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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 kicks off 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…
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Oia - The tour kicks off 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.
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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.
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Pyrgos - Nestled at the base of Mountain Prophet Ilias, the village of Pyrgos is known for its sweeping views of both sides of Santorini and remnants from the notable Venetian era.
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Megalochori - Traditional Village - Megalochori is recognized as one of Santorini’s most charming and traditional villages. Highlights include mansions and restored houses of vernacular architecture, high walls, and pirate hideaways in this well-preserved old settlement.
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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, there’s an opportunity to 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, there’s an option to visit a local winery of your choice, offering 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 to suit your preferences. €25 per person
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Basic travel insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip transportation to your location of choice
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Basic travel insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-trip transportation to your location of choice
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
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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
Additional Information
Unearth the beautiful island of Santorini and see the sights with a local driver/guide in a 5-hours private tour. Cycladic architecture, picturesque villages, and extraordinary views of the Caldera. Visit historical sites and the beautiful beaches to be explored.
The tour will begin in the famous village of Oia, known for its beautiful views. We will…
Unearth the beautiful island of Santorini and see the sights with a local driver/guide in a 5-hours private tour. Cycladic architecture, picturesque villages, and extraordinary views of the Caldera. Visit historical sites and the beautiful beaches to be explored.
The tour will begin in the famous village of Oia, known for its beautiful views. We will visit Imerovigli, Firostefani, and Fira, all known for their famous blue-domed churches. We will also explore a few small traditional villages in Santorini, a black beach of your choice, and Profitis Ilias, the highest point in Santorini with great views of the whole 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
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(39 Ratings)
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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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G6301ozjamesd
Jun 25, 2025
Santorini Tour with Babis - Went here on our Honeymoon & got the absolute best service. Babis was a local driver which gave us insight into the true history and appreciation that they have for Santorini. It was the perfect combination of leisure fun and history. We personally loved the background information but Babis is very understanding and ensures that you see and learn what is actually interesting to you!
Cherry on top, he took us to a wine tasting at the end! It was awesome all around
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Callan_p
Jun 25, 2025
Review of private Santorini tour - This tour was amazing! Babis was so welcoming, informative, and provided a personal touch that made the overall experience truly so worth it. We came here for our honeymoon and loved our experience with Babis. We would recommend this tour to anyone interested in seeing all of and learning about Santorini while here! We loved every minute of our experience.
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Christian
Jun 18, 2025
Excellent custom personal tour by an informative local guide - Bobis was amazing! He was able to plan our tour around the time of day based on crowds and tourists. He knows all the secrets to avoid the crowds and provide a true personal experience of the island. The information he provided about the island and area was so helpful and enlightening, he answered every question. Being born and raised here, Babis was able to share about the rich history of the island while providing his own experiences. The sights of the island are only part of the tour, Bobis makes you feel like local family while providing wonderful local secrets for dining and shopping too. Thank you for a wonderful day.
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