Private Santorini tour with Oia sunset and wine tasting

Four hours hitting Santorini's postcard spots and the places locals actually go

A private four-hour tour of Santorini in an air-conditioned sedan with a local guide who drives and narrates, picking your route from iconic sites like Oia and the Three Bells of Firostefani, lesser-known stops like Megalochori village and the Akrotiri Lighthouse, and scenic viewpoints for photos. The itinerary is customizable to fit your interests, and pickup and drop-off are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Red Beach15m
2. Akrotiri40m

Explore Santorini's iconic sights and villages

• Visit Three Bells of Firostefani
• Explore Megalochori village
• Visit Akrotiri Lighthouse viewpoint
• Discover Red Beach
• Tour archaeological site of Akrotiri
• Visit Profitis Ilias Monastery
• Tour Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum
• Explore Oia village and sunset spots

The experience

The tour runs four hours, which means you're choosing stops rather than racing through all of them. The operator builds the day around what matters to you: some travelers want the Oia sunset and the Red Beach. Others skip those for the Profitis Ilias Monastery at 567 meters, where the view spans the entire island and the Aegean. The Three Bells of Firostefani, the white-domed church on the caldera edge that shows up in every Santorini postcard, is a natural opening stop. From there, the guide steers toward either the crowded highlights or the quieter finds: Megalochori, a traditional village with neoclassical mansions and cobbled alleys where winemaking still matters to the locals, or the Akrotiri Lighthouse on the southwestern cliffs, built in 1892 and positioned for dramatic sunset light without the tour-bus crowds.

You travel in a luxury sedan with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and bottled water included. The guide is a local who speaks English or Greek and knows the island's history: the stories behind the architecture in Oia, the significance of the churches, the 300-year winemaking heritage that still runs through villages like Megalochori. Photo stops are built into the route at scenic viewpoints. The guide knows where the light works and where the classic angles live. If wine interests you, the itinerary can include a stop at the Koutsoyannopoulos Winery, an underground museum inside a natural cave where you taste volcanic wines like Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, though that's a choice you make when booking.

Pickup and drop-off happen at your hotel. The tour suits groups of three to four people. Larger groups need a separate conversation with the operator. Because the four-hour window is fixed and the island is large, customization is the point. You tell the guide what you came for, and the route bends to fit.

What’s included

• Private tour with professional local driver-guide in English or Greek.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned luxury sedan.
• bottled water.
• Wi-Fi.
• photo stops at scenic viewpoints.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private Luxury ToursUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Greek · 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00Lasts 4 hours; we recommend this option for the richest, most immersive experience, as our tours are custom-designed. Tailor-made: explore Santorini's hidden gems on a private island tour built around you. Our tours run in new-model Mercedes luxury sedans, which provide the highest levels of safety and comfort. Pickup is included.

4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Greek · 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00For 4 people. Pickup is included.

5 peopleUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Greek · 9 departure times: the first at 00:00, the last at 16:00For 5 people. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 4h, runs every day, 8 start times, from € 400 per group, with a live guide in English and Greek, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Audio guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by V&E Santorini Luxury Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to skip the standard tour-bus route and spend your four hours on the stops that actually interest you, whether that's the famous Oia sunset, the quiet village of Megalochori, the archaeological depth of Akrotiri, or a mix of all three. The customizable itinerary means you're not following someone else's schedule. The guide adapts to what you came to see.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

What is the Three Bells of Firostefani and why does every Santorini tour stop there?

The Three Bells of Firostefani is a small white-domed church perched on the caldera's edge, famous for its panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, the volcanic islands, and the classic Santorini landscape. It's one of the most photographed landmarks on the island because the view and the architecture are exactly what people picture when they think of Santorini.

Can I see the Akrotiri archaeological site on this tour?

Akrotiri, the prehistoric Minoan city buried under volcanic ash for over 3,500 years, can be added to your itinerary if you want it. The guide can take you there, though entry to the archaeological museum is not included in the tour price and you'd arrange that separately.

Is there a winery stop, and does it include wine tasting?

The Koutsoyannopoulos Winery, an underground museum inside a natural cave, can be part of your route. A private tour and tasting of volcanic wines like Assyrtiko and Vinsanto are available, but this is an optional add-on you choose at checkout, not included in the base tour.

What does the four-hour limit mean for how many stops I can make?

Four hours covers the drive time and stops combined, so you're choosing quality over quantity. You might hit three to five major stops depending on how long you spend at each one. The guide works with you to fit the places that matter most into the time you have.

Does the tour include time in Oia for the sunset?

Oia can be your final stop, and the guide can time the route to arrive for sunset if that's what you want. You'll have time to walk the narrow streets, find photo spots, and watch the light change over the caldera, though the exact timing depends on the season and your other stops.