Santorini Essential Half Day Tour: Discover Oia Village, Ancient Akrotiri and Traditional Pyrgos

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Santorini with our Essential Half Day Tour. Explore Oia Village, uncover the mysteries of Ancient Akrotiri, and experience the charm of traditional Pyrgos. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Akrotiri Archaeological Site - Explore the “Pompeii of the Aegean”, the prehistoric archaeological site of Akrotiri Village, where excavations have unveiled one of the Aegean’s most significant prehistoric settlements. Here, you’ll tread on the same paths as ancient inhabitants, exploring settlements that have withstood the test of time. Feel the…
What's Included
  • Dedicated local expert guide
  • Comfortable A/C vehicle with Wifi
  • Customizable personal itinerary
  • Pick-up/drop-off at cruise port, accommodation, airport
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Searching for essential activities in Santorini when on a tight schedule? This journey is crafted to take you across all the not-to-be-missed landmarks and iconic scenes for a lasting goodbye to this enchanting isle. Immerse yourself in the distinctive architecture of Oia Village, wandering through shops, chalk-white houses, churches with blue domes,…

Location
Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station
Ipapantis
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rhondade5026kn
Jun 30, 2025
Santorini Island tour - We had a beautiful 5 hour sight seeing tour of Santorini Island yesterday with guide Bobby. It was an absolutely amazing day. We appreciated so much, his knowledge of the island and all the information he shared with us. We never felt rushed, it was a super day! I highly recommend.
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D2585qxpennyd
Jun 12, 2025
Trip of a Lifetime - This tour was a dream come true! Everything I ever wanted to see and do in Santorini, Babis made it all happen in one day, complete with a gloriously air-conditioned ride, interesting commentary, and even a special delicious treat.
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Brittanyhv1999kl
May 29, 2025
The best tour and tour guide! - We had an incredible experience thanks to our amazing tour guide, Babis! From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient. Their deep understanding of the area and its history added so much value to the day, and they kept everything running smoothly without feeling rushed. They truly went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time. It was an unforgettable day—well organized, engaging, and absolutely worth every penny. Highly recommended
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Venture14605978080
May 28, 2025
Our visit to Santorini was just lovely. It is so beautiful with all the churches and walking areas . The food was delightful. - We enjoyed the private tour very much. Our tour guide was informative and had a nice sense of humor. I would recommend this tour.
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Lisabruns
Apr 29, 2025
Best tour in Santorini! - We had an absolutely incredible experience with Babis during our private tour of Santorini! As a native resident, he brought a depth of knowledge, passion, and genuine love for his island that made our day unforgettable. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and he shared fascinating local stories and insider tips that you simply wouldn’t get anywhere else. His warm, engaging personality made us feel like we were exploring with a longtime friend. If you’re looking for an authentic, personalized experience in Santorini, look no further — this was truly the highlight of our trip!
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C8456pitanyab
Apr 27, 2025
Worry-Free Highlights - Konstantinos was a very helpful guide and was very flexible with our particular schedule. We only had several hours between ferries, and this tour allowed us to see the highlights of Santorini without worrying about luggage or missing our ferry.
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Courtneygp2586mm
Apr 26, 2025
The perfect day in Santorini! - I cannot recommend this tour enough! We had a fabulous day with our amazing tour guide, Babis! He took us to the best photo spots where there were no crowds. Babis was friendly and accommodating, as well as shared interesting history and culture of the island. We also visited beautiful Oia and Santos Winery with spectacular views
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Sonjim
Sep 16, 2024
Private Santorini Tour - This tour was amazing!! Our tour guide Thomas was awesome and very knowlegable!! Our friends and I had a blast with him!!!
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Sharonsd5093zj
Sep 16, 2024
An amazing day in Santorini with Thomas - What an amazing way to start off our first cruise port. We lucked up and got Thomas M. as our driver and guide. He was FABULOUS!!! What a great historian and driver. He made it fun and educational. He also to us to his favorite ice cream spot on the island and it was delicious. Be sure to wear flat and comfy shoes. Some minor uphill terrain. This was the perfect time to go. Not too hot. No line at the cablecar. Thanks Thomas. If we come back, we'll find you. You rock!
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597zehrar
Aug 7, 2024
Wonderful! - Aphrodite was really very warm and funny and well informed and accommodating! Highly recommended doing the island with her!
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).