SHORE EXCURSIONS · GREECE
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The 15 most popular santorini shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
A small-group Santorini shore excursion for cruise days: Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos black sand, with easy timing.
Most Popular“Easy to find, tendering is a little annoying, but nothing to be done. Zeus was very funny and showed us plenty of hidden local gems. Do this tour instead of riding the donkeys!”
Skip Santorini cable-car lines with boat transfers and a small-group half-day to Oia, Megalochori, Black Beach, and blue domes.
“Yianni is the best tour guide we have ever had. He was full of energy, had a ton of information and stories to tell about Santorini and its culture! He went out of his way to ensure our group had optimal photo opportunities and positions. We loved that he called us "best group ever". He…”
A 6-hour Santorini highlights day with pickup, onboard WiFi, and fast stops from Fira to Oia, Pyrgos, beaches, and Megalochori.
“This was the best tour we were on in all the countries we had visited. Nico was informative and very entertaining. With the limited time in Santorini we saw everything. Doing a private tour was the best choice for our group of 3.”
Santorini half-day tour with Oia, Firostefani views, Megalochori village, and Perivolos Black Beach, plus sunset options and Wi-Fi.
“It was a well thought out, full Santorini experience. Ask for Maria. She’s sweet and knowledgeable and willing to ensure the best time. Highly recommend.”
Private Santorini shore tour with port pickup, a custom route, and stunning caldera viewpoints plus volcanic beaches and optional wine stops.
“Fantastic (once we made it up the hill via cable car ). Our host Nick showed us the entire island and beat the crowds with his local knowledge We had a fantastic day seeing the busy tourist areas but also the remote. Well done”
Skip Sky Tram lines on a 5-hour Santorini port tour with scenic Caldera stops, classic villages, Oia time, and optional lunch or beach break.
“Our tour guide, Yianni, was fantastic and very knowledgeable. He was able to help us get through Oia with little fuss even though there were a lot of tourists. Yianni & our driver were also very helpful while touring other some villages and took some great photos at local spots.”
Private Santorini shore tour with A/C transport, Wi‑Fi, and cruise-port pickup. Visit Fira, Oia, Pyrgos, Prophet Elias, black sand beach.
“I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!!! Our guide Katerina was amazing! She catered the entire tour to our preferences and even played our personal paparazzi, taking numerous pictures of our family for us. The scenery was stunningly, beautiful. The only thing to be aware of is that return transportation is not included in the…”
A Santorini shore excursion with Oia and Firostefani photo stops, Prophet Elias views, and volcanic wine tasting at Venetsanos Winery.
“Highly recommend this tour if you only have a short time in Santorini. Our tour guide Michael Angelo was very informative and knew all the right spots to take us for great pictures. The wine tasting was also great! Got a lot of information about the wine of Santorini.”
6-hour Santorini small-group tour with volcanic views, Megalochori, St Nicholas walk, and Anhydrous wine tasting included.
“Elisa was a great guide and provided information on the culture, history and geography of the island. Provided great insight on the way of life on the island. Vasili was a great driver.”
Private Santorini half-day tour visiting Messaria, Megalochori, Emporio, Vlychada, Akrotiri, and Faros Market with pickup and WiFi.
“The private tour was the best way to experience Santorini.”
Private Santorini shore tour with caldera viewpoints, Red Beach, Oia views, Akrotiri/Atlantis themes, plus optional Santo wine and hotel pickup.
“Fab half day trip with a lovely local, who has a genuine passion for the island and what he does. The sights we saw were great, we got lots of information as we travelled around the island and the van was very clean and comfortable. Water was also provided. Highly recommend for anyone who wants…”
A fast, well-planned 5-hour private Santorini stop with Oia views, black-sand beaches, caldera geology, and a mountain monastery visit.
“Panos was an OUTSTANDING tour guide with historical knowledge that far exceeded our expectations!!! Panos made our experience to his island the most glorious experience we had on our entire trip! We were on a 10-day cruise with Santorini being our first stop! Everything and everyone after that paled in comparison to the incredible tour…”
A customizable 5-hour Santorini shore excursion with private van pickup, narrated stops in Oia and beyond, and optional wine and Akrotiri.
“Santorini was one of our cruise ports and this tour was the perfect way to take advantage of our short visit. Our guide met us at the top of the cable car and led us to our vehicle which was spacious and comfortable. We were able to cover a lot of ground on the island…”
A private 5-hour Santorini shore trip with Fira views, Oia strolling time, Megalochori charm, and both Red and black-sand beaches.
“Stavros was a knowledgeable guide and fit the tour to meet our interests. He took us to the obligatory tourist stops for photo ops but also lesser crowded areas.”
5-hour Santorini cruise tour with Firostefani, Oia, Profitis Ilias and Perivolos beach. English guide, pickup, mobile tickets.
“We first booked with NCL and when it was cancelled went with Viator. Going to Santorini book with Viator! Excellent tour and outstanding tour guide.”
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