Top 9 Full-Day Tours in Santorini

1.Santorini Island Private Custom Tour in Half or Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Build your own Santorini day with a private driver-guide such as Theodore, Michael, Joanna, or Arthur. Choose three to eight hours of caldera views, villages, beaches, wineries, Akrotiri, and photo stops, with pickup from your hotel, airport, ferry port, or cruise cable-car station.

“Theodore was a great driver and excellent guide. He is a considerate man and made great recommendations. We would use go with him again.”

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2.Full-Day Private Tour of Santorini Caldera & The Most Famous Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $260

Spend about seven hours touring Santorini with a private guide such as Petros or Stavros. Visit Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, Akrotiri Lighthouse, Perissa Black Beach, and Profitis Ilias, with time to adjust the plan, stop for lunch, and take photos.

“Pedro’s wealth of knowledge of Santorini was spectacular, great English, very patient and obliging to any request. He beat the crowds and showed us amazing locations. Taking us to Secluded off the track locations we felt like we were the only ones on the island. He truly enhanced our visit to Santorini. Thankyou very much. Melissa & Mark @ Australia Highly Recommend”

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3.Private Overview of Santorini: Full-Day Customizable Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $241

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Santorini in a private, air-conditioned van with a local driver-guide. Choose Oia, Akrotiri, Red Beach, Pyrgos, Santo Wines, a Greek lunch, or a sunset finish. Guides such as Dimitris, Mike, and Vasilis tailor the day to your interests.

“100 %we recommend any visitor to santori this tour .. it covers south easte west and north ..timing logistic is perfect.. Make sure you request Dimitri his positive energy his knowledge the attention to details was beyond excellent. I can not describe the happiness.. the joy and the satisfaction of feeling that we made the best choice . We came on the apex he was their waiting for us . He gave us coffee water … is just no words to say we will carry Dimitri and his tour in our heart for ever”

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4.Santorini Full Day Trip by Santo Luxury Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $271

Spend about six hours touring Santorini in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and bottled water. Your English-speaking driver takes you from Oia and Firostefani to Akrotiri, the lighthouse, Pyrgos, and Perissa Black Beach, with time for photos, history, and a swim.

“Excellent driver, kind and courteous. Flexible when we asked for more time or changes in itinerary. Highly recommend”

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5.Private Santorini Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours (approx.) · from $307

See Santorini with a private guide and air-conditioned minivan, from Oia’s caldera cliffs to Akrotiri, Pyrgos, Emporio, black-sand beaches, and Venetsanos Winery. Guides such as George, Maria, Ted, and Minas are praised for flexible pacing, local insight, and finding quieter viewpoints.

“You will see the best picturesque views/places in Santorini. Some experiences require additional entry fees. The guide.. Harris was knowlegble about Santorini history and Santorini today.”

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6.Oia Sunset and Traditional Villages Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Spend a full day touring Santorini by coach with a guide such as Kim, Yannis, or Christina. Visit Akrotiri, Emporio, Perissa Beach, Profitis Ilias, and Venetsanos Winery before ending in Oia for sunset. Hotel pickup is offered, though meeting points need careful checking.

“We felt like we were able to see the whole island of Santorini during this day trip. There were 6 stops. We enjoyed some free time during several of the stops. We did enjoy the archeological site and it would be nice if they added the ticket but we just planned the cost into our day! (We would have paid more for the tour so they could add the ticket and raise the cost of the tour!) The only thing that needs changed is at the wine tasting. No mention of prices or price list were given about the wine we tasted. It would be nice if they gave more…”

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7.Private Full-Day Motor Yacht Cruise with Meal, Open Bar+Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $2,232

Spend about 10 hours on a private motor yacht from Vlychada, with pickup, lunch, open bar, swimming at Red and White beaches, snorkeling near Thirasia, and hot springs at Palea Kameni. Captain Leo, Niki, Nobbi, and other crew members have earned strong praise for warm, attentive service.

“The trip was fantastic with unbelievable views, delicious lunch and the best crew ever!! Ask for the Bonita!! They stopped for photo opportunities, swimming and snorkeling. The entire experience was everything you could ask for on a catamaran cruise!”

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8.Full Day Boat Rental Without a License in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Take charge of a 17-foot boat from Vlichada for 10 hours, with a safety briefing, lifejackets, water, snacks, ice, and a cooler included. Plan your own route around Santorini and Thirasia, add snorkeling or fishing gear on request, and return after sunset.

“Safe and thorough safety instructions, easy to understand. Very nice and helpful people that run the business. They even called us a taxi when we were done. I recommend renting a boat if you wanna roam free and not have to follow whatever routine activities the catamaran-tours offer and want to get away from other tourists:)”

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9.Full Day Boat Tour to Caldera Islands & Sunset in Oia by bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $68

Spend nine hours sailing across Santorini’s caldera, hiking Nea Kameni, swimming to Palea Kameni’s hot springs, exploring Thirassia, and watching sunset in Oia. Guide Ulysses has earned praise for his volcano history and humor. Shared transfers, a 5€ volcano fee, food, towels, and swimwear are separate.

“5 thumbs up to our guide Ulysses for guiding us through the volcano and sharing with us historical and geographical data about the island. Thanks for his patience and sense of humour. Even though we were surprised to be on our own during bus transfers and we got bored while waiting for sunset in Oia ( pronounce “e-I “)among masses of tourists, we’ve enjoyed that dynamic day hiking, swimming, cruising and marveling at instagrammable Santorini!”

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