The 15 Lunch Experiences in Santorini That Earn Their Price

1.Santorini Sailing Dream Catcher with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 560 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Sail Santorini’s caldera on a five-hour catamaran trip with hot springs, beach swims, Greek BBQ, drinks, and hotel pickup.

“It was ok cruise.but not the worth 300$ .there is not enough chair under the roof to accomodate all the passengers. The captain priortised the group people for the seating.we ended up sitting in far end of the boat and our belonging get soaked when the cataraman was really rocky during cruising. They only have life jackets for floating device not noodle”

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2.Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · 3 hours · from $94Best value

Cook Santorini classics beside Kamari’s Black Beach, taste local wines, and enjoy a full Greek lunch for $94 per person.

“We had so much fun learning to cook some traditional Greek food! The chef is very hands on and gave lot of information on what dishes we were making. They do provide transportation however it never came around to pick us up so we had to go to the NST office for someone to take us. Otherwise I would recommend this cooking class to anyone!”

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3.Santorini Caldera Sailing Tour with BBQ Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $229

Review of Santorini’s 5-hour caldera catamaran cruise, with swimming, volcano views, BBQ seafood, drinks, hotel pickup, and sunset options.

“This tour was absolutely incredible. From departure to arrival, we were completely spoiled by the crew - whether it was helping us with our things, keeping our drinks full or sharing all of their wonderful knowledge with the group. While nothing could compete with the views,the food was exceptional!”

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4.Greek Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local Grandmother

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 208 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Cook Santorini dishes with yiayia Areti in her Oia kitchen, then share a generous four-course meal, wine, stories, and recipes to take home.

“Our morning cooking class with yaiyai was the highlight of our time in Santorini. We learned so much about the art of Greek cooking and all the spices that give it that distinctive flavor. And what a meal we prepared!! Yaiyai made us all feel like 4-star chefs. We are so grateful to have spent time with this warm and generous woman.”

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5.Santorini Catamaran Cruise: with Lunch, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Sail Santorini’s caldera on a small catamaran cruise with swimming stops, Greek BBQ lunch, open bar, transfers, and hot springs.

“We had a wonderful catamaran tour of Santorini. The crew was helpful, kind, and fun! We were offered beer, wine, soda, and water throughout the trip. They did a BBQ lunch which was delicious of chicken, sausage, pasta, Greek salad and tzatziki. There was plenty of food for the 18ish people on our trip. We got to swim in three different areas throughout the tour and offered noodles and goggles. We would highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Sea Kayaking with Light Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 189 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $135

Paddle Santorini’s volcanic south coast to sea caves, White and Red beaches, then enjoy a traditional taverna lunch.

“We loved our kayaking tour! Panos was an amazing guide. He made everyone in the group feel comfortable and safe. He gave clear directions and helped people figure out how to best use the kayak. This would be a good first or 10th kayaking experience! Just when you were getting tired, there was a break from paddling to learn. Panos has such a love for the island and helped us understand the terrain, the island history, the current state, and just appreciate the views more. We had 1 - 40 minute break at a beach to sunbathe, snorkel, and have refreshing fruit before the final leg. The whole time paddling…”

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7.Traditional Fishing Trip and Fresh Fish Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 4 hours · from $188

Fish from a wooden boat, swim by Santorini’s volcanic beaches, and eat the fresh catch aboard this friendly four-hour coastal tour.

“Captain was wonderfully knowledgeable about all fish and an absolute pleasure! Would highly recommend for any family or group”

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8.Santorini Guided Sea Kayaking with Light Lunch and Pick-up Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Paddle Santorini’s volcanic coast, explore sea caves, snorkel at quiet beaches, and enjoy a local lunch with optional hotel pickup.

“Costss was a great guide and the kayaking was good fun. Lunch at the family run taverna was fantastic. We even bought some from the shop on site. We would do this again if we returned to Santorini and highly recommend.”

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9.Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise: Lunch, BBQ, Drinks, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Sail Santorini’s caldera on a five-hour catamaran cruise with swimming, hot springs, Greek lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“100% reccommend! So peaceful to drive around the island with unlimited beer, wine, soda. We got to jump off and swim twice, very salty! Use the goggles because you'll see a bunch of fish below you! The Greek meal was great, got to try a little bit of everything. The crew also told us a little bit of info on the surroundings while sailing around. Amazing time.”

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10.ATV Quad Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 119 reviews · from $169

Ride a 450cc ATV across Santorini to black beaches, windmills, caldera views, and volcanic cliffs, with a local lunch included.

“This tour was amazing. We ended up having a private tour with my husband and I which was an added bonus. Our guide, Kyriakos (I may be spelling this wrong), was phenomenal. He was friendly, patient and he was so much fun to enjoy lunch with at the end with fun stories. He guided us all around Santorini, through the boardwalk of the black sand beach, to the heart of Santorini, the windmills which had views of most of the island, through fun alleyways and small streets through a small town in Santorini which was so fun to see. He assisted us by taking photos and told us about the…”

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11.Santorini Wine Stories: Daytime Tour with Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Taste eight Santorini wines, visit two traditional wineries, and enjoy a generous lunch with a private sommelier in a small group.

“Constantine is so knowledgable and accommodating. We’ve been doing wine tours whenever we travel but I still learned a lot of new things from him. This tour is highly recommended, and make sure to ask for Constantine as your guide!”

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12.Private All Inclusive Day Cruise with Full Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $450

Sail Santorini’s Red Beach, hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia on a private catamaran with a Greek lunch, swimming, and attentive crew.

“Beautiful boat with amazing captain and mate. They were very knowledgeable and took care of everything for us!”

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13.Private Morning Tour Lagoon 400-380 Sailing in Santorini ,lunch, drink, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $480

Sail Santorini’s caldera by private catamaran, swim at hot springs and Red Beach, snorkel at White Beach, and enjoy a Greek barbecue lunch.

“Amazing way to enjoy Santorini. We were in port for a day through a cruise. After getting picked up we were transported to our private catamaran. The captain and crew were amazing as we enjoyed awesome views, a great lunch, and swimming. Highly recommend.”

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14.Santorini 5 Hour Private Oia Tour & Lunch/Dinner at a Local Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $191

Explore Oia, taste five Santorini wines, and enjoy a farm lunch on this intimate five-hour private tour from Fira.

“We had the absolute pleasure of joining the 5-hour Oia tour with lunch at a local farm, and it was nothing short of spectacular. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, enriching, and full of charm. Our guide was not only incredibly knowledgeable about Santorini’s history and culture, but also brought a wonderful sense of humor and warmth that made the day even more enjoyable. The tour and guide exceeded all of our expectations and was one of our favorite experiences in Santorini. Highly recommend!!!!”

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15.Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch, BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 5 hours · from $129

Review of Santorini’s 5-hour catamaran cruise with Caldera views, swim stops, Greek BBQ lunch, open bar, hotel transfers, and practical tips.

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