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Santorini Highlights: Private Sightseeing Tour
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Oia
Discover Santorini’s beauty on a private 5-hour tour. Explore Oia, blue-domed churches, traditional villages, and stunning beaches with a local guide.
Discover Santorini’s beauty on a private 5-hour tour. Explore Oia, blue-domed churches, traditional villages, and stunning beaches with a local guide.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Oia - The tour starts by heading to the northern part of the island, where the renowned village of Oia is situated. Oia is celebrated for its historic homes, blue-domed churches, and breathtaking views.
- Firostefani - The journey continues to Firostefani, home to the iconic Blue Dome Church, offering a fantastic photo opportunity and a true…
- Oia - The tour starts by heading to the northern part of the island, where the renowned village of Oia is situated. Oia is celebrated for its historic homes, blue-domed churches, and breathtaking views.
- Firostefani - The journey continues to Firostefani, home to the iconic Blue Dome Church, offering a fantastic photo opportunity and a true symbol of the island.
- Pyrgos - Nestled at the base of Mountain Prophet Ilias, the village of Pyrgos offers panoramic views of both sides of Santorini and retains features from the notable Venetian era.
- Megalochori - Traditional Village - Megalochori is recognized as one of the most charming and traditional villages in Santorini. Highlights include mansions and restored houses of vernacular architecture, high walls, and pirate hideaways in this well-preserved old settlement.
- Red Beach - OPTIONAL:
Take a drive by the famous Red Beach to admire the stunning red volcanic rock formations.
- Perivolos Beach - After a busy morning, visit Santorini’s largest beach, covered with black volcanic pebbles. Enjoy some relaxation time and the chance to have lunch at a seaside restaurant.
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Estate Argyros - OPTIONAL: A LOCAL WINERY
At this stage, you have the option to visit a local winery of your choice for a taste of Santorini through wine tasting. Choose from a variety of local wineries with different qualities, and the local driver can assist in selecting the perfect winery for your preferences. €25 per person
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Dedicated tour guide - local expert
- Basic travel insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cruise port (upper station of cruise port’s cable car), accommodation
- Bespoke itinerary, personal tour
- Bottled water
- Dedicated tour guide - local expert
- Basic travel insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Cruise port (upper station of cruise port’s cable car), accommodation
- Bespoke itinerary, personal tour
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to attractions / museums €20
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Wine Tasting (optional extra) €25 per person at `a winery of your choice (incl. Estate Argyros)
- Lunch, refreshments
- Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way)
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees to attractions / museums €20
-
Wine Tasting (optional extra) €25 per person at `a winery of your choice (incl. Estate Argyros)
- Lunch, refreshments
- Cruise ship passengers – Cable car tickets are: (€ 6 per person / each way)
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Discover the stunning island of Santorini and explore its attractions with a local driver/guide on a 5-hour private tour. Experience Cycladic architecture, charming villages, and breathtaking views of the Caldera. Explore historical landmarks and the island’s beautiful beaches.
The tour kicks off in the renowned village of Oia, celebrated for its…
Discover the stunning island of Santorini and explore its attractions with a local driver/guide on a 5-hour private tour. Experience Cycladic architecture, charming villages, and breathtaking views of the Caldera. Explore historical landmarks and the island’s beautiful beaches.
The tour kicks off in the renowned village of Oia, celebrated for its stunning vistas. The journey includes visits to Imerovigli, Firostefani, and Fira, each famous for their iconic blue-domed churches. Additionally, the tour will explore several small traditional villages in Santorini, a black beach of your choice, and Profitis Ilias, the highest point in Santorini offering spectacular views of the entire island!
Location
Oia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(39 Ratings)
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Departure23645718048
Oct 19, 2025
Perfect Day Trip - Our day trip around Santorini was wonderful! From the start, Babis was responsive to all our messages and made us feel welcome even before we arrived! On the day my husband and I had Artemis as our tour guide, and he did a fantastic job! He met us with a very comfortable vehicle, and he immediately took the time to get a feel for what we were interested in. He then added his own suggestions so that we can have a complete and unique experience. Artemis was so warm and friendly, we couldn’t ask for a better guide!
Thank you Simply Santorini Tours for making our short stay on your island so enjoyable!
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50countrygirl
Sep 26, 2025
Incredible 4hr trip of local villages & Sunset . - We had 4 hrs to spare between getting off our ferry from Paros and our plane home . We had already spent a day in Oia at start of holiday but never got to see the rest of the island . Babas was amazing!! . Picked us up from the port promptly. He then took us to several amazing villages with great photo opportunities while stepping in as photographer. We even had a little time to stop off in beautiful Kamari next to Black Beach for a quick bite to eat. He explained in detail about the history of the island and we very much enjoyed chatting with him . He gave a whistle stop explanation at a local vineyard and explained quite clearly how the grapes grow in such a dry country and we then proceeded to Santo Wines for the Sunset where we were given front row seats to our last amazing sunset on the island . We were then dropped to the airport which was nearby. If you have a few hours to spare and just want to experience village life around Santorini , we highly recommend Simply Santorini and especially Babas . With his obvious local knowledge we found the most amazing quieter spots to view and appreciate . Don’t hesitate , just book .
