Santorini like a local: Discover local flavors by exploring the island!

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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English, Greek
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Uncover Santorini's essence through its flavors. Enjoy a private tour exploring local foods and wines. Savor authentic Greek meals, and drinks, with scenic island highlights along the way.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discovering the local cuisine is the most delightful way to understand the culture, history, and even the religion and beliefs of each country. On this private tour explore Santorini island with a focus on the local food and wine produce. Taste your Greek coffee, tea or fresh juice, sip top wine selections and savor a complete Greek meal at a traditional seaside tavern. During your food & wine experience, colors, sightseeing, and flavors will not be missing.

What You Get

Private transportation
Tea and coffee
Hot or iced Greek coffee
Hotel/Port/Airport Pick up & Drop off
Cable car tickets (6 EUR per person, per ride) for cruise ship travelers

Good To Know

  • Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

What You’ll Experience

1

Castelli of Pyrgos

Enjoy your morning coffee, tea or juice at the village of Pyrgos! This traditional settlement is one of the most picturesque in Santorini with blue domed chapels, narrow streets and traditional coffee shops. Your local driver/guide will accompany you to a quaint cafe, where you will enjoy your favorite hot or iced Greek coffee accompanied with a homemade spinach or cheese pie.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Venetsanos Winery

Visit Venetsanos winery, located right above the port of Athinios, overlooking the magnificent caldera of Santorini. Firstly operated in 1949, was the first industrial winery on the island. It has a very rich history, unique architecture and amazing views. Attend an optional 20-minute guided tour led by a sommelier and learn about quality, enology and flavor alchemy. Package includes: Wine tasting of four (4) wine varieties accompanied with assorted snacks.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Perissa Black Sand Beach

Head further to the Southernmost part of Santorini and relax at Perissa-Perivolos Black beach. It is the longest and most famous beach in Santorini and a unique sight of the volcanic island. Lase in the black lava sand, swim in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean sea and taste traditional dishes in a seaside tavern.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
4

Santorini

Enjoy a 5-Hour private gastronomical journey on a deluxe and comfortable vehicle. Your experienced local driver/guide will pick you up at the time and place of your choice and share his knowledge of Santorini’s culture, traditions and curiosities. Your private experience with us will be flexible and customized to suit your preferences.
5 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
-Hotel & Airbnb's: Pick up point is at the lobby or at the nearest point accessible by vehicle. -Cruise ship travelers: Pick up point is at the top cable car exit, where your guide/driver will be holding a sign with your name written on. -Airport & Ferry port travelers: Pick up point is at the arrivals terminal, where your guide/driver will be holding a sign with your name written on.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Vacation visit to Santorini
June 16, 2025
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We met with Marios who picked us up at our hotel. We drove around and explored the island of Santorini. We stopped for pictures in Oia. Beautiful area! Marios provided us with a lot of history and ...read more

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April 17, 2025
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Fantastic, wonderful time. Our guide, Marios, is a native of Santorini. He knew how to avoid the crowds and took us to some amazing places. Marios gave us an insider’s tour of his beautiful home to...read more

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Discover Tour Review
July 19, 2022
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Our tour with Argyris was just amazing. We learned so much about the island, visited wonderful villages, and took a feeeew wonderful pictures with the incredible views (thanks Argyris).

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Incredible tour - like we were locals
July 03, 2021
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Machalis was incredible! Took us to all the less touristy spots including an amazing winery. Recommend it for anyone on their first day in Santorini to get to know the place!

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