpiece. - Oia Sunset: Blue Domes, Cliff Lanes, and 45 Minutes to Enjoy It

10., Designed By You: Your Private Island Masterpiece.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $278

Private Santorini half-day by deluxe van with Oia sunset, Fira and cave villages, Red and black sand beaches, Akrotiri ruins, optional wine and beer.

“I absolutely loved every second of my time on this tour. Nikos did a great job at ensuring the tour was well organized and perfectly planned out from start to finish! We visited many sites and had ample time at all of them! Nikos was great company and being a local, he had a lot to share about Santorini, which I absolutely loved! Would highly recommend this tour to everyone!”

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Santorini First-time Visitors Private Tour with Wine Tasting

Santorini First-time Visitors Private Tour with Wine Tasting - Stop One: Three Bells of Fira and the Fira Balcony View

11.First-time Visitors Private Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $217

Private Santorini highlights plus a 4-wine Argyros tasting, cheese platter, and flexible stops with pickup and a local guide.

“From start to finish Michael was exceptional on guiding us thru the streets of Oia, taking us to Kamari beach, winery and we were able to get to Red Beach as per our request to customize the tour. All in getting us back to the port in time for our ship!”

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5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour

5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour - Stop 1 on your route: Santorini’s iconic sights plus quieter viewpoints

12.5-hour My Santorini Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $241

5-hour private Santorini tour with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned ride, and a guide who brings history to life, plus optional add-ons.

“Constantine was our guide and he was awesome. Very knowledgeable and shared so much about the beautiful island of Santorini. We leave with lovely photographic images of this beautiful place. Would highly recommend this tour 👌👌👌”

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Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Santorini

Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Santorini - Oia Sunset Without the Chaos Mindset

13.Private Half-Day Sightseeing Tour of Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Private Santorini half-day with pickup and a flexible route, hitting Oia, volcanic beaches, Akrotiri, and a wine stop if you want.

“The tour of Santorini by land was a great decision! The island offers so much to see. Our driver Tomas was excellent. He took us to all the major site seeing places and knew all the best spots to stop for photos. Great way to become aquatinted with Santorini.”

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Santorini: 6hr Private Tour with Olive Oil, Beer or Wine Tasting

Santorini: 6hr Private Tour with Olive Oil, Beer or Wine Tasting - Starting at the cable car, then building your day

Santorini 5 – Hours Private Day Or Sunset Cruise with Bbq and Drinks

Santorini 5 - Hours Private Day Or Sunset Cruise with Bbq and Drinks - Private size, real pacing: what up to four people changes