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The 15 Best Tours & Experiences in Santorini

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Every tour and experience on the island, one page, best first. Below are the 15 bookings that beat the rest of Santorini right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and which to pick for a first visit, with the full catalogue underneath if none quite fits your trip.

Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - Hot springs and the sulfur-water experience at Palea Kameni

1.Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,933 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Santorini classic catamaran cruise with BBQ, white wine, snorkel gear, and smooth hotel transfers to Red Beach, hot springs, and caldera views.

“Best thing we did in Greece! Crew was awesome - views outstanding - saw the sunset from the middle of ocean! Would go again in a heartbeat!”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - Sailing Past White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, and the Venetian Lighthouse

Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Getting There: Vlychada Marina, Pickup, and the First 20 Minutes

Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest! - Beaches that actually look volcanic, Red Beach and Perissa

4.Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $96

Private Santorini road trip with hotel pickup, a local guide, and custom stops from Oia sunset to Akrotiri, beaches, villages, and tastings.

“Marioskal was a superb host. He showed us many different aspects of Santorini from historic sites, beaches, winery and Santorini culture. He is extremely knowledgeable on Santorini history and beyond. He customized to our interest. We had an excellent time!”

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Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset - Santo Wines is the tasting anchor, and it owns the sunset

Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset - From Your Hotel to the Jetty: The Logistics That Make or Break the Day

6.Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Santorini catamaran with Greek meal, open-bar wine and beer, hot springs and Red Beach swims, plus optional sunset from the water.

“What an incredible evening!!!! From the moment we got on the boat, the crew was focused on giving us the best experience possible. The boat stopped to let us swim three times and each experience was unique including the volcanic hot springs. The BBQ was delicious including chicken, shrimp, salad, pasta, grape leaves - and they had no issue with my dairy allergy. The evening concluded with a sunset that was simply breathtaking. Thank you to the wonderful crew for giving us this incredible memory. Book this trip immediately!!!”

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Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia) - Palea Kameni Hot Springs: Warm Water, 30 Minutes, and the Swim Reality

Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner - Your 4:00 pm start, pickup details, and the evening rhythm

Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port - Getting to the Old Port, and why departure time matters

10.Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

A 3-hour Santorini volcano and hot springs cruise from Fira, with guided walks, a swim in mineral waters, and big caldera views.

“A decent hike to the volcanos but well worth it. The views are amazing and so worth it and afterwards we were able to swim to the hot springs which was so refreshing!”

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Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer - Pickup, Port, and Boarding Rules That Save You Stress

Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia - Akrotiri Archaeological Site: What You Actually Get From the Dig-Site Tour

12.Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,130 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $71

Santorini by bus in one long day: Akrotiri, Emporio, Perissa, a winery stop, and free time for Oia sunset views.

“I booked a trip "Santorini day trip with sunset at Oia" at TripAdvisor. The trip is operated by NST. The pick-up location was at the church plaza at 10:05am. I was at the pick-up location at 10:03am, but I did not get picked up. Later on, I realized that there was a bus on the main load and picked up a few people and just left when I got there around 10:03am. I texted and called multiple times to the organizer, but he/she did not respond. His/her name was Dimitra. Around 10:20am, I called NST directly and they said I missed the bus. NST said they will send another bus…”

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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks - Volcano sailing and the hot springs swim near Palea Kameni

13.Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,105 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Sunset Oia catamaran cruise with hotel pickup, hot springs and beach swims, snorkeling gear, and onboard BBQ with wine and soft drinks.

“Our Santorini family cruise was an unforgettable experience filled with beauty, adventure, and relaxation. From the moment we set sail, the views of the caldera and whitewashed villages perched on the cliffs were breathtaking. The boat was comfortable and family-friendly, making the journey enjoyable for both adults and children. We explored hidden beaches, swam in crystal-clear waters, and even got the chance to dip into the famous hot springs near the volcano. The kids loved every moment – from spotting fish in the sea to enjoying delicious Greek food on board. The sunset was truly magical – watching the sun slowly sink into the Aegean from the water was the…”

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Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer - Price and value: what $169.30 buys on the water

14.Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Luxury Santorini catamaran cruise with free hotel transfers, snorkeling stops, BBQ buffet, open bar, and sunset views. 5 hours.

“Wow what an amazing experience! The entire crew was incredible, especially Captain Leo. The crew helped with everything from making sure our cups were full, providing blankets for the wind, towels to dry, background and history of every location, to being our personal photographers telling us how to pose and making sure we always captured the best backgrounds and angles! Food was delicious- plenty to go around and more than enough for seconds, even thirds. The hot springs were the best in terms of swimming since the day was a bit cooler. Fun cocktails to end the boat ride as we watched the sun go down, the views were absolutely…”

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Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

Santorini Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach - Safety gear that actually helps: helmets and half-chaps

15.Horse Riding to Black Sandy Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Small-group horse ride from Vlychada over volcanic paths to Santorini’s black sand beach, with guide photos ready to share.

“Amazing experience! The horses are sweet and everything was very relaxing! Barbara was very knowledgeable and gave great experience! We rode horses Barbara and Nielly, they were well mannered and good!”

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