The 15 Best Private Tours in Santorini

Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest! - Megalochori shows the island away from the postcard crowds

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

Review of Santorini’s private tailor-made tour, with Oia, villages, beaches, wineries, pickup, local guides, pricing, and practical tips.

“This private tour was excellent! I would give 6 stars if there is such rating. I actually booked a private tour from another provider through another platform. Disappointed to receive email telling me the provider canceled my booking just days before where I'm already on my way to Santorini by cruise. Glad that I managed to find one via Viator fast enough. The provider was quick to response to my booking and check with me about my details and requirements. George was the person who messaged me and gave me suggestion about the tour. He advised us to start the tour one hour earlier as we booked at 3 pm…”

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Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit the most popular destinations!

2.Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit the most popular destinations!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 872 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $235

Review of a private Santorini island tour covering Oia, Red Beach, black sand beaches, the lighthouse, and Profitis Ilias.

“Thanos was very helpful and did everything to make sure we had a great experience. The tour in itself was not rushed and we were able to cover everything easily and comfortably.”

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6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience

3.6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours (approx.) · from $235

See Santorini’s caldera, Oia, Akrotiri, red and black beaches, and local villages on a flexible six-hour private tour.

“We had a great time on this tour. Maria gave us a lot of information about the island, its history, what life is like for locals, and more. It was a fun opportunity to see different places on the island and explore areas we never would have thought to go to on our own.”

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Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour – Customizable,Cruise Friendly

4.Private Santorini Sightseeing Tour – Customizable,Cruise Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 717 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Build a private Santorini tour around caldera views, Oia, black-sand beaches, village lanes, and cruise-friendly pickup.

“The tour guide was very accommodating he listened to what we wanted to see and made some great suggestions.”

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Santorini Private Driver: Explore Santorini – Port & Hotel Pickup

5.Santorini Private Driver: Explore Santorini – Port & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $181

See Santorini your way with a private driver, from Oia and Akrotiri to black beaches, villages, viewpoints, and local wine.

“Five stars all the way! Theo was an absolute gem of a host and tour guide. His knowledge lit up every corner of our trip-whether it was hidden history or local secrets, he shared it all with such genuine passion. He's brutally honest in the best way, keeping things real and fun without a hint of fluff. But what really stood out? His kindness-it radiates, makes you feel like family from minute one. We're so grateful for him; he made our adventure unforgettable. Theo, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”

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Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

6.Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

See Santorini by private van with a local guide, from Oia and blue domes to Red Beach, Megalochori, and Perivolos black sand.

“We were on a 10-day cruise to Greece and Italy and Santorini was one of our favorite stops. We chose this tour based on the itinerary and it did not disappoint. Also, our driver, George was the absolute best!! He was one of our most favorite guides during our whole trip. He was very courteous and attentive to our needs and even took us to his favorite spot on the island and it was a hit with our group of 6. He spoke English very well, and we could understand him. We had other guides on our trip, and we had a definite language barrier even though they stated we…”

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Santorini Highlights Private Tour

7.Santorini Highlights Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $181

See Santorini’s blue domes, villages, beaches, monastery, Akrotiri, and winery in a flexible private tour built for one full day.

“We had an amazing experience exploring all of Santorini with breathtaking views along the way. The tour included a wonderful wine tasting, and our guide was so accommodating—he adjusted the trip to suit us perfectly. One of the highlights was stopping for delicious local food right on the beach, which made the day even more special. Highly recommend!”

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Santorini Private Instagram Tour

8.Santorini Private Instagram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 593 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $54

See Santorini’s top photo spots, from Oia and Red Beach to Prophet Elias and Santo Wines, with a private guide and vehicle.

“Ares and George were phenomenal guides for our private tour! We had already gone on a few excursions and saw some of the scheduled stops, so they personalized the tour and took us to some of the villages around the island that were quiet and not overcrowded by tourists. It was such a lovely experience and we so appreciated their time. They both knew the area well and it was so fun learning some of the history from locals. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour

9.Best of Santorini Customized Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 584 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $72

Explore Santorini your way with a private driver, from Oia and Akrotiri to black beaches, villages, wineries, and sunset views.

“We were picked up at the airport,our guide was waiting there with a sign with my name on it,how special. He took all over in a beautiful car clean and he was kind.”

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Santorini Must-See Highlights: Private Shore Tour

10.Santorini Must-See Highlights: Private Shore Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 569 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $48

See Oia, Fira, Red Beach, Megalochori, and Perissa on a private Santorini tour with flexible timing and a local guide.

“We had a wonderful experience on this tour of Santorini. Our guide Nikolas was phenomenal and catered the tour to what we were interested in seeing and doing! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Santorini”

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Santorini: Private Customizable Car Tour with a Local Guide

11.Private Customizable Car Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 545 reviews · 5 hours · from $159

See Santorini with a local guide on a private 5-hour tour covering Oia, Akrotiri, mountain views, black beaches, and custom stops.

“Billy was a fantastic driver and a very knowledgeable & enthusiastic guide. We saw the most amazing parts of the island and had time to relax on the black beach... As we were staying in Oia Billy customised the tour for us which was amazing. We tend to use a service like this wherever we travel but this service, the car and Billy was the best we have experienced. Would highly recommend to anyone that wants to see the highlights in comfort. Thank you for an amazing day 😊”

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BBQ, Cruises & Boat Tours, Drinking Tours, Private, Sailing, Santorini Catamaran Cruises, Tour Reviews

Santorini Private Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar & Transfers

12.Santorini Private Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar & Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 476 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $665

Sail Santorini’s caldera on a private catamaran with swims, hot springs, a generous Greek barbecue, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“My husband and I booked the private sunset tour and it was absolutely wonderful. Warning-the “hot spring” was VERY cold with slightly warm spots when we went at the end of March. But it was still very much worth it! And the meal was so delicious. Highly recommend!”

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Private Customized Santorini Land Tour with a Local Driver

13.Private Customized Santorini Land Tour with a Local Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review of Santorini’s private custom tour, with Akrotiri, Oia, beaches, local drivers, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We didn’t get to do this tour and the tour provider didn’t respond to our messages. We were on the NCL Epic and the ship was diverted to do a humanitarian rescue of 63 persons on a disabled boat. We had to reroute to a different port and drop them off so we weren’t going to make it to Santorini. Passengers were not informed until 8:30am. I immediately sent a message to the tour operator to let them know. No response. An hour later I sent another message…no response. I sent a quick Please respond to which they said we are all out on tours and will respond later. Ok.…”

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Private Arrival Transfer From Santorini Airport To All Destinations

14.Private Arrival Transfer From Santorini Airport To All Destinations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Santorini airport transfer review: private pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, Wi-Fi, local help, mixed meeting-point reports, and practical value advice.

“This is probably one of the best Greeks I’ve met in this trip. Very professional, punctual, caring, lovely. He made my day better.”

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Santorini: 6-Hour Best of Santorini Private Experience

15.6-Hour Best of Santorini Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 455 reviews · 1 day · from $223

See Santorini’s cliffs, villages, beaches, monasteries, and wineries on a flexible six-hour private tour with a local guide.

“Activity is what your guide makes it. Our guide was intelligent and professional, kind and respectful, knowledgeable and personable. Needless to say we enjoyed the island more because of her.”

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