Santorini 4hr Private Tour: Oia, Fira & Kamari Beach

Caldera views, a traditional village, black sand beach and a blue domed church in one morning

A 4-hour private Santorini tour with a live guide in English or German covers the island's main sights: the panoramic overlook of all five islands, the clifftop village of Oia with its Venetian castle ruins, the traditional architecture of Pyrgos, Kamari Beach's black sand, and a famous blue domed church. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Wine tasting can be added at checkout.

Options for this experience

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From € 160 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Erste Eindrücke Deutsch 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in German Lasts 4 hours, travel by minivan, includes pickup

First Impressions English 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00 includes pickup

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Step-by-step itinerary

Santorini island highlights tour

• Enjoy panoramic island view
• Explore traditional village Pyrgos
• Walk on Kamari Beach black sand
• Visit famous blue domed church
• Explore Venetian castle ruins in Oia

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Pyrgos 45m
2. Kamari Beach 20m
3. Three Bells of Fira 10m
4. Oia 45m

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private guide in English or German.
• bottled water throughout the tour.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Times

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• Every day 09:00 10:00 13:00 14:00 15:00

Information

Feel the volcanic breeze, wander Pyrgos lanes, and dip your toes in Kamari’s black sand on this Santorini private tour. Includes pickup and local guide.

Group Private

Live guide English, German and Greek

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Pickup is included in the price. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 464 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (11 and older) · Under 11: can't be booked

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

The tour starts with a panoramic stop where you see the entire island laid out: all five islands that make up Santorini visible from one vantage point. From there the guide takes you into Pyrgos, the traditional village built inland, where you walk through the architecture and local life without the crowds that pack the clifftop towns. The route then drops to Kamari Beach, where you step onto black sand and wade into the Aegean if you want to.

The tour includes a stop at the famous blue domed church, then climbs to Oia. There you explore the ruins of a Venetian castle and stand at the edge of the caldera: the massive volcanic crater that defines Santorini's shape. The guide gives you time to walk around instead of rushing through. Bottled water is provided throughout, and the whole day is arranged: the driver picks you up from your hotel and brings you back, so you don't navigate between stops or worry about timing.

The tour runs 4 hours and suits first-time visitors or anyone short on time who wants the essential sights without building an itinerary. A live guide in English or German is included. If you want to add a wine tasting, you can choose that option at checkout.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Pickup is included in the price. When you book, you choose your hotel from 464 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Greek.

What is Oia like when we get there on this tour?

Oia sits at the cliff edge of the caldera, and you'll explore the ruins of a Venetian castle there while taking in the view over the volcanic crater. The guide gives you time to walk around the site instead of a quick stop.

Do we actually get in the water at Kamari Beach?

Kamari Beach is included as a stop where you walk on the black sand and can dip your toes in the Aegean Sea if you want to. It's your choice whether to wade in or just walk the shoreline.

Can we taste local wine on this tour?

Wine tasting is not included in the standard tour rate, but you can add it as an option at checkout if you want to sample local wines during the day.

How much walking is involved?

The tour includes walking through Pyrgos village, exploring Oia and its Venetian ruins, and strolling Kamari Beach. It's suitable for all fitness levels, and you set your own pace at each stop.

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