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Discover Santorini, 5 Hour Private Tour (South Side)

Explore the south: hilltop monasteries, ancient ruins, wine tasting, Red Beach & Perissa's black sand.

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

At a glance

Tour Overview

The journey begins from Fira heading to Prophet Elias Monastery at 600m altitude for panoramic island views. Then to Pyrgos village with its blue-roofed churches, caves and Venetian castle. Visit Santo Wines for local wine tasting. Continue to Akrotiri village with its famous Red Beach and optional archaeological site visit. End at Perissa, Europe's most beautiful black sand beach.

Your island. Your pace.

Your day, stop by stop.

  1. 01

    Prophet Elias Monastery

    Perched at almost 2,000 feet (600m), enjoy scenic panoramic views of the entire island. 15-minute photo stop.

  2. 02

    Pyrgos

    Stroll through blue-roofed churches, caves and the Venetian castle. 30-minute stop for amazing photos.

  3. 03

    Santo Wines

    A traditional Santorini winery, sample the famous local volcanic wines.

  4. 04

    Akrotiri

    A traditional village of 150 people, home to the famous archaeological city (optional sightseeing).

  5. 05

    Red Beach

    One of Santorini's most iconic beaches with dramatic red volcanic cliffs.

  6. 06

    Perissa

    The most beautiful black sand beach in Europe. Quick coffee stop before heading back.

Not Included: Entry/Admission to Akrotiri Archaeological Site (optional visit)

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
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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Starting prices are for 2 guests. Open a tour for the full group price, itinerary and inclusions.

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Santorini Airport (JTR)

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Athinios ferry port

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Upper cable car station, Fira

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The answer, at a glance

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
5 adults - 5 hour south tour Originally booked this in 2019 for our 2020 trip. When our trip was cancelled way back in 2020 we had to cancel this tour Rebooked in 2023 for our trip in 2024 Nick remembered me right away Again booked the 5 hour south tour We had the most amazing day Would highly recommend He was on time and showed us so many places during the tour Very professional and informative We all Enjoyed each and every stop during the day
Google
Our guide, Nick was exceptional. His tour gave us a view of the entire island and Nick was able to customize our stops to our families needs. We spent time seeing the sites and enjoyed the black beach of Santorini. Highly recommend Nick's service as he was a fantastic host!

Gregg Ver Hoef

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Tripadvisor
Fabulous! The best place was the black Beach, it is amazing. And the conductor was very friendly and correctly explains. I recommend.

AKE Natonde

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