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Santorini Essentials Half Day Private Tour
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About
Go beyond the postcard side of Santorini on a private 4-hour tour that combines iconic scenery with village character and local history. Visit Oia, Megalochori, and Pyrgos with a local guide and comfortable vehicle, enjoy scenic photo stops and easy walks, and discover traditional architecture including a 17th-century cave house. The final stop in Pyrgos can be shaped around your style; either a village stroll or an optional winery stop.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dedicated tour guide - a local expert
Customizable itinerary, personal tour
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wifi
Hotel, Airbnb, Cable Car pick-up/drop-off
Lunch
Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Meeting Points
Departure
Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Go beyond the postcard side of Santorini on a private 4-hour tour that combines iconic scenery with village character and local history. Visit Oia, Megalochori, and Pyrgos with a local guide and comfortable vehicle, enjoy scenic photo stops and easy walks, and discover traditional architecture including a 17th-century cave house. The final stop in Pyrgos can be shaped around your style; either a village stroll or an optional winery stop.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dedicated tour guide - a local expert
Customizable itinerary, personal tour
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wifi
Hotel, Airbnb, Cable Car pick-up/drop-off
Lunch
Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Meeting Points
Departure
Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station
Return
Itinerary
1
Oia
Begin in Oia, Santorini’s most famous village, where whitewashed houses, blue domes, marble alleys, and caldera views create the island’s classic postcard setting. Enjoy time for a relaxed stroll, beautiful photos, and the atmosphere that makes Oia so memorable.
1 hour
2
Megalochori - Traditional Village
Continue to Megalochori, one of Santorini’s most charming traditional villages, known for its quiet lanes, elegant bell towers, cave-house architecture, and authentic local character. Step inside a 17th-century cave house in Megalochori and enjoy a glimpse into Santorini’s older way of life. This short stop adds a cultural and architectural layer to the tour, beyond the island’s famous views.
45 minutes
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Pyrgos
Finish in Pyrgos, Santorini’s historic fortress village, where winding lanes, elevated viewpoints, and traditional architecture give the village a timeless feel. Depending on your pace and interests, this stop can focus on a short village stroll or an optional winery visit in the area.
