Santorini Essentials Half-Day Private Tour
Overview
A relaxed half-day private tour that brings together Oia, Megalochori, and Pyrgos for a more rounded introduction to Santorini. It is ideal for travelers who want blue domes, village atmosphere, easy walking, and a more local feel without rushing.
This private experience combines the iconic charm of Oia with the quieter character of Megalochori and the historic atmosphere of Pyrgos, where cave houses, traditional lanes, and panoramic viewpoints reveal a deeper side of the island. It is a smooth, well-paced option for couples, cruise guests, and short-stay visitors who want beauty, history, and local character in one easy route.
What's Included
- Customizable itinerary, personal tour
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wifi
- Hotel, Airbnb, Cable Car pick-up/drop-off
- Dedicated tour guide - a local expert
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Wine/Beer Tasting
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Meeting and Pickup
Ipapantis 10
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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Oia
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Picturesque Blue Dome Santorini
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Megalochori - Traditional Village
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pyrgos
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Three Bells of Fira
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Santo Wines (pass by)
Santorini Brewing Company (pass by)
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-116498P10
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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).
- Customizable itinerary, personal tour.
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wifi.
- Hotel, Airbnb, Cable Car pick-up/drop-off.
- Dedicated tour guide - a local expert.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Wine/Beer Tasting.
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers.
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Santorini Essentials Half-Day Private Tour 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 Santorini Essentials Half-Day Private Tour 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
- Customizable itinerary, personal tour
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wifi
- Hotel, Airbnb, Cable Car pick-up/drop-off
- Dedicated tour guide - a local expert
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesWine/Beer Tasting
- Cable car tickets for cruise ship travelers
- Akrotiri Archaeological Site
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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
