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Santorini First Impressions Private Tour
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Santorini First Impressions Private Tour

By Santorini Experts
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Specially designed for first-time visitors, this Santorini tour offers a customized intro history and culture. See the photogenic clifftop houses of Oia village, swim at a black sand beach, visit a mountain monastery, and taste volcanic wine. Because it’s a private tour, you’ll have plenty of time for questions, and hotel pickup and drop-off make for a hassle-free experience.
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Ages 11-99
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: German, English
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Highlights
  • A personalized, half-day tour of Santorini's history and highlights
  • See the famous cliff dwellings of Oia and visit a working orthodox monastery
  • Taste Santorini wine and learn about island viticulture at a family winery
  • Private guide and transport for a customized experience

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • The wine tasting is not included in the rate of the tour.
  • Personal expenses

Begin with pickup at your Santorini accommodation and head first to a clifftop lookout point for incredible views into the sunken caldera, where are you'll learn about the island’s volcanic formation. See the much-photographed whitewashed houses, castle, and cave dwellings of Oia village before ascending the island’s highest mountain to the Monastery of Prophet Elias. Continue to a volcanic black sand beach for a stroll or swim, and then taste some of the wine produced in Santorini’s mineral-rich soil at a family winery. Learn about the challenges and benefits of making wine on the island while enjoying views of terraced vineyards built into the cliffs. Throughout the day, enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide.

Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • We pick up from any accommodation in Santorini
  • Santorini Cable Car - Upper Station, Ipapantis 10, Thira 847 00, Greece We will meet at the exit of the cable car station in Fira holding a sign with your name on it.
  • Airports:
  • Santorini Airport, Greece
  • Ports:
  • Cruise port, Santorini, Greece
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21559P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Santorini First Impressions Private Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Santorini First Impressions Private Tour on Tripadvisor
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Santorini First Impressions Private Tour is hosted by Santorini Experts. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Santorini Experts on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Santorini First Impressions Private Tour on Tripadvisor

