Santorini · HALF-DAY
Good half-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Santorini Star Sailing’s 5-hour catamaran cruise with hotel pickup, swimming stops, Greek meal, open bar, and sunset views.
“Views are amazing!!! The crew was awesome…so friendly and informative Great way to see the island from the outside in!”
Taste Santorini through Greek coffee, local wine, souvlaki, olive oil, and tavern dishes on a four-hour walk from Firostefani to Fira.
“Lena was an amazing guide! We had a great time on our tour and loved all the food we tried (and there was plenty of it!). She was so knowledgeable from cuisine, to culture, to navigating Santorini. Thanks for an excellent experience.”
See Oia, Imerovigli, Megalochori, and Prophet Elias on a five-hour Santorini tour with hotel pickup and a local guide.
“Terry was an excellent driver and Michael was a fabulous guide. Both were extremely polite and thoughtful. Michael was extremely knowledgeable and deliver his talk smoothly relaying many interesting and comical facts. He was extremely accommodating and allowed lots of time for photos. We learned so much about Santorini. The Greek Coffee at the end of the tour was terrific. The 5hours just flew by. We felt we were in good hands. Best tour I have been on”
Review of Santorini’s private half-day tour, with Oia, blue domes, beaches, local guides, flexible timing, and practical booking advice.
“We had an absolutely wonderful experience touring Santorini thanks to our amazing guide, Astri, and his daughter, Sarah. From start to finish, they made our day truly special and unforgettable. Astri was incredibly knowledgeable, profes”
Cruise Santorini’s red, white, and black beaches, volcano, hot springs, and lighthouse on a private five-hour boat trip.
“Had the best day with Thomas and Ellie. So informative, beautiful boat, gorgeous scenery, beautiful home cooked food. It's a must when visiting Santorini”
Review of Santorini’s private half-day tour, with Oia, Akrotiri, red and black beaches, winery stops, guides, costs, and useful tips.
“We loved having a private tour of Santorini! Our guide was amazing. He took us everywhere we wanted to go in a beautiful Black BMW SUV. The highlight was the Moni Profiti Ilia Monastery. It rests on the highest point in Santorini 1,701 feet high. You can see the whole southside of island from road then the north side from the courtyard inside the Monastery. View is beautiful. Visited Black and Red Beach, Family Winery, and other beautiful views of this gorgeous island! Private tours are the way to go you have one on one attention and no others but your party to contend with. Our driver was absolutely great!”
Explore Santorini’s Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, and Perivolos on a small-group tour with local guides and island views.
“We booked a private tour for 4 people for 5 hours in Santorini. We were suppose too visit the winery and Red beach which part of package, but we did not cause time was running out.Most of the time our driver was on the phone and texting while driving. We also did not understand our driver most of the times while he was explaining.I was sitting at the back seats and constantly asking him to repeat cause could not hear and understand. I was disappointed at the service and we did not see all areas which was part of package. The driver is a seasoned driver who has been working…”
Review of Santorini’s private half-day catamaran cruise, with hotel transfers, volcanic beaches, hot springs, lunch or dinner, and caldera views.
“An amazing trip with several chances to swim and plenty of relaxing on board. Great food, excellent staff and a sunset that was unforgettable.”
See Santorini’s best views, villages, and churches in four private hours with hotel or port pickup, a Mercedes, and a flexible English-speaking driver.
“Had a tour with tour guide Sakis, learned a lot about Santorini and had so much fun! Great experience!”
Review of Santorini’s private half-day tour, with Oia, cliff villages, beaches, winery country, scenic views, and guide Petros.
“Pedros is excellent as a guide. Well worth the price for a private tour. Santorini is crowded, but Pedros managed to pace the tour and showed us all of what he had on the list at a reasonably good pace. He is knowledgeable, managed to take us through alternative routes when the lines are long, especially when large cruise ships arrived and the island is teeming with visitors. Excellent experience. Car is clean, safe and sturdy. Totally enjoyed the tour!”
Sail Santorini’s volcanic coast on a private catamaran with Red Beach, Thirassia, swimming stops, Oia views, and a fresh meal.
“Mika and the whole crew is inviting and informative. Despite being at the end of swimming season the water was still warm and refreshing if you're willing to be a little bold. The scenic beauty can not be compared. Food was excellent, staff was great, accommodations were lovely 10 out of 10 recommend!”
See Santorini your way with a private guide, Oia, volcanic beaches, Akrotiri, mountain views, and wine tasting in 4 to 6 hours.
“Absolutely worth the money and perfect! Theodore was so knowledgeable and helpful. He drove and walked us around, he knew all the best spots. And insisted on helping us take some great photos of our group and the couples. He really went above and beyond. This was a highlight of the whole vacation!”
Explore Santorini’s Prophet Elias monastery, Megalochori, black-sand Perissa, and ancient Akrotiri on a practical six-hour tour from Fira.
“Tanya and Nikos were wonderful. I have MS and need a walker to get around. They were so accommodating, helpful and courteous to me and my disability. My sister and I loved Tanya's fun way of telling us about this beautiful area. She was so outgoing, amusing, knowledgeable and fun. Recommend this tour to all who want to have a great time in Santorini.”
See Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, and Mt. Profitis Ilias on a flexible private Santorini tour with hotel pickup.
“Adrian did a wonderful job of helping us make the most of our time on the island. We visited during a particularly overcrowded day with multiple cruise ships. Adrian was very communicative ahead of time both making sure we were prepared for delays and time constraints, as well as working with us to optimize what we cared about. Despite the crowds he managed to take us to some wonderful photo spots and give us enough of a feel of the island. He was particularly attentive to the needs of our kids, and was an excellent photographer for us too. The vehicle was large and comfortable as well. Overall, highly recommend.”
Review of Santorini’s private half-day tour, with Oia, Akrotiri, Pyrgos or Megalochori, winery options, pricing, and practical tips.
“We are two couples traveling together and did a private tour. Artemis took us all over Santorini. He was an excellent and enthusiastic guide. His love of Santorini is evident. We also appreciated his fluent English. Highly recommend Artemis and his service.”
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