Small Group Sightseeing Tour: Flexible tender port options
Overview
Discover the hidden gems of Santorini, admire its unparalleled beauty, and enjoy a memorable shared experience around the island in a small group of up to 12 participants.
Our Small Group Tour is carefully adjusted each day according to the group’s pickup locations and arrangements. While the standard departure times from Fira Town are at 10:30 and 14:00, pickup times and the order of the itinerary may vary depending on the group’s starting locations and daily coordination.
All participants will still visit the highlights and locations included in the tour; however, the sequence of stops may differ from the listed itinerary to ensure the smoothest routing and best overall experience for everyone.
Our goal is to provide a relaxed, seamless, and unforgettable Santorini experience while creating memories that will last a lifetime.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Stress-free coordination for cruise passengers (timing matched to ship schedule)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points and all hotels and villas in Santorini
- Local english speaking guide
- Lunch
- Gratuites
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. Pickup times vary by location: standard tour departures are 10:30 and 14:00 for guests in Fira Town, while guests staying elsewhere on the island will receive adjusted pickup times accordingly. 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 CAREFULLY ★ Santorini's cruise port has NO road access. After tendering ashore, the only way up to the town of Fira is by cable car, and queues can be very long — often over an hour when several ships are in port. For this reason, your driver cannot collect you at the port itself. You have two options: OPTION 1 — MEET AT McDONALD'S, FIRATake the cable car up from the Old Port and meet your driver at McDonald's in Fira, our standard cruise meeting point. Please allow enough time for the cable car queue. OPTION 2 — SKIP THE CABLE CAR (RECOMMENDED)Choose the "Skip the Cable Car" option at booking and we will bring you by water transfer directly to Amoudi Bay, where your driver will be waiting to collect you. This avoids the cable car queue completely and is by far the smoothest choice for cruise guests on a tight schedule.
What To Expect
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Three Bells of Fira
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Imerovigli
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oia
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Megalochori - Traditional Village
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Perissa Black Sand Beach
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Perivolos Beach
1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Red 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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.
- Stress-free coordination for cruise passengers (timing matched to ship schedule).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points and all hotels and villas in Santorini.
- Local english speaking guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuites.
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 Small Group Sightseeing Tour: Flexible tender port options 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 Small Group Sightseeing Tour: Flexible tender port options 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
- Stress-free coordination for cruise passengers (timing matched to ship schedule)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points and all hotels and villas in Santorini
- Local english speaking guide
- Lunch
- Gratuites
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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
