Santorini Private Tour
Your Caldera Concierge since 2000 — door-to-door itineraries with a local English-speaking driver, priced per vehicle.
A Santorini private tour means your group only: no fixed bus schedule, no waiting for strangers. Sunset in Oia if you land in the afternoon. Akrotiri and Red Beach if you have a full day. A helicopter hop if time is short. Marinakis Tours — EOT licence 1167E70001128601 — has been the island's Caldera Concierge for 25+ years: one WhatsApp number, one local driver, every experience on one itinerary.
Private tour prices by duration
Starting prices for 2 guests; scales with party size up to 20. Your vehicle is private.
| Duration | Highlights | From (2 guests) |
|---|---|---|
| 3h | Oia, Imerovigli & Fira viewpoints | From €220 |
| 4h | Caldera villages + Santo Wines | From €300 |
| 5h | Pyrgos · Megalochori · Oia sunset | From €350 |
| 5h | Akrotiri · Red Beach · Perissa | From €350 |
| 6h | North + south combined | From €380 |
| 8h | Whole island + winery + Oia sunset | From €400 |
3-Hour Private Tour
From €220Oia, Imerovigli & Fira viewpoints
4-Hour Classic
From €300Caldera villages + Santo Wines
5h North
From €350Pyrgos · Megalochori · Oia sunset
5h South
From €350Akrotiri · Red Beach · Perissa
6-Hour Full Island
From €380North + south combined
8-Hour Full Day
From €400Whole island + winery + Oia sunset
Pickup anywhere on the island
Hotel guests, fly-in day-trippers and cruise passengers — same private vehicle, same local host.
Hotel / villa / Airbnb
Door-to-door wherever a vehicle can stop. We message the exact pin the night before.
Santorini Airport (JTR)
Meet-and-greet in arrivals with your name sign. Ideal for landing-day private tours.
Athinios ferry port
Driver waits at the arrivals lane. Combine port transfer with a half-day or full-day tour.
Cruise cable car (Fira)
Meet at the upper cable-car station. We reverse-plan the day so you are back before all-aboard.
What's included
- Private Mercedes Sprinter or similar (your group only)
- English-speaking local driver-host
- Hotel, airport, port or cruise pickup & drop-off
- Bottled water on board
- Flexible stop times — you set the pace
- Help with photos, restaurants and winery bookings
Not included: site entrance fees (e.g. Akrotiri), optional wine tastings, meals, tips. See full 2026 cost guide · Private vs group comparison
Santorini private tour FAQs
What is a Caldera Concierge?
A Caldera Concierge is a fully-licensed, family-run Santorini private tour operator that designs door-to-door itineraries around the volcanic caldera, combining transfers, private bus tours, wineries, helicopter flights and catamaran cruises into one bookable experience. Marinakis Tours has served Santorini visitors as a Caldera Concierge since 2000 under EOT licence 1167E70001128601.
How much does a private Santorini tour cost?
Marinakis private bus tours are priced per vehicle for your party: from €220 (3h / 2 guests) up to from €400 (8h / 2 guests), scaling with group size. Helicopter flights and private catamaran charters are quoted separately. See our full price guide for 2026 rates.
Can you do a private shore excursion for cruise passengers?
Yes. We pick up at the Fira cable-car upper station, build a 4–8 hour custom route (Oia, Pyrgos, Akrotiri, wine or beaches), and guarantee return timing for your ship. See our private cruise shore excursion page.
How far in advance should I book?
48–72 hours is enough for private bus tours and transfers. Helicopter flights and full-day private charters require 2+ weeks during peak season (June–September).
Do you offer airport pickup as part of a tour?
Yes — combine a JTR or Athinios transfer with any private tour. Common combo: airport pickup + 4h tour ending at your hotel.