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21559P1

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About the operator
Santorini Experts
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  • W4300EQkevink
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    Beautiful Santorini
    This place lived up to it's reputation,,,Oia, with it's famous blue domed vistas is breathtakingly beautiful. But...there is a great more to see on Santorini. Our fantastic tour guide, Agatha, brought us around other parts of the island, including the charming town of Megalochari, which apparently hasn't changed too much for centuries, yet looks like a lovely place to live. Agatha was full of interesting information and knew exactly what we would enjoy seeing, and even turned us on to some of the best wine we've ever had (only available on Santorini) at a nice restaurant in Oia, King Neptune. Santorini should be on everyone's bucket list.
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    Private & informative
    Sabina did a great job navigating traffic while teaching the four ous many interesting facts about Santorini. We had several opportunities to stop for photos & to get a closer look around. She also allowed us to stop by a marketplace to pick up a few supplies. She took us to the highest point of the island all the way to the other end with the grand finale in Oia for the iconic views & photo ops. The van was spacious & even though it was a bit of a challenge to get into the back seat, I was able to stretch my leg out & relieve some of my pesky sciatic pain there. I would recommend this tour.
  • 2020_Safari_Traveler
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    Love Santorini Experts!
    Santorini Experts are great! We were visiting Santorini on a cruise ship and Kathrin helped us decide on an itinerary for the day. Our guide Agatha was so entertaining and it seemed like everyone on the island knew her. She took us everywhere around the island: to the high point of the island, to Acrotiri, and to the beaches. She even explained the Greek way to enjoy ouzo (NOT the way Americans usually do). We felt like we had an long-time friend showing us around her island! Would definitely recommend Santori Experts if you want an expert guided tour.
  • Joan L
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    The best of Santorini!
    Kathryn was warm, genuine, and extremely knowledgeable. A wonderful tour! Santorini is magical, and was more magical because she was showing it to us!
  • howardhn
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    The highlight of our visit to Santorini: hike from Thira to Oia.
    Fantastic views with extremely informative narration from our tour guide, who kept a pretty good pace. Though not stated, this tour requires good hiking shoes and moderate to high level of fitness.
  • Everlovin3
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    Beautiful scenery and challenging at the same time…Well worth the journey!
    Kathrin was truly the perfect guide…She made the group feel comfortable from start to finish and stopped in ideal locations for photos…The path was quite long (6.5 miles and a good portion is uphill) So, be ready to get your steps in💪🏼
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    Your with Agatha :)
    Agatha was our guide and she was amazing. She was very kind and funny and had tremendous knowledge of the island both the history as well as sites to see nightlife, restaurants, and so much more. I really enjoyed the 6 mile hike. It was a great work out and most important, breathtaking and stunning views the entire time.
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    Your was fine but Santorini overhyped
    Agatha’s energy and smile were nice to see! Unfortunately Santorini was way too busy with 4 cruise ships in port that day! 1 hour line to go up cable car and 1.5 hrs to come down with no time in Fira at all (if you didn’t want to miss your boarding call)! Oia was the highlight of the visit to Santorini and a far second was the black sand beach.
  • Ted B
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    Winery tour is worth the time!
    We did the Santorini wine tour with Kathrin and she was fabulous! Not only did she take us to three great, and distinctively different, wineries, she shared her knowledge of wine making on the island as well as island history. A great way to spend an afternoon!
  • 232darlaw
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    Santorini half day tour
    Tour guide picked us up at our hotel. My husband has walking issues so she tailored this trip to what he could handle. She took us all over the island, including high vantage point, the beach area, vineyards, and the town of Oia. My husband walked a little ways through the town then we had him sit on a bench and I walked the rest of the town with her. She was very friendly and informative. I would highly recommend using this company.
  • RobDeb2
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    Amazing Experience in Santorini, Greece!
    City was amazing, and we were in a small group with just a few other people. It was absolutely breathtaking, and our guide was incredible. Shore Excursions takes pride in the experience, and was much better than tours we took with the cruise line. We will definitely choose Shore Excursions again!
  • pembrokepeewee
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    Best part of our trip
    Best part of trip. Guide very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend this to anyone especially if you have mobility issues. Seen some wonderful sights all in the comfort of a air conditioned vehicle.
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    Cruise on the Caldera
    Excellent experience! I highly recommend it Very professional The views are exceptional! Beautiful sunset! Free food and drinks Vip service 👌
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    Five stars to Santorini Experts
    Kathrin, our guide, was so friendly, personable and incredibly knowledgeable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. From booking, pick up from our hotel, the lovely touch of the traditional Greek sesame Koulouri and water in a tote bag (to keep) to have as a snack on the hike to her never ending knowledge of all things Santorini made this guided walking tour worth while. The small group - 4 of us today - made the tour more personalised and you didn’t feel like you were being rushed or hurried along. Kathrin made sure everyone felt incredibly welcome and catered fantastically with the varying age range in our group of 13-50 years old. If you visit Santorini and want that personal touch then Santorini Experts cannot come highly recommended enough.
  • hal l
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Lori V
Chicago, IL12 contributions
Jun 2022
Marcos was absolutely amazing - I can not speak more highly of him! We were on a 10 night cruise and this tour was the highlight of our whole trip. We had 3 young boys with us and he did an amazing job of telling us enough facts and highlights for adults but keeping the kids engaged at the same time. I own a travel agency and I will be recommending him and this company every time.
