SANTORINI · GREECE
The best of the caldera and beyond.
The 15 most popular akrotiri & archaeological site tours in Santorini, in one place. What each trip includes, how long it takes, what it costs and who runs it.
Ride horses through Santorini’s vineyards to a volcanic black-sand beach near Akrotiri, with a small guided group and photo stops.
Most Popular“Beautiful ride to the beach and a warm treatment from the team. Thanks to the host to Angelina and her guidage and description through the trip and to Maya aa q cool horse”
Skip the planning headache at Akrotiri. Get an entry ticket plus a reusable offline audio guide through Santorini’s ash-buried town.
“Akotiri is a MUST visit if you are in Santorini. So interesting!! The audio tour really helped bring the ruins to life and gave so much more information than the signage there. We were able to follow along even though a few areas were roped off during our visit.”
Santorini bus day trip with Prophet Elias views, Megalochori village, guided Akrotiri excavations, and red-and-black-sand beach time.
“I had so much fun! If you're a history buff, you'll want to take this trip. I really liked that we were able to drive the entire island and learn. I know you can do all this on your own, but having a guide give you all the information you cannot get on your own.”
Private Akrotiri tour with licensed guide Georgia. See preserved Bronze Age streets, drainage, wall-painting photos, and Atlantis theories.
“An outstanding tour. Although better value for a larger group, we decided to do the tour even though there were just two of us - and we did not regret it. Georgia is a wonderful guide who is so knowledgeable. She really brought it all to life and was very happy to answer all our…”
Air-conditioned bus tour from Santorini to Prophet Elias, Megalochori, Akrotiri, Red Beach views, and Perissa black sand. English escort.
“What an amazing tour with such interesting stops, and our lovely, zany tour guide Tanya! We saw Akrotiri, Red Beach, stopped for lunch at Black Beach (Aquarius restaurant had the best food), and walked through the village of Megalochori! One of the best tours I did in Santorini! Tanya was wonderful and kept us so…”
A private half-day Santorini route through quiet villages and medieval backstreets, ending at Akrotiri’s excavations with included entry.
“Climbing to the church and castle on the highest point of the island. I was not happy with the car supplied -- very poor vision out of small windows and high front seat back. Our guide was polite, but not very good with information.”
Private Akrotiri guided tour with hotel pickup. See Santorini’s 4,000-year buried city with a licensed English guide in comfort.
“Informative, interesting. The guide described lots of facts that helped make the visit to Akrotiri very interesting. She was thorough, pleasant and knowledgeable.”
Private Akrotiri ruins and 3 Santorini wineries with tastings. Explore Bronze Age streets, then taste 12 wines in 4.5 hours.
“Perfect tour to fit in a visit to the ancient site of Akrotiri and visit three marvellous wineries. Sofia was an amazing host that went above and beyond for us. She is well loved by the locals and we loved her too! Her recommendations for restaurants after our tour was on point and she had…”
Walk Akrotiri’s preserved streets with a licensed archaeologist on Santorini. Learn Bronze Age life, then explore freely.
“I booked for myself and a friend. We were tacked on to a larger bus tour group at the site. There was very poor communication as to how to find our tour guide. Despite us getting there early, it was only at the last minute that we were joined up with one of the bus…”
Side-by-side aromatherapy Swedish massage for two in Akrotiri, Santorini. Private suite, two therapists, essential oils, bottled water.
“A relaxing hour massage as a birthday treat. Would highly recommend in such a beautiful location with views of the caldera. The hosts were very hospitable and friendly and gave a personalised experience for us both. We would definitely come back again”
Skip-the-line entry to Akrotiri, Santorini’s buried Minoan city. Explore sheltered excavations like Pompeii, with practical tips.
“A wonderful visit in an impressive building. The entire thing is under cover which is impressive and a lovely break out of the sun. Easy to get to by public bus from Fira. Lots of information and opportunity to read, we didn't have an audio guide but I would recommend getting one to get more…”
Santorini myth and geology in one day: guided Akrotiri, Lost Atlantis 9D, volcano cruise to hike or mud-bath hot springs.
“Gita affollata e non particolarmente ben organizzata. La “crociera” è simpatica, anche se la barca su cui eravamo era affollatissima. La visita ad Akrotiri molto interessante e ben spiegata dalla guida. La visita al museo di “Atlantide” è francamente imbarazzante: tempo perso, davvero”
Private couples aromatherapy massage in Akrotiri, Santorini. Side-by-side time for two with essential oils, 60 or 90 minutes, plus shower facilities.
“We visited Greece for our anniversary and I am so glad that we booked this experience! Great massage. I recommend.”
Half-day Santorini south coast and Akrotiri tour from Fira: Prophet Elias views, Megalochori, black-sand beach, Minoan Akrotiri.
“Expérience enrichissante, largement en dessous du prix !! Tania nous envoûte avec sa bonne humeur…..”
Akrotiri couples massage plus pool day in a luxury hotel setting. Side-by-side 60 or 90-min aromatherapy and 1 hour by the pool.
“This was such an amazing and relaxing experience for me and my husband! The best way to unwind and experience the romantic cave and sauna during our vacation. Thanks to the great massages and nice staff we had an amazing experience! This is a must do!”
Every village on the caldera rim, and every way out onto the water.
