Private Highlights Tour Discover Santorini Like a Local
Overview
Experience Santorini your way with a fully customizable tour designed around your interests. Whether you're drawn to the iconic blue-domed churches of Oia, the quiet charm of Megalochori’s hidden corners, or the striking beauty of the Red Beach, every moment is thoughtfully crafted for you.
Guided by passionate locals, you’ll discover both the famous highlights and the lesser-known treasures of Santorini.
For cruise travelers, we ensure a seamless experience with carefully timed pickups right at the port and personalized attention to your ship’s schedule, so you can enjoy the island without any stress. Whether visiting for just a few hours or spending more time with us, every detail is managed with care to make your visit effortless, memorable, and completely your own.
Book your perfect Santorini experience and see the island through your own unique lens.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites, museums, or attractions (if applicable)
- Meals, drinks, or personal expenses during the tour
- Cable car fees for cruise passengers ( 10€ per person each way)
- Gratuities
- Water transfer - if applicable
Meeting and Pickup
Your driver will pick you up from your preferred pickup point, provided it is accessible by vehicle. Where access isn't possible, we'll arrange a convenient meeting point nearby. We will confirm your exact pickup time before the tour. When booking, please provide: Phone number and email Flight or ferry arrival details Name and address of your hotel If on a cruise: cruise ship name and arrival time CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS - PLEASE READ Santorini's cruise port (Old Port) has no road access, so your driver cannot collect you at the port itself. After tendering ashore, take the cable car up to Fira and meet your driver at McDonald's in Fira, our cruise meeting point. Please allow enough time for the cable car queue, which can be long when several ships are in port. If you prefer to avoid the cable car queue, ask us in advance to arrange a water transfer from the Old Port to Amoudi Bay, where your driver will be waiting. The water transfer is NOT included in the tour price and costs 50€ per person, per ride, paid separately.
What To Expect
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Three Bells of Fira
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Imerovigli
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oia's Main Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Blue Domed Church Santorini
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Megalochori - Traditional Village
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Red Beach
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Perivolos Beach
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
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.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites, museums, or attractions (if applicable).
- Meals, drinks, or personal expenses during the tour.
- Cable car fees for cruise passengers ( 10€ per person each way).
- Gratuities.
- Water transfer - if applicable.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Highlights Tour Discover Santorini Like a Local is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Highlights Tour Discover Santorini Like a Local 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
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites, museums, or attractions (if applicable)
- Meals, drinks, or personal expenses during the tour
- Cable car fees for cruise passengers ( 10€ per person each way)
- Gratuities
- Water transfer - if applicable
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