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Jo
Sep 23, 2025
The most amazing day with Babis from Simply Santorini. Arranged from Melbourne Australia via WA. - They were able to personalise our tour to suit what we wanted to do on the island of Santorini for a group of 4 adults. The car was new an clean with amazing AC. Babis was so kind and lovely and took us to a local Taverna for the best and freshest seafood lunch and he guided us through the crowds with ease. Highly recommend for value and finding the hidden local gems.
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Smg1956
Sep 3, 2025
Book your Private Tour direct and avoid cruise ships outrages prices! - Whether you are calling at Santorini by cruise ship or staying on the island I can highly recommend Santorini Highlights. We arrived by cruise ship and opted to book our own private tour rather than those promoted on board. We met our guide, Babis, in the main town. He spoke fluent English (other languages too) and his MERCEDES vehicle was very spacious and comfortable. Babis took us to all the main highlights of Santorini where we experienced the breathtaking views this picturesque Greek island has in abundance. We stopped several times and our tour ended back in Fira with time for a sundowner and dinner. Anyone looking for a private tour with an experienced and knowledgeable guide - look no further!
PS Babis is an excellent photographer too! 👏👏👏😉
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Journey807514
Aug 26, 2025
I love Santorini! - A Perfect Day in Santorini – Highly Recommend Babis as Your Guide!
On August 11, I finally set foot on the island I’d been dreaming about for years — Santorini!
If it’s your first time visiting and you only have a day or two to explore, my tips might save you a ton of time and make your trip unforgettable.
Meet Babis, the Best Local Guide Ever!
Let me just say this: if you want to see all the highlights without wasting time, Babis is your guy.
At first, I heard his name and thought of Babyliss (yeah, I totally pictured a stylish young woman 😅) — but nope, he’s actually a super friendly, reliable, and easygoing gentleman.
Thanks to him, we managed to hit all the must-see spots in just one day — places that would normally take two or three days to cover on your own. He knows every hidden gem and exactly where to go and when, so we never felt rushed or lost.
Lunch at a True Local Spot
For lunch, Babis took us to a real local favorite — not one of those overpriced tourist traps.
The food was insanely good, portions were generous, and the prices were totally reasonable. Honestly, it was one of the best meals I had during my entire summer trip.
Why This Trip Stands Out.
This summer, I visited five different Mediterranean destinations, but Santorini with Babis was hands down the highlight of my whole vacation.
Between the breathtaking views, the insider stories about the island’s history and culture, and his perfectly planned route, everything was just flawless.
Final Thoughts
If you want to:
See all the best spots in Santorini without wasting time.
Learn about the island’s history, culture, and daily life
Enjoy amazing local food at non-touristy spots.
And make the most of a short trip~!!!
…then trust me — Babis is the guy you need. You won’t regret it.
Enjoy your Santorini trip! 🌅🏖️
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635viviane
Aug 25, 2025
Best Santorini day! - We only had one day in Santorini and my friend recommended Simply Santorini Tour, Babis is in the best! He took my family to the best spots for photos and videos, we had an amazing lunch at a local spot, he managed to take a beautiful picture at the Domes . He made our experience super memorable and enjoyable. Thank you so much and I hope see you next time!
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Anastasiali18
Aug 9, 2025
Beautiful Santorini (Thera) - We had so much fun with Kostas. He gave us an informative history lesson with a comedic touch. He also took us to great places to have ice-cream and lunch and found us a place to buy souvenirs that weren't too over priced. Lastly, he took us to the beach and also got us back to the cable car area in time to get us back on our cruise boat.
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Roncn7562fm
Aug 8, 2025
Great Time in Santorini because of a great your guide. - Constantine was the best tour guide. He was very funny and entertaining and very kid friendly. He brought us to some hidden gems for some beautiful photos. He was very accommodating to what we wanted to see. Hes a local with a wealth of knowledge of Santorini history. The van he drove had really good AC for the hot weather.
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Eamonnanthonym
Aug 8, 2025
A wonderful tour, an absolute gentleman and an amazing island - Absolutely fantastic tour! My favourite of our trip. Kostas is such a great tour guide, he's friendly, funny, knowledgeable. He comes across humble and proud of everything that makes greece and santorini a wonderful place to visit. The transport was clean, fresh and excellent air con. Kostas takes you around santorini showing you all the sights and while providing a good history and cultural talk which is humouring and funny. Our kids absolutely loved him. The tour stops are scenic, and he manages to avoid all the long cues. There are no tourist traps on this tour. No hassle. To finish we went to an amazing Greek restaurant... Family owned and the food was top quality. We even had a swim in the beautiful santorini sea.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Michael_g
Jul 26, 2025
Awesome Experience! - We had an amazing time with Artemis in Santorini! There were 10 of us and it was an extremely hot day. Artemis made sure we had the best experience. He started by asking us what we wanted to do and recommended some places, most of which were not the most touristy places. This was supposed to be a 4-hours tour, but it ended up being 6…at no extra charge! We visited a couple small villages, went to the highest point in Santorini, visited to red sand beaches, stopped in Klamath for a swim and early dinner and, of course, walked around Fira for a bit. Artemis even took us to his own church and let us in to walk around! He told us all about the history of the island and the places we visited, and was awesome with the kids in our group! All in all a fantastic experience that was exactly what we had hoped for! Thanks so much for the amazing time, Artemis! You can’t go wrong with this company!
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