Santorini in a Day: Private Custom Santorini Tour with Pickup
Overview
See the Santorini of your dreams on this private, 4-hour, 5-hour or 8-hour tour with a private driver-guide.
Customised entirely to your interests, your itinerary is totally flexible.
With transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle included, this tour has everything you need to make the most of your time in Santorini.
Visit quintessential sights such as the postcard-perfect village of Oia, the Three Bells of Fira, The Blue-Domed Churches of Santorini, Iconic Vista Points with Sweeping Views, the Black Sand Beaches or head off the beaten path and visit the spots often missed by visitors.
- Private custom tour tailored to your interests and preferences
- Pickup from your hotel, port, or airport for added convenience
- Explore Santorini’s highlights, including Oia and local beaches
- Enjoy a private and uninterrupted view of one of the beautiful Santorini's Blue Dome Churches exclusively available ony to our guests, at Santorini Day Tours own premises
What's Included
- Local insights on Santorini’s sights, history, and culture during your drive
- Comfortable Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned van or bus
- One bottle of mineral water per person
- Flexible itinerary — customize the tour to see the places you want
- Pickup and drop-off from all accessible Santorini locations (hotel, port, or airport)
- Private Viewpoint of one of the beautiful Santorini Blue Dome churches without the crowds
- Private tour with English-speaking driver-guide
- Cruise Passengers Only: Santorini Cable Car Tickets
Meeting and Pickup
1. Hotel & Airbnb Guests Pickup Pickup is available from all hotels and Airbnbs in Santorini. If your hotel or Airbnb is not accessible by car due to pedestrian-only areas or other restrictions, pickup will take place at a nearby main road location, within a short walking distance. This is standard practice for all tours and excursions in Santorini, as many hotels and Airbnbs are not directly accessible by car due to pedestrian zones and steps.2. Cruise Passengers Pickup Santorini is a tender-only port. You will be tendered ashore to either: Athinios Port (road-accessible), or Fira Town Port / Old Port (not accessible by car, serviced only by cable car). If you are tendered to Athinios Port, we will pick you up directly from the Athinios Port (road access available). If you are tendered to Fira Town Port instead, pickup will be from the Santorini McDonald’s near the top of the cable car, please note that in order to reach Santorini McDonalds you must take the cable car from the Old Port (3 minutes ride, bottom to top). Cable Car Tickets: €10 per person, per ride (extra cost, paid directly at the cable car counter; tickets cannot be pre-purchased, cost is not included in tour cost - must be covered on your own). The tour operator has no control whether you are finally tendered to Fira Town Port or Athinios Port; this decision is made solely by cruise line/ship.3. Travelers Arriving by Ferry (not Cruise Ship) Complimentary (free of charge) pickup is provided from the Santorini (Athinios) Port.4. Travelers Arriving by Plane / Helicopter / Commercial Flight This tour provides complimentary (free of charge) pickup from Santorini Airport as well as all heliports and helipads in Santorini.F.A.Q - Cruise Passengers: "I am a cruise passenger, what happens if I arrive late, I am nervous that with the tendering and cable car logistics I might miss my private tour/driver appointment"/ Answer: We are aware that Santorini is a tender port, and we understand that the “logistics” with the cable car and tenders is somewhat unpredictable. Regardless if you arrive late on your private tour/driver appointment, there is no need to worry. Your “tour/driver” time starts from the moment you meet with your guide/driver, not before. Our staff member/members will be waiting for you for as long as it needs – complimentary. Additionally, our Customer Support/Service Team is always with you via live WhatsApp Chat, to guide you through every process, emergencies and last-minute assistance where needed.
What To Expect
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Oia
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Perissa Black Sand Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Three Bells of Fira
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Prophet Elias Lookout Point
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Savvas Popeye
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Akrotiri Lighthouse
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pyrgos Kallistis
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Santo Winery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Santorini Day Tours
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Hotel Pickup is available from all hotels & Airbnb's across Santorini. In case your hotel is not accessible by car due to restrictions your pickup will be coordinated from a nearby accessible location within walking distance from hotel.
- F.A.Q - Cruise Passengers: "I am a cruise passenger, what happens if I arrive late, I am nervous that with the tendering and cable car logistics I might miss my private tour/driver appointment"/ Answer: We are aware that Santorini is a tender port, and we understand that the “logistics” with the cable car and tenders is somewhat unpredictable. Regardless if you arrive late on your private tour/driver appointment, there is no need to worry. Your “tour/driver” time starts from the moment you meet with your guide/driver, not before. Our staff member/members will be waiting for you for as long as it needs – complimentary. Additionally, our Customer Support/Service Team is always with you via live WhatsApp Chat, to guide you through every process, emergencies and last-minute assistance where needed.
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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).
- Local insights on Santorini’s sights, history, and culture during your drive.
- Comfortable Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned van or bus.
- One bottle of mineral water per person.
- Flexible itinerary — customize the tour to see the places you want.
- Pickup and drop-off from all accessible Santorini locations (hotel, port, or airport).
- Private Viewpoint of one of the beautiful Santorini Blue Dome churches without the crowds.
- Private tour with English-speaking driver-guide.
- Cruise Passengers Only: Santorini Cable Car Tickets.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santorini in a Day: Private Custom Santorini Tour with Pickup is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 in a Day: Private Custom Santorini Tour with Pickup 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
- Local insights on Santorini’s sights, history, and culture during your drive
- Comfortable Mercedes-Benz air-conditioned van or bus
- One bottle of mineral water per person
- Flexible itinerary — customize the tour to see the places you want
- Pickup and drop-off from all accessible Santorini locations (hotel, port, or airport)
- Private Viewpoint of one of the beautiful Santorini Blue Dome churches without the crowds
- Private tour with English-speaking driver-guide
- Cruise Passengers Only: Santorini Cable Car Tickets
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Hotel Pickup is available from all hotels & Airbnb's across Santorini. In case your hotel is not accessible by car due to restrictions your pickup will be coordinated from a nearby accessible location within walking distance from hotel.
- F.A.Q - Cruise Passengers: "I am a cruise passenger, what happens if I arrive late, I am nervous that with the tendering and cable car logistics I might miss my private tour/driver appointment"/ Answer: We are aware that Santorini is a tender port, and we understand that the “logistics” with the cable car and tenders is somewhat unpredictable. Regardless if you arrive late on your private tour/driver appointment, there is no need to worry. Your “tour/driver” time starts from the moment you meet with your guide/driver, not before. Our staff member/members will be waiting for you for as long as it needs – complimentary. Additionally, our Customer Support/Service Team is always with you via live WhatsApp Chat, to guide you through every process, emergencies and last-minute assistance where needed.
