Santorini Private Customizable Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems
Overview
Discover Santorini through the eyes of locals on a private, fully customizable island tour designed around you.
From the iconic blue-domed churches of Oia and breathtaking caldera views to charming traditional villages and hidden gems, experience the island at your own pace, away from the usual rush of group tours.
Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a friendly local tour leader who shares authentic stories, local traditions, and insider tips.
Whether you're visiting Santorini on a cruise or enjoying a longer island stay, we'll help you create an experience that reflects your interests, preferences, and available time.
Your tour, your pace, your Santorini.
The itinerary includes suggested highlights rather than a fixed route. Stops are selected and customized according to your preferences and chosen tour duration (4–8 hours), so not all listed locations are visited on every tour.
What's Included
- Tour Leader throughout the experience
- Flexible stops for photos, sightseeing & hidden local spots
- Hotel, villa, airport & port pickup/drop-off. Cruise guests: Fira cable car upper station.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with comfortable transportation
- Personalized itinerary fully customized to your preferences
- Food, drinks & personal expenses
- Entrance fees for archaeological sites, museums & attractions
- Wine tasting fees at wineries (optional experience)
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship guests are not included (€10 per person, per ride)
Meeting and Pickup
Cruise Ship Guests: The main meeting point is at the top Cable Car station in Fira Town, where your tour leader will be waiting holding a sign with your name. Alternative pickup can also be arranged from Athinios Port or Ammoudi Port if you prefer to arrive by private water taxi (extra cost applies).Hotels & Villas: Pickup is available directly from your hotel, villa, Airbnb, or from the nearest accessible meeting location if vehicle access is limited.Airport & Ferry Arrivals: Your tour leader will meet you at the arrivals area holding a personalized sign with your name for an easy and stress-free pickup experience.Pickup Options Available Santorini Airport (JTR) Athinios Ferry Port Fira Cable Car Upper Station Hotels, Villas & Airbnbs across Santorini Custom meeting points upon request Important NotesPlease provide your accommodation details, cruise ship name, or arrival information after booking so we can organize the most convenient pickup for you.
What To Expect
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Oia
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Three Bells of Fira
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Imerovigli
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pyrgos Kallistis
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Akrotiri
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Red Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Perissa Black Sand Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Megalochori
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Castelli of Emporio
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tour Leader throughout the experience.
- Flexible stops for photos, sightseeing & hidden local spots.
- Hotel, villa, airport & port pickup/drop-off. Cruise guests: Fira cable car upper station.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with comfortable transportation.
- Personalized itinerary fully customized to your preferences.
- Food, drinks & personal expenses.
- Entrance fees for archaeological sites, museums & attractions.
- Wine tasting fees at wineries (optional experience).
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship guests are not included (€10 per person, per ride).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santorini Private Customizable Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santorini Private Customizable Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tour Leader throughout the experience
- Flexible stops for photos, sightseeing & hidden local spots
- Hotel, villa, airport & port pickup/drop-off. Cruise guests: Fira cable car upper station.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with comfortable transportation
- Personalized itinerary fully customized to your preferences
- Food, drinks & personal expenses
- Entrance fees for archaeological sites, museums & attractions
- Wine tasting fees at wineries (optional experience)
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship guests are not included (€10 per person, per ride)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
