Private Shore Excursion: Custom Tour of Santorini's Top Attractions

Searching for an exclusive shore trip from your cruise liner? This tour fits the bill too. The excursion will acquaint you with the island’s finest offerings, and once it captures your affection, it’s here to stay forever!

There’s a suggested itinerary at your disposal, however, you’re free to tailor the day’s program to suit your own needs.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sunset in Oia - Optional visit: Start your sightseeing journey in the northern part of Santorini at the picturesque village of Oia. Renowned for its stunning beauty, Oia is one of the island’s most visually captivating spots, offering breathtaking views over the caldera. Its allure has long inspired artists, and its iconic whitewashed buildings,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Exclusive private guide and driver for personalized experience
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned European-sized vehicle
  • Convenient hotel, port, and airport pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees at museums (optional visits)
  • Tips (recommended)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • Meeting point for cruise passengers is top of cruise port’s cable car (upper station).
Location
Sunset in Oia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Travel33144749100
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing Guide!! - Our tour guide, Theodore, was amazing. He showed us around the city and was very knowledgeable. He drove us to local places.
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Rosecd1279bk
Jul 25, 2025
- Our tours was fantastic. An amazing mix of city and culture. Our tour guide Theodore was fantastic. Kind and knowledgeable, I'd reccomend him to anyone hoping to see and learn about Santorini.
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Julieax6204kl
Jul 24, 2025
Best day ever on Santorini ! - We scheduled this tour very last minute. We were so impressed with how the tour operator quickly accepted the reservation & communicated with the meet up place. Theodore was excellent at explaining every detail & history of the island. We suggested things we thought we’d like to do and see and he came up with the itinerary. He took lots of pics and was a perfect tour guide. He was kind and knowledgeable and the little touches made the day even more special. His attentiveness made our day one of the best days we had on our cruise ! His attentiveness & love of his home made us all want to come back and visit this magical place! He avoided the crowds & took us to sites off the beaten path !
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Wanderer19125992154
Jul 24, 2025
- Santorini was one of the stops on our cruise, which offered "full Santorini" excursions for 270 per person. For $30 more ($314 after tax and fee), two of us were taken alll over the island, end to end. You can tailor your trip to what you want to see the most (or the longest) and select anywhere from 4-8 hrs of GUIDED tours. Theodore was our guide and was extremely knowledgeable about the island, its history, he knew the best times to go to our selected spots, and he got us past hoards of bus/cruise tours to take photos where no one else was. If this is a location you want to really explore, I would recommend this 1000%
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Cindydq8461wg
Jul 12, 2025
Excellent Tour with Theo! - We had an unforgettable experience with Kallisti Tours in Santorini, thanks to our incredible guide, Theo. As a local, Theo’s knowledge of the island was exceptional—he shared fascinating history and cultural insights that gave us a deeper appreciation for every stop. Even though we were visiting in July when the crowds are at their peak, Theo expertly navigated the island using scenic back roads to help us avoid the busiest areas. We were able to enjoy stunning views, find great photo spots, and stop at charming local coffee shops without feeling overwhelmed. He also gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants and shopping, making the most of our time on the island. What really stood out was how relaxed and personalized the tour felt. We never felt rushed, and Theo made sure we saw all the highlights at a comfortable pace. Highly recommend Kallisti Tours—and if you can, request Theo!
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Journey580967
Jun 21, 2025
Fantastic experience - Our private car tour through Santorini with Theo was, without a doubt, one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Greece. From start to finish, the experience felt personal, informative, and unforgettable — largely thanks to Theo, our guide, who was born and raised on the island and brings a deep sense of pride and passion to every stop along the way. Theo’s local knowledge and storytelling made the tour feel less like sightseeing and more like being welcomed into his community. We began with a visit to the Akrotiri excavation site. Next, we ascended to the highest point of Santorini, where the panoramic views were absolutely beautiful. As we made our way around the island, we passed by the iconic black sand beaches and stopped at a fantastic local gyro spot. You can tell Theo knows the hidden gems that tourists often miss. The final part of our tour was a personal walkthrough of Oia, one of the most photographed towns in the world. Thanks to Theo’s insider knowledge, we were able to access incredible photo spots avoiding the usual crowds or long waits. This wasn’t just a sightseeing trip — it was a deeper look into the heart of Santorini through the eyes of someone who loves it dearly. If you’re visiting the island and want a more meaningful, tailored, and enjoyable experience, do not miss the opportunity to take this tour with Theo. It’s worth every moment. He truly went out of his way to make the experience special and unforgettable.
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Elizabeth_w
Jun 2, 2025
The highlight of our vacation - Theodore was amazing! He taught us so much about the island and its history. He tailored the tour for our interests and we had a blast. Since he was local, he knew the best places to bring us. He was thoughtful about the entire experience and made it a special day. He was kind, too. My mom left a sandal in the van and we told him not to worry about it but he went out of his way to get it back to our cruise ship. I highly recommend taking a tour with him, and I wish I could give him an extra star!
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T5762gcrhondam
May 17, 2025
Best Santorini private tour! - Highly recommend!! We had Theo - he was awesome! Not only did he help us explore the very best of Santorini but he knew all the right places for the best pictures and was an amazing photographer! He also made a fantastic recommendation for lunch, Forty-one - yummy, so good! Thanks Theo for making our visit to Santorini memorable! ❤️
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Debraa_s
Nov 5, 2024
What a beautiful city! So inviting and warm, had a little bit of everything for the travler wanting to experience san - This city is breath taking! So much to see. Our guide was very good and knew her city! She was great
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Tamara_r
Jul 23, 2025
Sight seeing tour on Santorini - Nic was great! He was friendly, on time, accommodating, knew all the spots we wanted to see. He was able to make recommendations to fit in as much as possible.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).