Santorini Volcano Tour: Explore Fira and Hot Springs

Embark on a thrilling Santorini volcano tour, exploring Fira’s old port, volcanic sites, and hot springs. Hike to the top of the volcano, swim in the thermal waters, and learn about the fascinating history of the area.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Santorini Volcano - As the boat approaches the volcanic island, the rugged cliffs and striking beauty create the perfect backdrop for an adventure. Disembark and embark on a guided hike along volcanic trails, where the tour guide will share intriguing geological history and tales of the island’s eruptions.
    A 5€ entrance fee is required to access…
What's Included
  • Guided volcano hiking tour with expert insights into history and geology
  • Foam pool noodles for support while swimming at hot springs
  • Visit to hot springs for swimming in sulfur-rich, warm waters
  • Tour escort to guide and assist throughout the trip
What's Not Included
  • Food and beverages (available for purchase or bring your own)
  • Towels and swimwear (guests must bring their own)
  • Cable car ticket (10€ per person, for those opting to use it)
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Begin your adventure at the historic port of Fira, where you’ll embark on a traditional boat to discover the volcanic marvels of Santorini.
The initial destination is the renowned volcano, offering 1.5 hours to explore its distinctive landscape. A 5€ entrance fee provides access to the volcanic trails. With guidance from your tour escort, you’ll learn…

Location
Santorini Old Harbor
The tour begins at the Old Port of Fira, accessible by cable car (10€ per way, every 15 mins) or a 30-min walk down the steps. The meeting point is the "Santo Star" office. Arrive 45 mins before departure. Cable car users should plan for possible queues. Walkers, wear comfortable shoes.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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D.
Jun 3, 2026
Successful half-day trip - The tour to the volcano and the hot springs went exactly as described in the tour description. The organization was perfect, and the guide had interesting information about the volcano. He was also available for additional questions. Everyone should bring sturdy footwear, water, and a certain level of basic fitness. There was a total time window of 90 minutes for visiting the volcano, which was completely sufficient. Afterward, we went to the swimming area, where there were adequate instructions for swimming, and those who wanted could take a pool noodle into the water. The distance from the boat to the hot spring was manageable. It was a refreshing pleasure. 30 minutes of swimming time was sufficient. The cove is highly frequented by other boats during the season. Overall, it was a wonderful trip and receives our recommendation.
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Sandra_f
May 31, 2026
Great hike followed by the hot springs swim - This was a fun experience with my husband, 24 and 22yr old sons. We are a pretty active family and enjoyed the hike to the top of the volcano. But it may be a little tough for those who are not keen hikers. We would have liked more time at the top. The swim in the hot springs started with a surprise jump off the side of the boat, the swim itself was very manageable , and we could feel the change in water temps as we passed over the hot parts of the springs. Those who preferred not to swim stayed in the boat. The tour guide was very nice and we learned a lot about the volcano.
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Valentina_l
May 30, 2026
Amazing - Not a single bad word. You would think 3 hours is not enough, but it’s plenty. Plenty to see, plenty to experience and to learn. Loads of time to do stuff in your pace too. Tour guides friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend 🫶🏻
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Inspire17202590408
May 29, 2026
More adventurous than I expected! - This was definitely one of the highlights of our my husband and my honeymoon. The ride was pleasant and had beautiful views of the caldera, the Aegean, and the volcano. Jumping out of the boat was super fun, even if the water is cold, and having to swim to the hot water made it so worth it. I would absolutely do this again.
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Sandrine_b
May 27, 2026
Beautiful experience and well... - Beautiful experience and well organized. We would have liked to stay a bit longer on the volcano because we have a view of all of Santorini, it’s superb.
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Olivia_r
May 26, 2026
Get there early and talk... - Get there early and talk to the office. They give you a sheet of paper to board with. Pay attention for when they tell people which boat
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Miranda_d
May 24, 2026
Super unique excursion in Santorini! - This is a must do for a unique experience in Santorini! Getting down to the bay was quite a challenge though…if you’re walking down please add a good 15 minutes if you’re briskly walking…it’s a LOT of stairs. But DEFINITELY take the cable car back up after!!! We boarded a large boat that resembled a pirate ship and sailed to the volcano first. We were told that when you got close to the volcano you would smell the sulfur and the rock would actually be warm (neither were true for our group) however it was still a neat little hike where you could go off on your own a bit. We then sailed over to the area where you could hop in (with pool noodles provided) and the water was extremely cold! But as you swam closer to the hot springs you could literally feel it getting warmer. It was so crazy honestly. We wrote our initials in the mud on a rock and then headed back to the boat again. The only thing was that we didn’t bring a towel (we thought they were provided) so it was a really chilly ride back all wet! We thought it was a really cool and unique experience!
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Carolyn
May 20, 2026
Good way to see the island from sea and well worth the price. - It was priced very reasonably, and they allowed you the option to choose to pay for what you wanted to include.
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Erica
May 26, 2026
Underwhelming - The boat ride was nice the hot springs more than I swim out to warmer water, but only had about 25 minutes and he was hurried back. Volcano was not what I was expecting at all. It was an island formed by a volcano. So it was a gravel path up and down hills. No indication that there had ever even been a volcano
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Helene_l
May 25, 2026
Bad just walk not intéressé - The walk was To Difficult and no câble like mention The water was no very hot. We not recommand this activity
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).