4-Hour Private Custom Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting

Four hours, four villages, one guide who knows where the light hits best

A 4-hour private tour of Santorini with a local guide covers Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani and Santo Wines winery, with hotel pickup and a luxury air-conditioned vehicle. The itinerary is flexible. You choose which stops matter most and how long to linger at each one. Bottled water and all fees are included. The guide speaks English.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Santorini highlights with guide

• Pick up from northern Santorini
• Visit Oia and explore streets
• Walk through Imerovigli streets
• Admire Mount Skaros views
• Visit Firostefani and see Three Bells
• Wine tasting at Santo-Wines Winery

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and heads north to Oia, where you spend roughly an hour wandering the cobblestoned streets between the blue-domed churches and the cliff-edge shops. The Caldera view is the draw here, and the guide knows the angles for photos and the quieter cafés that aren't mobbed by the afternoon crowds. From there it's a short drive to Imerovigli, where Skaros Rock rises above the village: a UNESCO-protected formation of lava that once served as a lookout against pirates. You walk through the narrow streets and get a direct line to the volcano and Thirasia island across the water.

The third stop is Firostefani, a smaller traditional village built around the Three Bells church, which sits on the rim with an unobstructed view of the volcano. Most people spend twenty minutes here shooting photos, then move on. The final hour lands at Santo Wines, one of Santorini's largest wineries, where you taste a selection of local wines on a terrace that circles the entire Caldera: 360 degrees of view while you're tasting. The winery is the reason the tour runs four hours instead of three. If wine isn't your thing, you can swap this stop for somewhere else or ask to spend more time in one of the villages instead.

The vehicle is a luxury air-conditioned car, which matters in summer when the island heats up fast. Pickup is included from your hotel, and the guide handles the route and the timing, so you're not navigating or wondering where to go next. Bottled water comes with you, and all entrance fees are covered. The tour suits anyone with a few hours between flights or a morning before an afternoon ferry, and it works for families with small children: infant car seats are available if you need one.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
• a local English-speaking guide for the full 4 hours.
• bottled water.
• entrance to Santo Wines winery with wine tasting.
• all fees and taxes.
• infant car seats if needed.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mr Volcano Santorini Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private vehicle and guide for a few hours to linger in villages like Oia or pivot to ruins and wineries based on what appeals to you in the moment.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Skaros Rock and why is it on this tour?

Skaros Rock is a UNESCO-protected volcanic formation above Imerovigli that was once a defensive lookout point. It's included because it offers a direct view of the volcano and Thirasia island, and the walk through the village to reach the viewpoint is one of the quieter moments on the tour.

Can I skip the wine tasting at Santo Wines if I don't drink?

Yes. The tour is flexible, so you can ask your guide to swap the winery for another stop: more time in Oia, a visit to a local restaurant, or a different village entirely. Tell the operator when you book what matters most to you.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

Walking is light and mostly on flat or gently sloped cobblestoned streets in the villages. Skaros Rock has a short uphill walk to the viewpoint, but it's not strenuous. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide can adjust the pace if you need breaks.

Does the tour include lunch or meals?

Lunch is not included, but each village has traditional restaurants and cafés where you can eat if you want to. The guide can recommend places, and you can build eating time into whichever stop you choose to linger at.

What time does the tour start, and can I choose a different time?

Start times are arranged when you book. Since the tour is private and customizable, you can request a morning, afternoon or late-afternoon departure depending on what suits your schedule and whether you want to catch the sunset in Oia.

Is the vehicle comfortable for a long drive?

The vehicle is a luxury air-conditioned car from a brand-new fleet, designed for comfort on Santorini's winding roads. Pickup is included from your hotel, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to meet the tour.