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The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular fira tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
A 5-hour Santorini caldera catamaran cruise from Ammoudi with hotel transfer, snorkeling stops, BBQ, and open bar included.
“It was a great day cruise. Wonderful views of the Caldera and the white/red beaches. The swim at the hot spring was a good experience. Staff were all nice and accommodating. The unlimited wine was great! Food was tasty as well. Highly recommend this.”
Cruise to Santorini’s volcano crater and hot springs, then explore Thirassia island. Optional hikes, foam noodles, audio guide.
“It was a wonderful experience. I loved the hiking on the volcano island, the view from the island was amazing. A pair of good hiking and comfortable shoes would be great for the tour. Didn’t join the hotspring, since I’m not an really experienced swimmer. The food on the island was amazing with affordable price.…”
Guided Santorini sunset tour with hotel pickup. Walk Red Beach, visit Profitis Ilias, Three Bells and Oia for a classic blue-dome sunset.
“Wealth of knowledge from our excellent, passionate tour guide who clearly loves her island! We learned so much, no questions asked were too much trouble. Our driver was excellent too keeping us safe and happy! Thank you so much. We can't recommend highly enough!”
A private, 5-hour Santorini car tour with a local guide. Hit Oia, Profitis Ilias, black-sand beaches, and optional Akrotiri.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Billy! He was so kind, flexible and a great conversationalist. He showed us all of the hot sights around the island and made an effort to connect with our 4-year-old who can be quite shy meeting someone new! We really feel like we experienced the island and made a…”
1-hour guided horseback ride from Akrotiri to Santorini’s volcanic beaches. Small group, photo stops, calm horses, great value.
“The tour was about an hour to and from the beach. My family of 6 was with 2 guides, one with a lead on my 8 yo and another on my 10 yo. The rest of us were in between, which worked out nicely. The trail was picturesque with various terrains. The beach was beautiful…”
Santorini catamaran cruise with Greek BBQ, open bar, snorkeling at Red & White Beaches, and volcanic hot springs.
“Great day on the boat sailing around Santorini. Lots of swimming at beautiful beaches and saw the sunset on the way home. Only 6 guests in total on the boat, so it was super comfortable and relaxed. Lovely dinner & drinks provided too. The hosts were great!! My only gripe was the "hot springs beach"…”
Crete to Santorini in one day with a fast ferry from Heraklion, a guided bus tour, and time in Oia and Fira for photos and shopping.
“The day trip ran fantastically, the timings were superb and everything ran to plan. Our guide was very helpful and had a great sense of humour. He helped us getting to the main point of Oia and Fira, then gave us a few ideas before our free time.”
Explore Akrotiri, the Pompeii of the Aegean, with an offline smartphone audio guide and entry ticket in a climate-controlled shelter.
“We enjoyed the tour, however the lady on the door advised us to turn right as we came in the main entrance so we then had to work our which audio file to listen to and we felt a bit behind all the time with some the archeological sites and their stories”
Fira to Oia by minibus: Profitis Ilias monastery views, Megalochori, Perissa swim, Red Beach and Oia sunset at $58.
“They guide was knowledable and really friendly. He made a very nice atmosphere for our entire group. Very nice tour at a value price.”
Luxury 5-hour Santorini catamaran cruise with hotel pickup, Red and White Beach swims, Nea Kameni hot springs, BBQ and unlimited drinks.
“Superb trip not to be missed. Very special and looked after extremely well by the crew. After reading all the reviews settled on this one as despite being slightly more expensive, it was quite obviously a cut above the others. Lovely other guests from all around the world. The food was fantastic all round and…”
Sail past Nea Kameni, hike to the volcano rim, swim Palea Kameni hot springs, explore Thirassia, and catch Oia sunset for about $42.
“all the activity plan was very nice and the guide was excellent”
A private 3-hour Santorini highlights tour with pickup, Fira to Oia views, photo stops at the blue domes, and local tips in English.
“How knowledgeable andpassionate our tour guide was. Friendly and loved what he does.Family man. He knows where to go and what to do! Best photographer too!”
3-hour Santorini boat trip to Nea Kameni craters and Palea Kameni hot springs, with stunning Caldera views from Old Port of Fira.
“J'ai passé un bon moment mais le prix ne le vaut pas selon moi... En effet, 30€ qui revient au final à 55€/personne. Je m'explique. Le tarif sur le site marchand est de 30€ mais ce qu'on ne nous dit pas c'est que pour descendre au vieux port, il faut prendre un téléphérique qui coute…”
Small-group Santorini shore tour for cruise travelers. Visit Pyrgos, Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani with caldera views, no big-bus crowds.
“Our guide Demi was perfect. She and Giorgia adjusted the schedule to accommodate our party of 13 with an amazing Santorini experience. Could not have asked for a better time! Highly recommend!”
A 4-hour Santorini shore excursion for cruise passengers: Oia photos at the Three Blue Domes, time in town, plus Fira and the cable car to the port.
“Our guide Nickolo was very informative and made sure we were informed on all the landmarks. We watched other guides just leave their guest to walk around but our guide walked us through Oai.”
