Shore Excursions · SANTORINI SHORE EXCURSIONS
Santorini is a tender port, so the day starts with a queue and ends with one. The 12 below are the excursions that work around it: caldera boats from the old harbour, the flat side’s vineyards, and Oia before the buses.
See Santorini’s blue domes, Oia, Megalochori, and black-sand beach on a small-group cruise excursion with ship return included.
“Really nice tour of Santorini. We had a great experience with our guide who was extremely accommodating and friendly. I would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get a really nice taste for the island.”
Review of Santorini’s 5-hour cruise tour with sky tram avoidance, Oia, blue domes, Megalochori, black-sand beach, and practical tips.
“Our guide Victor was absolutely wonderful! He was warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, making everyone feel comfortable right from the start. He shared great background information about Santorini’s history and Greek culture, and it was clear that he truly loves his island — he seemed to know everyone we passed in the village! Victor’s storytelling and local insights made the tour feel authentic and personal. The only small areas for improvement would be the lunch stop near the Black Beach, which felt like a bit of a tourist trap — overpriced and not very authentic — and we would have appreciated a bit more free time at each attraction rather…”
Review of Santorini’s 5-hour cruise excursion with boat transfers, Oia, Megalochori, Black Beach, blue domes, and cable car-free access.
“This was a very good way to see Santorini and you DO NOT want to take the cable car I am sure it’s a lovely experience but the line is something to behold (and you need to behold it 2x). This is a small group. Our guide was exceptional and very interactive with the group. You have time to take the pictures you want and see all the things you have seen pictures of that made you want to come Pro tip. Bring a protein bar Your opportunity to have lunch is at the very end of the tour Beyond that this was the way to go Much less expensive…”
Review of Santorini’s six-hour island tour with water transport, Oia, Pyrgos, beaches, photo stops, WiFi, and practical cruise-port advice.
“Nikos was the best!! Definitely book this!! This was the perfect highlights tour of the best spots to see on the island. We were travelling with 3 kids. Nikos highlighted the best stops, took a ton of pictures for us…took kids for ice cream…..had the best time in the red beach!! Thank you Nikos for an unforgettable tour!”
Review of Santorini’s cruise-passenger tour with boat transfers, Oia, villages, black-sand beach, guides, timing, value, and cable-car advice.
“The tour was excellent, well organized and on time. Victor our guide was full of interesting information and very personable. The vehicle was new, clean and comfortable with an experienced driver.”
See Santorini’s top villages, caldera views, volcanic beaches, and local sights on a flexible small-group tour with hotel pickup.
“Maria was our tour guide and did an excellent job of showing us Santorini! We were able to see many of the sites traveling through less busy alleyways to get where we needed and in the shade. Maria learned of our love and wine and we went to a fabulous family winery named Art Space. Fabulous Santorini wine and beautiful artwork!”
See Santorini’s top villages, beaches, viewpoints, and wineries on a private 6 to 8-hour tour with hotel or cruise port pickup.
“We had 12 travelers & they were able to accommodate our group in a very nice van. They were also able to shift to an alternative port pick up at the last minute when there was a power outage at the main port with the funicular. Our guide was able to show us the whole island, avoid the crowds & do a wine tasting all in 6 hrs. Fabulous day! Definitely recommend doing a private tour with them on Santorini. Very worth the price! Slight hiccup at the end of the day with a super long line for the funicular due to the earlier power outage & 5 cruise ships…”
Review of Santorini’s private luxury catamaran cruise, with Red Beach, hot springs, Greek food, drinks, port pickup, and practical booking advice.
“One of the very best parts of our trip through Italy and then the Greek islands. The lunch was prepared on the boat and was fresh and out of this world delicious. We were able to anchor at a few islands, jump off and swim for a bit, all while getting a little bit of history on each of the islands. Spectacular day and the crew was so helpful and hospitable!”
Review of Santorini’s private custom shore tour, with island highlights, local guides, pricing, timing, and practical advice for cruise passengers.
“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!”
Review of a private Santorini shore tour with Oia, Pyrgos, black sand beaches, Wi-Fi transport, and water taxi options.
“Other than a little confusion about the meeting place, which was also partially our own fault, this was an excellent tour of this beautiful island. Nikos, our guide, was friendly and very knowledgeable. He let us decide how much walking we could do, and gave us a very thorough tour, with a lot of information.”
See Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, and Santorini’s beaches while avoiding cable car lines on this practical cruise shore tour.
“Flawless 5-hour Santorini tour with guide Victor & driver Chris. Perfect itinerary, safe travel, and best grilled red snapper lunch at Fourty One. Victor shared so many interesting facts and stories about it Santorini, giving us highlights of the entire island so we know what to hit when we return. We got a real sense of what it’s like to live and work there. Thanks, also, for taking pictures at all the scenic locations.”
Review of Santorini’s 4.5-hour private island tour, covering Oia, blue domes, Pyrgos, Perissa, and Akrotiri Lighthouse.
“Efstratios was a great tour guide and we really enjoyed it. We saw almost all the island . Thank you and we will be back soon.”
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