Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide in Santorini
Santorini, Greece

Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide

Outty Ranking 79 5.0 · 42 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $70

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Outty Ranking

79/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

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5.0/5

Based on 42 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide worth booking?

Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide is a 5-hour experience in Santorini, Greece, from $70 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 5/5 rating across 42 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
79 / 100
Rating
5/5 (42)
Duration
5 hours
From
$70 per person

Coming to Santorini for the first time and want to, not just be another visitor that will take just a few photos, but actually experience the island? As a local family, we are here to show you the best spots of the land

What you get

    About this experience

    Coming to Santorini for the first time and want to, not just be another visitor that will take just a few photos, but actually experience the island? As a local family, we are here to show you the best spots of the land that we are blessed to call home! We want to make our tour a unique experience for everyone to remember. At the end of the ride, your smile is our best reward! During this experience we combine the history, the culture and the most picturesque spots along with a taste of Santorini in a glass! In this tour you will see some of Santorini’s most photoshooted spots, but also you will learn the history of the island since we will try to reveal most of its secrets! We will have the time to take you to at least 5 spots, with the wine tasting included in the price! We dare you to ask us anything that comes to your mind around Santorini’s history and the islander’s life! After all, “filos” the Greek word for “friend” is how you want to see us when we will end the tour!

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 42 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Small groups

    5 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Photo opportunities

    4 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    42 verified traveler reviews for Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Laurie_S · May 2026

    Favorite place in the Mediterranean

    DO NOT miss this stop. Santorini is the most incredible place. You will ever experience on this earth. Our guide was wonderful, polite, spoke great English, and took us everywhere we wanted to go. Alex, our guide, was terrific.

    via Viator

    Jennifer C · April 2026

    Amazing Tour!

    Theodore was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. Our tour was amazing! It was the best part of our visit.

    via Tripadvisor

    X2251BBjes_sm · March 2026

    A 5-Star Experience!

    An excellent excursion, with very friendly service and a great tour guide. An experience I would definitely repeat and highly recommend

    via Tripadvisor

    Janet_R · January 2026

    A Tour with a new friend

    A full island tour where you will learn ancient history and current information. Our guide, Theodore, was very knowledgeable and helpful by helping us understand the island of his birth. He answered all of our questions and made us very comfortable throughout our time together, offering to alter the itinerary if needed, to accommodate anything that we wanted to see.

    via Viator

    Marty_L · December 2025

    Theo's private tour

    Theo was wonderful. He's lived here all his life and had great knowledge of the history and culture of the island, and answered all our questions. He was engaging and personable!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Booked in 30 days
    15
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 79

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)96
    Review evidence (18% weight)54
    Booking momentum (14% weight)47
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)64
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santorini.

    How much does Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide cost?

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    Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santorini usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide take?

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    Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santorini is not rushed.

    Is Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 42 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Santorini, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide?

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    Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santorini can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santorini and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santorini within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Santorini?

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    On Outty we rank every Santorini experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia, Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest!, Private Classic Santorini Panorama: Visit Top Destinations. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Santorini?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Santorini?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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