The 15 Best Things to Do in Fira

1.Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Sail from Fira Old Port to Nea Kameni for a guided volcanic hike, then swim about 30 to 40 meters to Palea Kameni’s sulfur-rich warm waters. Bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and a dark swimsuit. The boat has shade, snacks, and foam noodles.

“Nice boat ride with friendly crew. Views on the volcano hike were amazing. The swim to the hot springs was cold but you could feel the warmth when you got to the hot springs.”

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2.Santorini’s Iconic Villages: Oia, Imerovigli & Firostefani

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 708 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62

Visit Firostefani, Imerovigli, Finikia, and Oia with a local guide in an air-conditioned minibus. You’ll get photo stops, bottled water, island commentary, and 90 minutes to explore Oia. Guides such as Yiannis, George, Joanna, and Krystos are praised for helpful tips and photography.

“Good overview of a lovely area! Loved the tour guide! Good overview… take the TRAM, the steps are crazy!”

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3.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 474 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Walk from Firostefani into Fira with a local English-speaking guide such as Lena or Gabriel. Sample meze, souvlaki, loukoumades, honey, olive oil, wine, Greek coffee, and more while learning about Santorini’s food traditions. The four-hour route covers about 2.5 kilometers on uneven paths and steps.

“Our guide was wonderful, knowledgeable, and very thoughtful about activities and how they’re presented. The quality of food was superb.”

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4.Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at 10am in Firostefani for four hours of Greek coffee, local pies, beer, wine, olive oil, souvlaki, tavern dishes, and loukoumades. Guides including Lena, Lana, Lenna, and Gabriel add local stories as you walk into Fira with up to eight people.

“Wonderful day enjoying the food of Santorini! We learned so much about not only the food but also life and culture on the island.”

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5.4hr Small Group Caldera Hike from Fira to Oia

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

Walk about 9.5 kilometers from Fira to Oia with an English-speaking guide such as Kathrin, Agatha, Sandra, or Lily. Expect rocky ground, hills, photo stops, village history, snacks, and bottled water. The group is capped at 12, but may be much smaller.

“The Fira to Oia hike/walk is a showstopper. The natural splendor of Santorini is gorgeous. What makes it even better is having a guide like Kathrin. She was so communicative about the hike and meeting point details (we had a rental car, so she helped us with a suggested free parking lot in Fira), and during the hike itself she provided so much knowledge both on her own and to answer our own questions. She was very honest about the physical demands, which are mostly fine and easy if you’re fit, but some parts have a steep incline, some decline, and some sections have a lot of rocks or gravel…”

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6.Private Photo Shoot in Fira or Imerovigli

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour

Meet a local photographer in Fira or Imerovigli for a private 30 to 60 minute shoot. Your photographer guides poses and angles at scenic spots, then sends 25 or 50 edited digital photos to your phone or email. Photographers such as Gesti, Tahir, Konstantina, and Shaghayeq have earned especially warm praise.

“Shaqayeq was an amazing photographer she really made good poses . Pictures turned out fantastic!”

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7.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 guide such as Panos, George, Sergiu, or Arsenios. Expect caldera views, volcanic geology, churches, village stops, snacks, photos, and a flexible pace, with van support available if the full route feels too demanding.

“Panos is a fabulous guide. He was very accommodating to take our time and go slowly. He is committed to help you enjoy and appreciate the beauty and experience instead of hurrying to get done at a specific time. Panos true passion for his work. He brought water and snacks to the halfway point in advance for our group of 9 so that we could rest and recover. The hike is challenging but well worth the effort. Beautiful views of the Caldera. This is a not to be missed experience in itself but traveling with Panos made it extra special.”

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8.Santorini Panoramic Firostefani & Oia Blue Dome Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $165

You’ll tour Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Firostefani, the Three Bells Church, Oia, and Megalochori. Guides such as Costas, Thomas, and Nikolas have tailored stops for families, cruise passengers, photographers, and visitors who want an optional cave house visit or winery stop.

“The driver was on time and allways wait for us at all places”

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9.Santorini Caldera Walk Hiking Experience Fira-Oia

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

Walk about 10 kilometers from Fira to Oia on paved lanes and rocky trails, passing Firostefani and Imerovigli. Guides including Arsenios, George, Panos, and Vaios share island history and help with the steeper sections. Hotel pickup, return transport, and bottled water are included.

“Great scenery and lots of good information! Enjoyable walk at an even pace! Our guide shared a nice combination of personal experiences along with historical insights! Ensured we had the best photo opportunities! Highly recommended!”

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10.Half-Day Santorini South Coast and Akrotiri Tour from Fira

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $62

Travel from Fira by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Tanya or Tatiyana. See Santorini from Prophet Elias, walk through Megalochori, relax at Perivolos, and visit Akrotiri, with pickup from selected island meeting points.

“It was an excellent day. The Akrotiri excavation site is a must. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. My only negitive remark is that the tour felt rushed. We were promised time to explore the site on our own, but that was not the case. This tour is great but it could use some extra time.”

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11.Fira to Oia Caldera Hike with Guide

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

Walk from Fira to Oia with a local guide in a group of up to 10. Along the caldera trail, you’ll pass Firostefani and Imerovigli, learn about Santorini’s volcanic past and daily life, and finish in Oia. Guides include Katherine and Agatha, with snacks and water provided.

“The tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Yes, you can easily do this hike on your own, but it was so wonderful having someone explain all that we were seeing the entire time. Would definitely recommend.”

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12.Fira Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Walk through Fira with an English-speaking guide on a private two-hour tour covering the Metropolitan Church, Saint John the Baptist Cathedral, Three Bells, caldera views, and Theotokopoulos Square. Guide Vaggelis has earned special praise, though the meeting point can be tricky to find.

“Tour never happened. I got a call to change from 10:00am to 1:00pm. At 1:00pm. No body showed. I exchanged multiple texts with the operator. The operator refused to speak to me on the phone. It was a disaster. Totally unreliable and unprofessional. It ruined our entire day. I would never recommend them and I would urge Tripadvisor to end its relationship with that tour company.”

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13.Santorini Fira-Oia-Firostefani 4 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $216

You’ll visit the Three Bells of Fira, walk the caldera edge toward Firostefani, and explore Oia with a private driver-guide. Guides including Leo, Leonidas, and Vaggelis are praised for friendly, flexible service. Hotel and cruise pickup are offered, with bottled water included.

“Once again. the tour guide, Leonidas, made the trip. Couldn't have asked for a better guide: a great ambassador for your company!”

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14.Caldera Hike from Fira to Oia

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

Walk about 10 kilometers from Fira to Oia on paved lanes and dirt trails with an English-speaking guide. Pass through Firostefani and Imerovigli, hear island stories, and enjoy hotel pickup, water, and free time in Oia. Guides include George and Petros.

“George took us on the hike from Fira to Oia. It was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area; he made sure we were hydrated and even gave his good snacks! The views were awesome; we would missed so many fun facts had we not done this hike. I highly recommend George as your guide for this hike!”

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15.Fira Town Walking Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Atlantis Hotel for a 3-hour walk through Fira. See Gold Street, a leather sandal workshop, Venetian churches, the blue dome in Firostefani, and ride the cable car to the old port. Wine tasting is optional and costs extra.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Marina. She was a warm and lovely guide and made Santorini a high point of our cruise! We enthusiastically recommend this tour! It was wonderful!”

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