Santorini Cultural Tour: Traditional Villages and Akrotiri Excavation

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Santorini on this 4-hour private tour. Explore traditional villages, visit ancient excavations, and experience the unique architecture of the island. Book now for an authentic and unforgettable journey!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pyrgos - Start your cultural experience with the village of Pyrgos, the oldest village in Santorini, known as the island’s “historic monument”. Built on the top of a hill, this settlement holds a 16th century Venetian castle. A charming location to wander around, built by the locals to fortify the area into small alleys and circle shape roads. The…
What's Included
  • Round-trip transfers from hotel, port, or airport
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free entry to Akrotiri Archaeological Site
  • Expert local driver/guide
  • Deluxe, air-conditioned private van
  • Maps and engaging live commentary
What's Not Included
  • Round-Trip Cable Car Tickets for Cruise Passengers (Optional)
Additional Information

Explore unique and fresh locations with a genuine and authentic journey. This 4-hour private tour will provide you with a connection to the heart of Santorini, its history and way of life. Your local guide/driver will lead you to the traditional villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio & the renowned ruins of Akrotiri in a plush and comfortable van….

Location
Pyrgos
Cancellation Policy

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

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Z8816gomikem
Nov 3, 2025
Santorini Tour Experience - Vasilis met us on time at our rendezvous spot. We were even able to arrange an hour later pickup. We visited 2 authentic Santorini villages as well as the 3,500 year old Minoan village of Akriotiri. Vasilis is a Santorini native and was very knowledgeable of all that we saw. 2 in our party were experiencing mobility issues. Vasilis was able to modify the original itinerary to see some great sites but avoid some sites that had a substantial number of stairs and uneven ground. We appreciated his consideration and had a great tour! Highly recommended!
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M9974xfalext
Oct 19, 2025
The perfect way to see all the sights on Santorini - We had a great time with Sakis. He knew all the places to stop and visit, and always found a way to minimize our walking and sun exposure. He was also very adaptive, and when we told him we were too tired to climb up to a castle he took us to a monastery on the mountain top for the best views on the island. We also saw ancient Akrotiri, walked through the main towns of the island, saw a cave home, and got souvenirs from local shops. Great experience and great guy.
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Sagand2019
Oct 19, 2025
Sakis is the best guide - We had an amazing time on our tour with Sakis. He was nice, genuine, and informative. The villages were unique and really showed on what real Greek life is like. The archeological site was fantastic as well.
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Wander56229814087
Oct 18, 2025
Giannis was excellent - Giannis gave us a wonderful tour tailored to our preferences. Very knowledgeable and friendly and passionate about his village and island. He gave us an insightful look into Santorini. 5 stars ⭐️
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T4644sohopes
Oct 18, 2025
Must See Inland Santorini - Sakis was the best driver and tour guide. He was personable and accommodating. He was very knowledgeable at every stop. Would recommend!
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Barbarame9512rn
Oct 5, 2025
Must do tour! - We recently went on this tour, recommended by family members who attended last Oct. Sakis was an excellent guide!m. He was extremely knowledgeable, informative, and enthusiastic; his love for Santorini was evident! He allowed us time to explore, answered our MANY questions, & provided insight into the history & daily life in Santorini. Well worth the time and money. Ask for Sakis!
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Lyndeev2022
Sep 18, 2025
The best was to see Santorini - Kostas was the best tour guide and so knowledgeable. The views, the people and the good were all amazing Highly recommend!
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809esae
Sep 18, 2025
Besties in Santorini - The tour was outstanding! Kostas was a remarkable tour guide and gave us great history, as well as exposing us to some cultural gems.
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Freedom812374
Sep 10, 2025
Amazing Tour - We had an awesome tour with Sakis. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We saw so many beautiful places in Santorini that we would never have known existed! Great tour, I would highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Santorini!
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John
Sep 10, 2025
It was great to see so many of the views and historical sites. - Sakis was very kind and knowledgeable about everything here in Santorini. He made the experience enjoyable and we did not feel rushed. Excellent tour and I would highly recommend the tour with Sakis.
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From $122
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).