Private Half-Day Santorini Tour: Explore Landmarks, Tastes and Instagram Spots with Pickup
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Fira
Embark on a private half-day tour of Santorini and explore its iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and discover the best Instagram spots on the island. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fira - After meeting your local guide, you’ll start your exploration of fabulous Santorini with a walk around Fira, Santorini’s capital, to spot uninterrupted views over Santorini’s Caldera while your guide shares with you some of Santorini’s most ‘explosive’ stories!
  • Three Bells of Fira - Next, we’ll drive you to the most-photographed postcard location of Santorini, the captivating Blue Dome of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church. Do not get surprised if Beyonce or Lady Gaga takes selfies next to you! Either way, capture the best photos from here and blow up your Instagram account!
  • The Castle of St Nicholas - Later on, we’ll move to Oia, deservedly Santorini’s most popular village due to its breathtaking setting at the edge of the steep cliff and its distinctive characteristics. Wander around charming pathways with the picturesque whitewashed buildings and click photos from local-secret viewpoints while enjoying the best handmade ice cream on the island.
  • Castelli of Pyrgos - Continuing our tour, you’ll head to Pyrgos, an inland village that once was Santorini’s capital. Enjoy an amazing stroll around its pastel-coloured houses, blue-domed churches, and vineyards, while through its maze of laneways, you’ll walk all the way up to the top of the village with its medieval castle and the dazzling views over the island. Afterwards, going downhill to the village, you’ll stop at a shadded spot to relax your muscles and enjoy a platter of mouthwatering mezedes with local seasonal tastes such as tomato fritters, fava, white eggplant, Apochti (cold cut), and Chlorotyri (local cheese).
  • Akrotiri - After we’ll visit the Akrotiri Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece dating back to 1892, that offers captivating vistas over the island.
  • Venetsanos Winery - We will end our day in the best way we know, at one of the island’s most impressive wineries. Learn all about the world’s-oldest globally-known Santorini wines with the unique character and the harsh local cultivation techniques due to the distinct island’s volcanic conditions, and enjoy four glasses of local wine accompanied with a selection of local cuts and cheeses and mesmerizing views over the caldera.

Before we part ways, don’t forget to tap up your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Santorini!

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Local wine tasting (4 glasses)
  • Assorted snacks
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drink, souvenirs & items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide
Additional Information

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you join us on a breathtaking journey across the one and only Santorini! We’ll wander through the island’s awe-inspiring landscapes and snapshot-worthy landmarks, creating once-in-a-lifetime memories. All while embarking on a gastronomic journey through our food and drink-centric tour. Prepare your Instagram for an upgrade!

You’ll traverse the most picturesque parts of the island, basking in the infinite white-and-blue beauty of Greek culture. All the while, tantalize your palate with unique culinary delights from our local cuisine, not forgetting Santorini’s internationally acclaimed wines!

• Boost your Instagram game as we tour all the must-see photogenic locations in Santorini
• Begin your exploration in scenic Oia, home to some of the island’s best gelato
• Treat yourself to local mezedes (Greek tapas) and craft beers in the historic town of Pyrgos
• Soak in mesmerizing views from the Venetian lighthouse
• Participate in a four-glass wine tasting event, all set against the backdrop of the breathtaking volcano and Caldera

  • The wine tasting is allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages.
  • How you help the local community by joining this tour: - You support local farmers and help preserve Satorini’s culinary traditions by sampling food locally sourced from Santorini and nearby islands. - You visit 100% locally owned and run stores. - At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally produced crafts and edibles. - By visiting a local winery that follows traditional methods, you promote Santorini’s indigenous varieties of grapes and local ancient pruning techniques.
  • Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
  • If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Location
Fira
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kevin_n
Jun 25, 2023
Great local tour! - Kostis was very knowledgeable and friendly. Wonderful local food and great historic information. Beautiful photo opportunities.
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Alice
May 29, 2022
No stone unturned! - During the beautiful weather of May, we enjoyed both a small group sunset walking tour with tastings and drinks and a private half-day tour of Santorini with our guide, Apostolos. We went on the small group tour on our first evening and it was a great introduction to the island. Be ready to walk and bring a camera or a smartphone because you will see some fantastic views. We also enjoyed getting to know the other members of our group from other parts of the world. The drinks and food choices were representatives of Greece and our guide was able to weave history, culture, and political intrigue into our tour. That tour covers Imerovergli, Firostehpani, and Fira. The private half-day tour the next day included numerous spots and shopping in Oia, Pyrgos, and Aktorini (with a guided tour with an archeologist) and we finished with a wine tasting. Apostolos is personable and knowledgeable and we felt like we were visiting the island with a friend. We highly recommend him and both of these tours.
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Bigdee31
Oct 14, 2021
Must Experience - Lazarus was very informative and very insightful on the tour. Everything about it was great, and I got to meet right now people
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