Santorini: Electric Bike & Scooter Tour with Wine Tasting

Summary

Electric ride from Perissa Beach to Emporio Castelli and Megalochori vineyards

You’ll cruise along Santorini’s coast on an electric bike or scooter with a local guide, weaving through Emporio’s old Castelli streets and pausing for wine tasting in Megalochori’s oldest cellar. Expect sea breezes, vineyard scents, laughter over snacks — and maybe a new favorite view you’ll keep thinking about later.

What’s the experience like?

We started rolling out from Perissa Beach, that black sand crunching under our shoes as we got used to the electric bikes. I could smell sunscreen and seaweed — not a bad combo, honestly. Our guide, Yannis, had this way of making you feel like you’d known him for ages. He kept saying “slowly, slowly” in Greek when someone tried to race ahead. The sun was already climbing but there was a salty breeze that made it all feel lighter than I expected.

After some quiet roads we glided into Emporio village. It’s all winding alleys and whitewashed walls — I nearly clipped a corner trying to look at the blue doors and not at the road. We stopped at the old Castelli (Venetian castle), which looks like it’s been holding secrets for centuries. Yannis pointed out little details I’d never have noticed: faded handprints on a wall, laundry flapping above us like flags. I tried asking about the history in my broken Greek; he grinned and switched to English before I embarrassed myself further.

The ride picked up again through these narrow vineyard paths toward Megalochori. Grapevines everywhere — some so gnarled they looked ancient. Someone joked about swapping bikes for donkeys. At the winery, there was this cool stone cellar smell that hit me first, then three glasses of Santorini wine (the white one tasted almost salty). They gave us kritharoboukie—little barley rusks—which honestly went down too fast with the wine. I still think about that taste.

On the way back we took a different route past windmills and more vineyards, legs feeling lazy but grateful for those electric motors. There were moments where it got really quiet except for cicadas buzzing and someone laughing behind me about their helmet hair. Back at Perissa Beach, sand in my shoes again — didn’t really want it to end just yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Santorini electric bike tour highlights

• Start at Perissa Black Beach
• Visit Emporio Village and Castelli
• Pedal through Megalochori vineyards
• Wine tasting at oldest winery
• Enjoy Caldera view and hidden beauty
• Return via vineyards and windmills

Top questions

How long does the Santorini electric bike tour last?

The tour lasts around 3 hours from start to finish.

Is hotel pickup included in this Santorini bike tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included with your booking.

Do I need experience riding an electric bike?

No special experience is needed but you should know how to ride a regular bicycle.

What is the minimum age or height for participants?

The minimum age is 16 years old and minimum height is 160 cm (5'2").

Are snacks or drinks provided during the tour?

Yes, bottled water, coffee or tea or wine tasting with snacks are included.

How many people can join each group?

The maximum group size is 6 people per booking.

Is this tour suitable for people with health issues?

This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or heart problems.

What should I bring or wear for the tour?

Wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes; helmets and gloves are provided.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, use of an electric bike or scooter with helmet and gloves, bottled water plus coffee or tea (or wine tasting), local snacks at the winery stop, safety briefing from your guide, and even use of an action camera or phone if you want to capture those winding vineyard roads before heading back to Perissa Beach.