Private Unseen Authentic Santorini Half Day Island Tour

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Earliest Date Available: October 7, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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4 hours
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Max 4 guests
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English, German
Location
Duration
4 hours
Group size
Max 4 guests
Language
English, German

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Earliest Date Available: October 7, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
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Unseen Authentic Santorini Half Day Shore Excursion is the perfect tour! This tour will take you to the non-crowded and non-touristy areas of the island. Located in the central southern part of Santorini, it gives you a unique and authentic experience. Discover the island's hidden gems and experience its true beauty without the hustle and bustle of crowds.
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On-board WiFi
WiFi on board
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle
The rate does not include personal expenses such as food, drinks, souvenirs, and gratuities.
The cable car ticket costs 6 euros per person per way.
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Mesaria

Discover the old-fashioned village of Messaria located in the center of the island. Take a taste of authentic local life.
Discover the old-fashioned village of Messaria located in the center of the island. Take a taste of…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Megalochori

The quaint village of Megalochori, located in the central-southern part of the valley of Santorini, is surrounded by vineyards. Tradition and authenticity at their best!
The quaint village of Megalochori, located in the central-southern part of the valley of Santorini,…
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1 hour · Admission Ticket Free

Emporio

Emporio is a medieval village located in the southern part of Santorini. One of the oldest villages in Santorini. A truly almost non-touristy hidden gem!
Emporio is a medieval village located in the southern part of Santorini. One of the oldest villages…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Vlychada Beach

Vlychada Beach is a must, particularly for those looking to escape the crowds and experience the natural beauty of the island. It is a beautiful and secluded beach located on the southern coast of Santorini, known for its dramatic cliffs and rock formations that are made up of volcanic ash and pumice stone.
Vlychada Beach is a must, particularly for those looking to escape the crowds and experience the nat…
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30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Akrotiri

Akrotiri village is located on the southwestern coast of Santorini. It is known for its ancient site and the famous red beach.
Akrotiri village is located on the southwestern coast of Santorini. It is known for its ancient site…
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1 hour 30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Faros Market

Faros Market is a small traditional family-owned store outside the Akrotiri village. It is a convenient place to find traditional local products and savor authentic local dishes prepared with love and care.
Faros Market is a small traditional family-owned store outside the Akrotiri village. It is a conveni…
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For hotel guests: Please be advised that your pick-up location is usually only a few minutes walk from your hotel. You will be informed when your booking is confirmed. Therefore, when booking, you must provide the name of the hotel or villa you are staying in. For cruise ship passengers: Please be advised that you must take the cable car to the top after tendering ashore. Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the exit of the cable car station, holding a sign with your name on it. The cable car ticket costs 6 euros per person per way.
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riotinto85June 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Marko is satorini

Marko the tour guide and operator was a wealth of knowledge on all things on the island. A knowledge he says he has gained from many conversation with the the elders of the island therefore sharing the history of the island from the locals who experienced it. All and all very enjoyable evening and a great recommendation for dinner at the end. Marko was top notch. 👌

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michelleh450June 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Wonderful Santorini Experience

Our shore excursion in Santorini was truly one of the highlights of our cruise. The breathtaking scenery and carefully planned itinerary were exceptional, but what made the experience unforgettable was our guide. Booking with Markos provides the most wonderful experience, not a typical tour. This was our second excusion with Markos and we cannot wait for the next. His service is exceptional. He is personal, professional and the most lovely guide. He made this trip even better than the first. We ...read more

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markrZ2815PXMay 2026 • TripAdvisor
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Fantastic tour with Markos, I Am Santorini

Markos iamsantorini.com is an exceptional choice for a small group tour while visiting Santorini. As an experienced tour guide who lives on the island, he knows Santorini intimately. He is knowledgeable and committed to providing his clients an experience that is flexible to your requests. He has a wonderful sense of humour. The suggested itinerary he provides is just that, and can be changed. The 1/2 day tour that we booked was perfect. Markos drove us to the perfect spots to take in the beau...read more

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franciscoi134October 2025 • TripAdvisor
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Awesome Santorini tour with the best guide Markos!

A Santorini Tour with Markos was definitely a highlight on our trip and I 100% reccommend him. From Fira, he took us to both ti the touristy places (before the crowds got there), to the must-sees and photo opportunities but also took us off the beaten path to different points of the island with breathtaking views and hidden gems where he explained history, geography and how the locals work and live. From the beginning of our tour, he asked us to treat him like an old friend and indeed was he fri...read more

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Response from ViatorJanuary 25, 2026

Thank you so much for the beautiful words my friend! It makes me so happy that you felt like an old friend on our journey because to me that is the only way to show you my home. I always want everyone to feel safe and cared for whether we are beating the crowds at the hidden gems or staying dry in the rain. Sharing the true history and local life of Santorini with you was my absolute pleasure. I am so glad I could make the tour comfortable for everyone and I cannot wait to see you back on the island again soon!

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382anditSeptember 2025 • TripAdvisor
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A True Gem - Great for Families!

My family and I were in Santorini for a only a day in August during a Mediterranean Cruise and we were fortunate to have found Markos to give us a personalized tour of Santorini. Markos was extremely helpful in planning the tour before our arrival to ensure our two sons ages 13 and 10 would find the tour engaging. Markos immediately made us feel welcomed to the beautiful island. Markos does an excellent job of explaining the historical facts about each location we visited in a way my 13 and ...read more

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