Best of Santorini Private Half-Day: Oia, Red Beach & Hidden Gems
Overview
Santorini rewards those who know where to look — and when to leave the crowds behind. This private half-day tour puts you in control: choose your own pace, linger at the spots that move you, and skip the ones that don't. Your guide adapts the route in real time, so no two tours are ever quite the same.
Start in the iconic village of Oia, where whitewashed alleys spill toward one of the world's most photographed views. Continue to the Monastery of Prophet Elias for panoramic island vistas, then descend to the dramatic Red and Black Beaches — volcanic landscapes unlike anything else in the Mediterranean.
Want to stop longer at the caldera? Skip a busy site for a quieter village? Just say the word.
Highlights
Oia's blue-domed churches and caldera views
Monastery of Prophet Elias and sweeping panoramas
Volcanic Red and Black Beaches
Optional vineyard visit with wine tasting (extra cost)
Fully flexible itinerary, customized to your group
What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Safe and comfortable air-conditioned mini-bus
- All taxes
- Local guide with insider knowledge of the island
- Wine tasting at a local vineyard
- Cable car fees
- Food and beverages
Meeting and Pickup
25is Martiou 303
Thira 847 00, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Monastery of Profitis Ilias
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Red Beach
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wear loose-fitting, light clothing and a comfortable pair of tennis shoes
- Bring money for souvenirs, meals, snacks, and entry fees for museums
- Sandals or flip flops for the beach
- Bring a swimsuit, sunblock, and towels to enjoy an afternoon swim
- A hat and sunglasses are recommended even with air conditioning
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water.
- WiFi on board.
- Safe and comfortable air-conditioned mini-bus.
- All taxes.
- Local guide with insider knowledge of the island.
- Wine tasting at a local vineyard.
- Cable car fees.
- Food and beverages.
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Best of Santorini Private Half-Day: Oia, Red Beach & Hidden Gems is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Santorini Private Half-Day: Oia, Red Beach & Hidden Gems will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Safe and comfortable air-conditioned mini-bus
- All taxes
- Local guide with insider knowledge of the island
- Wine tasting at a local vineyard
- Cable car fees
- Food and beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wear loose-fitting, light clothing and a comfortable pair of tennis shoes
- Bring money for souvenirs, meals, snacks, and entry fees for museums
- Sandals or flip flops for the beach
- Bring a swimsuit, sunblock, and towels to enjoy an afternoon swim
- A hat and sunglasses are recommended even with air conditioning
