Private half-day tour in Santorini

Embark on a private sightseeing tour in Santorini and discover iconic villages, breathtaking views, and unique beaches. Explore Oia, Firostefani, and Imerovigli, visit Megalochori, and relax at the Red Beach and Black Sand Beach.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Oia - The first stop is the renowned village of Oia, where you can visit the castle, admire the blue domes and churches, and enjoy panoramic views of the caldera.
  • Imerovigli - Explore Imerovigli village, known for its unobstructed caldera and panoramic views.
  • Firostefani - Capture photos of the blue domes in Firostefani. One of the most popular stops is the three-bell church, offering clear views of the volcanic islands.
  • Prophet Elias - Visit the highest point in Santorini at the Prophet Elias Monastery, built in 1712 on the island’s tallest peak at 565 meters (1900 feet) above sea level. It boasts a fascinating history and some of the best views on the island.
  • Megalochori - Traditional Village - The tour continues to the traditional settlement of Megalochori, a village with winding alleys, whitewashed houses, and blue-domed churches with ornate bell towers.
  • Red Beach - Visit Red Beach, known for its volcanic sand and distinctive red-hued sand, which is actually iron deposits.
  • Black Sand Beach - Relax at the Black Sand Beach in the southern part of the island. This serene and clean beach offers a quiet, relaxing atmosphere, a stark contrast to the touristy cliffs of Oia and Imerovigli. It’s an excellent spot for swimming or enjoying lunch.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Private Tour
  • Professional Driver/Host (English)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Customised tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Cable car ticket
Additional Information

Discover the unique charm of Santorini island in a luxurious, air-conditioned van with top-notch guides! This tour is fully customizable and flexible to suit your preferences. You can select the pick-up location that is most convenient for you! We recommend beginning your journey in the northern part of the island at the famous and distinctive Oia village, and concluding at a black sand beach for a relaxing finish with swimming and lunch!

Location
Oia
Cancellation Policy

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

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Leila_s
Jul 29, 2024
Great Santorini tour - Great tour! You can really see the main points in Santorini in one day. The guide was also the driver, he was very friendly and knowledgable. He was always offerings us water bottles, it was super hot in July! We ended our tour in the black beach where we were able to relax and swim. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Katie_h
Jul 7, 2024
Don't Miss Out on This Incredible Tour of Santorini! - We had the most amazing tour with our guide, Gorge. Gorge was incredibly knowledgable about the island and provided us with so much interesting information and history. Gorge planned the tour perfectly and expressed to us that we were more than welcome to customize the tour any way we liked. Gorge knew all the tips and tricks on avoiding crowds, especially in Oia. Upon Gorge's recommendation, we stopped in Oia first before it got super crowded, and he even knew of a "secret spot" to get pictures of the infamous blue domes without having to wait in a huge line. Gorge also took us to a delicious lunch spot that was on the black sand beach. I really can't recommend this tour enough. We were on a cruise ship and Gorge made it possible to see as much of the island as we could in a day before we had to return to the ship. It was the most perfect and memorable day!
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Carol_w
May 25, 2024
Our guide Arthur from breeze Santorini - We chose the breeze tour Santorini based on reviews and the fact that we wanted it to be a private tour for just two people. They were great with being flexible…we were able to start early to beat the crowds. I will say a lot of people seem to just wander around Santorini but if you do that you’re going to miss out. Our guide Arthur was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable, talking about the history of Santorini and lots of information we never would have known otherwise. And our own built-in photographer! He knew exactly where we should stand to get the perfect shot…in Santorini it’s all about the breathtaking views! We covered so much ground…from Thira to Oia to overlooking the red beach & the black sand beach. It’s a lot of walking and a little strenuous but so worth it! We had made our own lunch reservation and he called them to confirm for us & at the end of the tour he walked us there. Great day!
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Emanuelrj6201qg
May 7, 2024
SENSATIONAL DRIVING ON A WONDERFUL ISLAND - He is not only an excellent guide, but a truly special person. Competence, friendliness, ability to get in tune with the group. He also directed us to several restaurants, clubs and tactical parking in the city centers. Great professionalism and profound knowledge of the island. I really thank him very much.
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Megihasani
May 4, 2024
Super guide of the island - We spent a fantastic day visiting all the most beautiful spots on the island. The tour guide proved to be very knowledgeable, telling us many anecdotes and stories about this beautiful island. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to really get to know the island.
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Elenh_nt
Apr 30, 2024
Unforgettable half-day adventure in Santorini with our personal minibus & driver - We really enjoyed a fantastic half day tour in Santorini Island with a private minibus and our own driver Arthur! He tailored the tour to our preferences, providing valuable insights and ensuring our comfort. We highly recommend him, he is the best 🙏
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Hopesheerin
Apr 24, 2024
Highly recommend! - Yorgos was amazing tour guide, polite, professional and patient. Also took amazing videos and photos whilst on tour. Highly recommend for solo, family and tourist visiting. Was a comfortable and enjoyable experience overall!
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Aggelosk475
Apr 20, 2024
Amazing tour - We had a 5-hour sightseeing tour in Santorini and saw many beautiful spots. Our guide and driver, Georg, was incredibly kind and did his best to ensure we had a beautiful day. Highly recommend!
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Bill_m
Mar 28, 2024
Great tour guide. Showed... - Great tour guide. Showed us places we would have never seen. Great tour. Would recommend. Be ready to walk!
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Carmen_s
May 17, 2024
Great your. Great guide. Note: wine tour is extra - Summary: Our guide (Arthur) was great. We got a thorough tour of the island and experienced a lot of its diversity. The tour description needs to be more explicit that the wine cave / wine museum experience and tasting is an additional expense. (45 euros per person minimum) which our guide told us right away. It was worth it. Detail We booked this tour as a shore excursion from our cruise because 1- every cruise offered excursion was booked and 2- a friend did it last year and highly recommended it. The tourism season in March through October with peaks in June/july/august. But even in May it was shoulder to shoulder crowded in town. There were 3 large cruise ships in the bay the day we came. Often there are twice as many. So if we had done a group excursion we would not have seen even half of what we were able to experience in this private tour. We went all over the island and Arthur cleared paths for us to be able to get through the crowds to perfect spots for pictures. We went to 3 of the main villages (the one the cable car dumps you in, Fira and Oia) , We saw the red and black beaches, went to the hill where the monastery is for a full 360 degree view of the island, and the wine cave all with plenty of time to get back into town and get some food, ouzo and a local beer. I was really nervous about the process for getting from the port to the meeting spot but it was totally fine. Our boat arrived early and the line wasn’t bad at all so we were early. If you’re arriving after 10am you nay need to prepare for a long line to the cable car. We walked down the long path to get back. It’s steep and the rocks are uneven and slippery. You need shoes with better tread. My running shoes were a bit worn and I wished I had trail shoes on me for that. We saw someone get carried up with a broken ankle. Don’t be that person. Or take the donkey. I only saw people going up that way. I suspect that’s not a coincidence. Bring layers. It’s warm in the sun and then at elevation gets really windy. The wine tasting was totally worth it.
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