from
/per group
Private Half Day Bus Tour of Santorini's South Side
5 hours
English
Private: Only you & your group
Professional driver as a tour assistant
Free pickup & drop-off
You will be picked up from your stay or the nearest accessible point, by minibus
Electronic voucher (e-Ticket)
Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity
Free cancellation
Up to 100% refund according to the cancellation policy
Lowest Price Guarantee
Book with confidence! Find a lower price, and we'll refund the difference.
Starting location
Your Santorini hotel or a meeting point close to the cruise ship port.
Starting timePlease advise your preferred departure time or the arrival time of your cruise ship upon booking.
Discover the charm, wonder and history of Santorini, one of the top destinations in the world, with Marinakis Tours. Let Marinakis Tours, which was founded in 2000, assist you in the most beautiful Santorini experience. Our staff can offer all the essentials of the perfect holiday: exceptional value for money, destination knowledge and attention to detail. The agency generously provides pick up from and to your cruise ship, the airport or your hotel. Let's get started!
The journey begins from Fira and then we head to the island's highest point, where the Prophet Elias Monastery is perched at almost 2,000 feet (600 m), enjoy the scenic view of the island and take photos for about 15'. Then we head to the village of Pyrgos where we will take a stroll to see the blue-roofed churches, the caves and the Venetian Castle for many amazing photos for about 30'. Then we visit Santo Wines, a traditional Santorini winery, and grasp the opportunity to sample the local wine. Afterwards we head to Akrotiri, a traditional village of 150 people where the well-known Red Beach and the archaeological city are located (without the tour assistant). Then we head to Perissa, the most beautiful Black Beach in Europe and make a quick stop for some coffee. There our journey ends.
The journey begins from Fira and then we head to the island's highest point, where the Prophet Elias Monastery is perched at almost 2,000 feet (600 m), enjoy the scenic view of the island and take photos for about 15'. Then we head to the village of Pyrgos where we will take a stroll to see the blue-roofed churches, the caves and the Venetian Castle for many amazing photos for about 30'. Then we visit Santo Wines, a traditional Santorini winery, and grasp the opportunity to sample the local wine. Afterwards we head to Akrotiri, a traditional village of 150 people where the well-known Red Beach and the archaeological city are located (without the tour assistant). Then we head to Perissa, the most beautiful Black Beach in Europe and make a quick stop for some coffee. There our journey ends.
What you will see/visit
Tour Details
Inclusions
- Transportation from/to your stay with an A/C mini-bus
- Professional coach driver
- All taxes
- Flexibility to customize your itinerary on the spot, to include additional stops for shopping or relaxing
- Wine tasting
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Local guide
- Private: Only you & your group
Exclusions
- Entrance fees for Akrotiri (20€ approx./person)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks
- Any wine tasting fees
- Airport pick up
Additional info
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
Reviews by real customers
See more reviews
4.9
Excellent
based on 8 verified reviews
Traveler StoriesWhat travelers experienced
JP
Jeffrey P.
United States,
2 Jul 2025
Great guide and tour
Our guide (Theo) and the way we utilized the five hours were exceptional. He was prompt, full of history and local knowledge, and able to customize the itinerary to what we were most interested in. We got away from Fira and Oia and spent time in some smaller neighborhoods and beaches relaxing with coffee, gelato, wine, and conversation with locals and tourists from all over the world. Highlights were Pyrgos, the view from Prophet Elias, and Perissa beach. Highly recommend!!
Marinakis Tours
Marinakis tours feels truly grateful to read such kind words. Feedback like yours inspires us to keep striving every day to become even better and to always offer the best possible experience. NIKOLAOS MARINAKIS
AG
Amy G.
United States,
19 Jun 2024
Excellent Experience-Must Do!
Do not hesitate on booking this experience! The absolute best way to experience the great people and places of beautiful Santorini. Our guide Poppy was a joy to spend the day with. She explained culture/sites wonderfully. Asked where/what we were interested in seeing and quickly designed the best route to maximize our journey. Marco our driver spoke limited English but it did not stop him from being fun to be around. Through Poppy, Marcos made his own suggestions and offered insight into this amazing island. Marcos even surprised us with purchasing one of his favorite local dishes for us to snack on. It was delicious! Such a kind gesture-especially using his personal money. I cannot say enough good things about this tour/company most definitely Poppy & Marcos.
mg
maggie g.
Hong Kong,
3 Aug 2023
Very experienced and friendly guide
The guide/driver is super nice and we saw everything we wanted to see. The only reason didn’t rate a five star is because the car is old and the AC is horrible , A must do!
HH
Heather H.
Canada,
5 Jun 2023
Amazing Experience With Excellent Guide
We booked a private tour for 8 people from Canada. Everything went according to plan from start to finish. Electra met us at the top of the cable car and guided us through beautiful Santorini with our driver. Vehicle was spacious and modern and comfortably sat all of us with seats to spare. The highlight for us was Santo Winery which was breathtaking. The 5 hours flew by, so we probably should have booked another hour so we could have had more time at the beach. Thank you so much SantoriniView and Marinakis Tours for making our trip memorable. I will definitely recommend you to my friends. Cheers!
Marinakis Tours
thank you very much for your kind words .and you guys were great company .l would love to see you again to give you again a nice tour and see the rest of the villace in Santorini Best Regards Nikolaos Marinakis..
Good to Know
Voucher
Once your booking is complete, you will receive the voucher, which includes the meeting point, time and supplier’s contact information, at your email address. You need to have it with you, in paper form or in digital form.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled date, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled date, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee of the advance payment. If you fail to appear at the designated meeting point for the tour, your booking will be considered a no-show, and the full amount will be charged.
Passport or Id
Full names of the passengers (as shown on their passport or id). Passengers need to have onboard with them their passport or id or a copy of them, in case the Port Authority runs a check on the boat. A picture on their mobile will suffice.
Boost Your Travel Experience!
Create your dream Santorini itinerary with our easy-to-use Trip Planner!
Experience Santorini your way with our FREE personalized trip planner! Just enter your travel dates and style, and you'll get instantly a custom itinerary, tailored to your desires!
