The 15 Best Hikes in Santorini

1.Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $229Our pick

Hike Santorini’s caldera rim from Fira to Oia, enjoy a picnic, and watch sunset from a quiet hill with sweeping island views.

“Our guide, Wendy was great!! It was a hot day so all the other participants canceled. My daughter and I had a private tour of the island! She explained much of the history of how the island formed and the various volcanic eruptions through the centuries. She taught us about the churches and how they are run and maintained by families. We had a delicious smoothie and yogurt snack and continued on out of the city on a quiet nature trail to our final spot alongside a church for the sunset. Wendy was friendly, accommodating and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed this activity!”

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2.4hr Small Group Caldera Hike from Fira to Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Hike Santorini’s caldera rim from Fira to Oia with a local guide, snacks, water, history, and remarkable views in a small group.

“This was one of our favorite things we did in Santorini! Our guide was incredible and we had a wonderful time walking and learning about the island. There are lots of hills and steps so be prepared! Definitely bring extra water and sunscreen. We stayed in Fira and it was easy to catch the bus back to Fira after ending the hike in Oia. If you’re up for a little bit of a challenge, absolutely do this!”

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3.From Thera: Thirasia Cruise w/ Volcano Hike and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 67 reviews · 6 hours · from $58Best value

Cruise from Thera to Santorini’s volcano, hot springs, and Thirasia for six hours of sea views, village walks, and island history.

“No nos brindaron el tour en español cuando así se contrató.”

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4.Santorini’s Famous Fira to Oia Hike: A Private tour Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $132

Walk Santorini’s famous Fira to Oia trail with a private English-speaking guide, caldera views, local history, snacks, and flexible pacing.

“Hiking in Santorini with Panos was an unforgettable experience. He led us along the breathtaking Fira-to-Oia trail, sharing local history, myths, and hidden gems along the way. The views of the caldera were stunning, and his passion for the island made the journey even more special. The pace was perfect, with plenty of stops for photos and stories. If you want an authentic, scenic, and well-guided hike in Santorini, Panos is the guide to choose!”

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5.Santorini Caldera Walk Hiking Experience Fira-Oia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $161

Hike Santorini’s caldera rim from Fira to Oia with a local guide, hotel transfers, water, village stops, and sweeping Aegean views.

“We had a great time with Nick. The trail was espectacular and the views were breathtaking. Great way to experience the island.”

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6.Night Hike, Wine Tasting, and Greek Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $182

Hike Santorini’s Fira to Imerovigli trail at sunset, taste four local wines, enjoy Greek dinner, and return to your hotel.

“The food and drinks were great! Guide was very informative and helpful throughout the tour. We loved the interaction with restaurant owner/chef and servers. Made us feel welcome! Would highly recommend this tour!”

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7.Caldera Private Cruise & Volcano Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $330

Explore Santorini’s caldera by private boat, hike the volcano, swim at hot springs, snorkel, and visit quiet coastal stops from Ammoudi.

“2 hour trip is not enough. We didn't get the chance to see the volcano properly (walking up takes about 25 min, and we were given 30 for overall) and neither had time to get even close to the thermal waters, the crew took us there pointed finger and sailed away. Although we were 15 min late (which we take full responsibility of) additional quarter of hour would not make any difference in the very disappointing experience. We felt deceived. The crew felt irritated or unpatiant.”

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8.Fira to Oia Caldera Hike with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $113

Review the guided Fira to Oia hike, with caldera views, volcanic history, village stops, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Katherine was excellent! Very friendly and kind- we didn't get turn around drive back- we opted to stay in Oia for lunch but she pointed the way to the three domes and tavern we planned to eat at later in day. She was great guide!”

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9.Caldera Trail Hike and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $234

Hike Santorini’s caldera rim from Fira to Oia, pass chapels and villages, enjoy a local picnic, and watch the sunset with a guide.

“Our tour included transportation to and from the hike from Thira to Oia and meeting up with everyone was very easy. I would recommend this hike to visitors who are in fairly decent shape and are used to walking on a mixture of paved and gravel paths. Essential to dress for the weather and have proper hiking shoes on for traction. The scenery along the trail was incredible as we passed from urban areas to trails and back to more urban areas. The sunset at the church we stopped at was beautiful and our tour guides were very knowledgable in terms of the history of Santorini and Greece. I would…”

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10.Cooking Class and Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $182

Hike Akrotiri’s vineyards, swim at Mesa Pigadia, and cook a generous Greek lunch with local guides on this four-hour Santorini tour.

“We had a wonderful guide and a wonderful cooking class! Lunch was delicious too.”

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11.Cooking Class & Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $178

Hike Santorini’s quiet south coast, swim at Mesa Pigadia, then cook and share a Greek meal with a local chef.

“It was a wonderful experience and highly recommended! Hike is what we would call moderate vs light. The food was delicious!”

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12.Night Hike, Wine Tasting and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $240

Hike Santorini after sunset from Fira to Imerovigli, then taste four local wines and enjoy a Greek dinner with hotel transfers.

“Our guide, Panos, was excellent! The hike was a little more difficult than we expected but the views were amazing and dinner was great!”

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13.Private Vistas Morning Hike inc. tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $153

Walk Santorini’s caldera trail from Imerovigli to Fira with Greek coffee, local tastings, volcano views, and a private guide.

“It was amazing . Our tour guide was excellent and exceeded our expectations. Beautiful hike and great food stops. All went perfect.”

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14.Caldera Hike from Fira to Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Hike Santorini’s caldera rim from Fira to Oia with a small group, local guide, hotel transfers, white villages, and sweeping sea views.

“Petros was an excellent guide and told us many interesting stories about his experiences in Santorini. Thank you, Petros!”

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15.Private Motorboat Cruise and Volcano Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 - 4 hours

Cruise Santorini’s caldera by private motorboat, hike the volcano, swim at sulfur springs, and explore quiet coves with a local crew.

“Great way to visit the volcano, swim, and see the sunset with your family without hundreds of other people around. Capt Petros did a great job and crew member Dimitris took great care of us the entire trip. Highly recommended!”

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