The 13 Historical Tours in Santorini That Are Worth Booking Ahead

1.Private Santorini History and Wine Tasting 5-Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $327.64Our pick

Private Santorini tour pairing Akrotiri ruins with three wineries, Caldera views, and tastings of 10 to 12 styles, including Assyrtiko.

“The tour was nice and our driver and his vehicle were very good. However, as someone coming on to the island by way of a cruise ship, I cannot over state my disappointment, frustration and out right anger in the process of taking the cable car up to Fira to meet the driver. The return process back down the cable car to return to the ships tenders, was even worse. The process took just shy of 90 minutes. Clearly, the cruise ship organizers and the Santorini officials do not care or they would review the situation and implement changes. If you are considering a trip to this island via a…”

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2.The Beer And The History semi private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $41.7Best value

Semi private Ftelos Santorini brewery tour with a guided walk, tasting of 6 craft beers, and tapas pairing, in English.

“What a beautiful brewery! Mike was a really great host and the story and history of this brewery is really great. I love all of the little touches in this building, from sustainability to art. Just look at it! Mike knows a lot about art, just ask him ;) the bites were perfectly paired with the brews, and the brews themselves were excellent! Great price for what you get.”

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3.Terroir Santorini – Volcanic Heritage & Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $536.14

A private Santorini half-day tour mixing Akrotiri ruins, monastery views, and a Santo Wines tasting with caldera panoramas. Pickup included.

“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Terroir Santorini-Wine for such a truly unforgettable experience. The excursion through the traditional villages of Santorini was absolutely magical — each stop was more beautiful and authentic than the last. Ending the day with a wine tasting at sunset felt like pure perfection.”

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4.Santorini History & Archeology Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $289.4

Small-group Santorini history tour with Ancient Thera, Akrotiri excavations, and the Museum of Prehistoric Thira, with pickup and guides.

“One of the best tours we have ever taken, anywhere around the world. Guide Ted was knowledgeable about everything on Santorini and our archeological guide at akortiri was fantastic also. First rate customer service. Trip to Thira ruins on mRead more”

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5.History and Traditional villages around Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $376.22

A private Santorini loop blending Pyrgos views, the Lost Atlantis museum, Akrotiri ruins, and Megalochori village, with a new van and included tickets.

“Me and three friends of mine we went for 5 hours tour in Santorini. The driver "Apostolis" were very friendly with us and made us feel comfortable from the first place. It is a small luxury van and it's like a living room inside with a big table in the Read more”

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6.Enchanting Santorini A Journey Through History and Scenery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $452.28

Private Santorini tour with Oia views, Akrotiri ruins, Red Beach photos, Megalochori village, and Artemis Karamolegos wine tasting, pickup.

“Of course all of Santorini is breathtakingly beautiful. Harry and Takis are the best! They were very knowledgeable and skilled. We so much enjoyed our tour of the island and the wine tasting. If I'm ever in Santorini again, I would definitely use them for my tour!”

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7.Historic Heritage Tour of Santorini (Akrotiri)

★★★★★★★★★★2.5 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

See Santorini’s buried Bronze Age city at Akrotiri, pair it with the Prehistoric Museum, then cruise through Emporio and Perissa in comfort.

“Well worth doing this tour. Our tour guide John, was fantastic, friendly and funny, and accommodating... all the places we visited were interesting and we had some great photo opportunities throughout the day. They even managed to add in the red beach as an extra. Oia was the highlight. If you want to see a lot with a knowledgeable guide for reasonable price then this is worth it. Thanks John and good luck with the PhD...”

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8.Historical Santorini Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Half-day Santorini history with a local guide: Megalochori, Red Beach, and Akrotiri, plus Atlantis myths. Hotel pickup included.

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9.History & Wine Trails Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours · from $942

6-hour private Santorini tour pairing Akrotiri ruins with a guided wine trail, tasting 12 styles at three wineries.

“This was a great tour that combined history, ancient ruins and lots of wine! Pick-up was very easy and the company was extremely organized and punctual. Nikos, our guide, was very knowledgeable and made the experience fun. We highly recommend this small-group tour if you have a few days in Santorini.”

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10.Santorini’s History and Archaeology Tour All included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,935.73

A 6-hour Santorini history tour with Prophet Elias views, Pyrgos streets, Akrotiri ruins, Red Beach geology, and winery lunch with wine.

“We spent an unforgettable day in Santorini with Stratos, who guided our group of 10 through an incredible mix of experiences, from a scenic boat tour and hot springs swim to a volcano hike, local beaches, and a farm-to-table lunch that was out of this world. His deep knowledge of the island made every stop meaningful, and his contagious laugh kept everyone smiling the entire day. Stratos is not only a fantastic guide but also pure entertainment,professional, warm, and genuinely passionate about showing visitors the real Santorini. Highly recommended!”

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11.Art and Wine Tour in a Historic Santorini Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42.34

Explore Yorgos Kypris art at a 1900s Santorini Canava, then taste six Hatzidakis wines, with cheeses and rooftop views in 2 hours.

“incredible visit with Diana who captured our attention with the work of Yorgos Kypris”

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13.Historical and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $255.98

Private 4-hour Santorini history and wine tour with Akrotiri ruins and 12 wine tastings at two wineries, plus cheese and snacks.

“I must start with our awesome tour guide, Babas. His is hospitable, professional, very knowledgeable of the island and its history, and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. A plus is that he's from Santorini and was aRead more”

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