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Discover Santorini, 5 Hour Private Tour (North Side)

The complete north Santorini experience: caldera views, volcanic landscapes, Oia sunset & hilltop monasteries.

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5 hours2–20 PersonsPrivate toursFrom €350for 2 guests, per group

At a glance

Tour Overview

Your tour begins with a stop at the island's iconic caldera viewpoint. Then head to Firostefani, a traditional village with tiny churches. Continue to Imerovigli to see the caves and Skaros mountain. On the way to Oia, witness red, black and yellow volcanic lava alongside the Caldera and underwater Coloumbos volcano. The tour continues to Prophet Elias monastery (650m) for 360° views, then Megalochori village, with an optional stop at Santo Wines.

Your island. Your pace.

Your day, stop by stop.

  1. 01

    Caldera Viewpoint

    Striking viewpoint with staggered cliffs, rock layers, whitewashed houses and blue domes.

  2. 02

    Firostefani

    A traditional village filled with tiny churches, views of the Volcano, Imerovigli and Oia. 15-minute stop.

  3. 03

    Imerovigli & Skaros

    See the caves where old inhabitants lived and the Skaros mountain floating on air. Photo stop.

  4. 04

    Volcanic Road

    Witness red, black and yellow volcanic lava on the left, the Caldera and underwater Coloumbos volcano on the right.

  5. 05

    Oia

    Blue-roofed churches, old houses, traditional coffee shops, boutiques, art galleries and traditional Greek baklava. Visit the Old Venetian Castle on the edge of the island.

  6. 06

    Prophet Elias Monastery

    The highest point of the island at 650m (2,000ft), enjoy a complete 360° view of Santorini.

  7. 07

    Megalochori

    A small traditional village with authentic Santorinian character.

  8. 08

    Santo Wines

    Time permitting, taste volcanic wines at this caldera-edge winery (optional stop).

Included in your experience

  • Pick up from and to your hotel or other destination
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Professional coach driver
  • Half-day (5h approx.) private tour with personal local driver
  • All taxes included
  • Flexibility to customize your itinerary on the spot
Before you go
  • Confirmation at time of booking
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Private tour, only your group participates

After the tour we leave you at your hotel, cable car or any other place of your choice.

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How much is a private Santorini tour?

Our 3-hour private tour starts at €220 for 2 guests. A full 8-hour tour starts at €400 for 2 guests. Prices change with group size. Each tour page shows its itinerary and group price table.

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From our guests

Guests describe their tours with Marinakis Tours. Stops and tour durations vary.

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Google
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Amazing Santorini Experience with Chrissa We had such a wonderful experience with our tour guide, Chrissa! She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and made our day in Santorini truly special. She took us to some of the most famous and beautiful photographic spots on the island, giving us plenty of opportunities to capture those unforgettable Santorini views. One of the highlights was being taken to the best gyros place in Oia, absolutely delicious and such a great local experience! Chrissa also showed us all the best places to buy gold and souvenirs in Fira, which was incredibly helpful. A big thank you also to our driver, who was fantastic! He was an excellent driver, navigating the tight spaces with confidence and always dropping us off as close as possible to each destination. This made exploring so much easier and more enjoyable.

Loutini Douveas

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Tripadvisor
This tour was overall very enjoyable. Oia was my favorite spot and an absolute beauty. Niko took us to a hideaway lunch with fresh caught fish at Captain Luiso's and it was very relaxing and onolicious!

Elijah Muraoka

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