Thank you Thank you !
Written June 23, 2022
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Mama2Two2022
Wilton, Connecticut3 contributions
Jul 2022
We did this tour with Marcos in July 2022 and he was fantastic His enthusiasm and broad range of talking points kept our group of 7 - including two families, three teens and disparate interests - engaged. We got to see a wide range of things vs. the "main" area you see in all the post cards and learn about Santorini and life there. It was one of the top highlights of our 9 day cruise.
Written August 20, 2022
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David S
Rhode Island1 contribution
Oct 2021
We had a wonderful tour of a wonderful island. Agatha was waiting for us when we got off the cable car and gave us a warm and welcoming greeting. She was very informative and engaging with conversation. She even called ahead and made dinner reservations for sunset at a restaurant overlooking the water. I would highly recommend Santorini Experts.
Written October 20, 2021
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Rachel
Singapore, Singapore8 contributions
So glad we booked this tour prior to our trip, it was so much easier understand Santorini’s history with our private tour guide, Sabine! She was very punctual in meeting us and was such a fantastic tour guide. We enjoyed our tour a lot and got to know more of Santorini, thanks to her. Highly recommended!
Written January 29, 2020
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review your experience, it was our pleasure to show you our beautiful island. The fact you liked the tour and the island proves that it is also worth during the winter months. We wish you all the best
Written January 30, 2020
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katrink
Coventry, RI6 contributions
Our guide was so personable and friendly! We covered a great deal of the island while learning so much about its rich history and interesting facets. The tour was customizable for our needs. Highly recommend this tour to ensure you get the largest and enjoyable experience in Santorini.
Written October 23, 2021
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Paul A
Saint Louis, Missouri2 contributions
Jul 2023
Kathryn was wonderful to work with and very detail oriented. She planned a full day for our group of 11 to maximize our day. This included arranging a private water taxi and catamaran experience followed by a tour of the island in the afternoon with a wonderful guide.
Written July 31, 2023
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sant0rinie
We are thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional day with us, and we sincerely appreciate your kind words about our team. We are delighted that our dedication and attention to detail contributed to making your day truly special. It brings us great joy to know that you and your group of 11 had a memorable time, and we are proud to have played a part in maximizing your day. We take pride in crafting unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put into planning each detail. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the private water taxi and catamaran experience, as well as the afternoon tour of the island with our expert guide. Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering exceptional service and creating more enriching experiences for all our guests. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure.
Written July 31, 2023
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emmabX5128YC
Dalton-in-Furness, UK26 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Recently returned from a cruise. Stopped over at Santorini and was met by our lovely guide Kathrin Amazing tour. Kathrin was very knowledgeable and passionate about Santorini. Accommodated to our needs as 2 of our party had some mobility issues. Kathrin took us on a tour around the island which was very informative and plenty of phot stops and chance for a drink and free time before we were due back on our ship. Highly recommend. Kathrin you are a credit to Santorini Experts and thank you for making our holiday more memorable.
Written August 15, 2022
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Travis C
9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
This was ann excellent introductory tour to Santorini and the perfect way to start our time on the island. We visited the highest point of the island and then worked our way down to explore Pyrgos, the medieval kasteli. After that we spent a short time exploring Kamari, a black lava sand beach, before heading to a private wine tasting at Estate Argyros. We then drove to Oia and explored its iconic Main Street, blue-domed churches, and breathtaking scenic views. Our guide dropped us off at the end of the tour in Fira to explore on our own. It was the perfect first day in Santorini! Great communication on front end, reasonable pricing, a knowledgeable guide, and comfortable transport.
Written June 15, 2023
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sant0rinie
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our introductory tour provided the perfect start to your time in Santorini. We aim to showcase the best of Santorini. We're delighted that you enjoyed the private wine tasting at Estate Argyros and found our guide knowledgeable. We appreciate your kind words about our communication, reasonable pricing, and comfortable transport. It was our pleasure to provide you with the perfect first-day experience in Santorini. We hope you had an amazing time exploring Fira and the rest of the island. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Written June 25, 2023
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Billvia
Edmonton, Canada55 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Ted was very professional and took us to every corner of the island. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Santorini.
The highlight of the tour was lunch in Akrotiri at The Dolphin where we had a seaside table.
It was also a pleasure to finally meet Kathrin, the owner of Santorini Experts, whom we had been dealing with for over 3 years.
Wonderful memories!
Written October 24, 2023
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sant0rinie
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted you enjoyed your private tailor-made tour with Ted, exploring every corner of Santorini. The historical insights and the seaside lunch at The Dolphin added to the experience. It was a pleasure for Kathrin and Santorini Experts to meet you after 3 years of planning. Cheers to wonderful memories!
Written October 26, 2023
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Lisa T
1 contribution
May 2022 • Couples
We had an amazing tour with Markos around Santorini. He was extremely friendly, passionate about sharing his knowledge of the island, and made us feel like family from the moment he picked us up. Honestly, one of the most fun and best days we had here!! Extremely happy we ended up with this tour! Markos, you’re a goodfella!! :)
Written May 29, 2022
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