Santorini Cultural Tour: Traditional Villages and Akrotiri Excavation

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Santorini on this 4-hour private tour. Explore traditional villages, visit ancient excavations, and experience the unique architecture of the island. Book now for an authentic and unforgettable journey!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pyrgos - Start your cultural experience with the village of Pyrgos, the oldest village in Santorini, known as the island’s “historic monument”. Built on the top of a hill, this settlement holds a 16th century Venetian castle. A charming location to wander around, built by the locals to fortify the area into small alleys and circle shape roads. The…
What's Included
  • Round-trip transfers from hotel, port, or airport
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free entry to Akrotiri Archaeological Site
  • Expert local driver/guide
  • Deluxe, air-conditioned private van
  • Maps and engaging live commentary
What's Not Included
  • Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers
Additional Information

Explore unique and fresh locations with a genuine and authentic journey. This 4-hour private tour will provide you with a connection to the heart of Santorini, its history and way of life. Your local guide/driver will lead you to the traditional villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio & the renowned ruins of Akrotiri in a plush and comfortable van….

Location
Pyrgos
Cancellation Policy

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

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Naomi_d
Jun 8, 2025
Loved our tour - We had Sakis as our tour guide and we are soooo grateful for having him!! Our ship was late he waited nearly two hours for us which we didn’t expect. He showed us so much of Santorini,beautiful little villages, churches, photo spots, which we loved. His knowledge and passion for his job and country were admirable. He made our trip so memorable such a great person .
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Sonja-michael17
May 20, 2025
George is Awesome! - George was absolutely amazing. My mother's knees were killing her from walking around the island the last couple of days and her made the trip were she could still enjoy everything but not have to walk as much. He was very informative and felt like a friend was showing us around. He also gave us many suggestions for pics and other things to do. I will definitely be recommending George to friends and family heading to Santorini! Thank you again George!
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A142gpjoser
May 20, 2025
Wonderful Thira Tour - We had one of the most wonderful and educational experiences with one of the best local tours. Our guide, Vasilis, not only knew the area inside and out but also shared his rich family history as a true native of the island. He was exceptionally courteous and attentive, taking us to places only locals would know. My family and I are incredibly grateful for the experience. Thank you, Vasilis!"
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Andrea_s
May 2, 2025
Fantastic tour around... - Fantastic tour around Santorini to learn more about the island! If you’re wanting to learn some history and get out of the main hubs this is the tour! Vasilis did a magnificent job!
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Sarahbi1839xq
Apr 18, 2025
Seeing the best of Santorini - Touring Santorini with George was like seeing the island with a good friend. He made sure to take us to the “must see” locations and ensured we got the best photo ops. He educated us along the way about the history and culture of Santorini. The trip was one we will remember for a lifetime and would highly recommend!
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Nim878
Apr 17, 2025
Perfect half day tour in Santorini! - Excellent tour and a way to get off the beaten path! Rich in history and culture, which is exactly what we were looking for!
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Davidrr9129bn
Apr 16, 2025
Best Santorini Tour Ever - Had an excellent private tour for the family with Michael Mellios around the island of Santorini. He took us to places off the beaten path traveled by all the tourists. Had a small family vineyard wine tasting and excellent local restaurant. We of course visited some of the top tourist destinations. He was an excellent driver and grew up in Santorini, so knows how to get around. Excellent English and service!
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Jeff_w
Dec 1, 2024
Outstanding tour - Vasilis did an outstanding job providing us with a history of Santorini that we could not have had on our own. His passion and knowledge came across throughout the tour. This was a highlight of our visit to this beautiful island. Highly recommend.
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Marieangela_m
Nov 1, 2024
Santorini cultural villages tour and Akritiri. - Our guide was the best part. Panagiota was our guide and she was waiting patiently for us when we exited the lift from the port. She is very proud of her island and had excellent knowledge of all the sites we went to. We were ahead of and away from the crowds and bus tours. She allowed us time to explore but still kept to a schedule. She was very informative and knowledgeable. When the tour ended she advised us of an excellent quiet restaurant and other sites to visit for our afternoon.
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L6187wxhannahk
Oct 22, 2024
Great way to see the island - My husband and I did a tour with Alex, who was knowledgeable and so nice. Having him be our driver and guide was such a great way to see and learn more about Santorini. It was awesome avoiding the large crowds, wait and coach buses! I would definitely recommend.
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From $121
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).