Skip Gondola lines : 6H Luxury vehicle & Local Guide excursions

Very dangerous water taxi. BEWARE! Guided tour 5 stars with Yannis!

I wish I could split my stars into 2 separate parts of the tour. First the good! Our guide Yannis was wonderful!! So kind, knowledgeable and patient. He took us to hidden spots around the island and even helped take us in a side entrance to take our amazing blue dome pictures. For this part of the tour 5 stars all the way!!! Highly recommend Yannis! Now for the bad. The water taxi from the port to the other side of the island was truly terrifying. Beware, it is a VERY small boat. All 8 of us had to cram in the cab because the seas were so treacherous. There were no life jackets or flotation devices that we could see. Our only instruction was get in. Getting on and off the boat was extremely dangerous. I can't believe Viator uses this service. Just beware you will be taking a chance with your lives if you get on this "water taxi".

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Wonderful experience!

We had a wonderful experience. George, our guide, was knowledgeable and helpful. He took us to the most beautiful places in Santorini. It was a perfect day!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Hearing that your day in Santorini felt **perfect** is exactly what we hope for when welcoming our guests to the island. Our whole team works to make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible from beginning to end, and we’re so happy that you were able to simply relax and enjoy the beauty of Santorini. We’re also delighted that **George took such great care of you**, sharing his knowledge of the island and taking you to some of those special places that make Santorini unforgettable. We’ll be very happy to pass your lovely words along to him! Thank you for choosing **VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini** and allowing us to be part of your time here. We hope the memories of your perfect Santorini day stay with you for many years — and we would love to welcome you back one day! **VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini**

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Amazing day!

Mary was a terrific guide and showed us everything we were hoping to see! Thank you for an amazing day!

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy you had an amazing day with **Mary** and that she was able to show you everything you were hoping to see in Santorini. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. Thank you for spending your day with us! **VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini**

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Would give six stars if possible!

We had one day in port with a cruise ship and from the very first moment, Katerina was so helpful and quick with communication and the guide, Dimitris was fantastic. We travelled with family: 2 adults, 1.5yr old, 4yr old. This is a must-do experience, highly recommend, one of the absolute highlights of our trip, in fact all our family trips! * we did the water taxi option, were helped from the moment of arrival with our tender; the water taxi rides were absolutely glorious, what an experience! Arriving in Oia was breathtaking, worth it for that alone * we were met by our guide Dimitris right at the boat and helped in every way from the first minute on. He was extremely nice, kind AND knowledgeable and made a fantastic itinerary for us, including all the main sights and even finding time to visit a winery (which was my dream!) and I could even get my Pandora charm in Fira! * in addition to all the sights, we could somehow still find time to spend time on the black sand beach, at a fantastic beach club * somehow, Dimitris scheduled our drive in a way that we practically never encountered any crowds. This includes Oia and Imerovigli, which were super peaceful and nice. Judging from everyone else's experience on the boat, we had a completely magical experience! * we were worried about a long tour with two small kids, but the driver was absolutely fantastic making sure that the kids were also fine and even helped us with the baby! * the payment was very simple and fast: just needed to book a deposit and then pay before the tour. No hassle, simple payment link. Overall, we HIGHLY recommend this tour operator. Everything was above expectations, there is nothing to fault. The communication, service, itinerary, everything was 12 points out of 10! Without doubt this is the best way to experience Santorini from a cruise ship. Thank you Dimitris and Katerina for giving us such a lovely day in beautiful Santorini! We will 100% be back!

Response from the operator: What an incredible review — thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience in such wonderful detail! Reading that you would give us **six stars if possible** and that this was one of the highlights not only of your cruise, but of all your family trips, truly means a lot to our entire team. We’re especially happy that choosing the **water taxi experience** made such a difference to your day. Arriving in Oia from the sea is such a beautiful way to begin exploring Santorini, and it’s wonderful to hear that the boat rides themselves became such a memorable part of the experience. Your words about **Dimitris** will mean so much to him. Creating a full day that works beautifully for two adults while also keeping a 1.5-year-old and a 4-year-old comfortable is not always easy, and we’re so pleased that his kindness, knowledge and attention to your children allowed the whole family to relax and enjoy the island. From peaceful Oia and Imerovigli to your winery visit, the black sand beach and even finding time for that Pandora charm in Fira — it sounds like you truly made the most of every moment! We also loved hearing that Dimitris managed to keep you away from the crowds. Santorini can be very busy on cruise days, so thoughtful timing and local knowledge can completely transform the experience. Most of all, thank you for trusting us with such an important day of your family vacation. Knowing that the communication, organization, water taxi, itinerary and personal care all came together to give you what you described as a **“12 out of 10” experience** is the greatest compliment we could receive. Dimitris and Katerina will both be delighted to read your words. We would absolutely love to welcome your family back to Santorini one day — perhaps for an even longer stay next time! Thank you again for such a heartfelt recommendation and for allowing us to be part of your family’s memories of beautiful Santorini. **VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini**

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Wonderful accessible day with a knowledgeable, flexible guide

We booked the Skip Cable Car Lines 6-hour private shore excursion because my 88-year-old mother uses a folding wheelchair and needs assistance. Nicolas made the day work for us. The morning was a bit stressful because we weren't sure where to meet at the dock, but the instructions we got from the office in real time worked out, and the water taxi crew helped us aboard with the wheelchair. The ride was beautiful, and Nicolas was waiting at Ammoudi Bay and helped us up to his vehicle. Nicolas is deeply knowledgeable about Santorini's agriculture, volcanic soil, and history, and he clearly loves the island. He arrived without a separate driver, so he had to drop us off, park, and meet up with us again, and he handled that smoothly. In Oia he took us to a flat stretch of road so we could avoid stairs, and we had a lovely walk with shops, gelato, and endless views. He met us at the church, where he kindly offered to stay with my MIL in her wheelchair so we could go get the photo of the blue domes. We neglected to tell him she has memory issues, and she became anxious during the 15 minutes we were gone. Nicolas communicated with us clearly and handled it very well. After Oie, he drove us right up to Skaros Rock and the Three Bells of Fira, took great photos of us, shared grapes, and took us to a delicious family-run lunch spot. Where the company missed: Our original request, which included skipping the cable car lines and reserving an accessible table at a winery, didn't make it to Nicolas. He had to call the office to sort it out, and he did, arranging the winery and the return taxi. He also told us honestly that our chosen winery has uneven stairs that would be hard for my mother, though he confirmed it was a good winery with amazing views. Flexibility: We later decided to skip the winery because my MIL was tired, and to take the cable car back instead. Nicolas and the office were flexible and helpful, and he explained how to get through with the wheelchair and got us as close as he could. Feedback for Nicolas: He is passionate about food, health, and sustainable living, and he loves sharing his knowledge and perspective. If you'd like some quiet moments to take in the scenery, let him know and he’s happy to give it. Building in a few pauses on his own would make a great experience even better. Recommendation: We recommend this company. Just confirm your special requests directly with your guide at the start of the day.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re very happy that **Nicolas was able to adapt the day around your mother’s mobility needs** and make your family’s experience comfortable and enjoyable. His knowledge and love for Santorini clearly came through, and we’re glad his flexibility helped you enjoy Oia, the beautiful viewpoints and a lovely local lunch at your own pace. We also appreciate your constructive feedback. The accessibility and winery requests should have been communicated more clearly before the tour, and we will use your comments to improve our internal coordination. Thank you for trusting us with your family and for recommending us. We hope you take home many wonderful memories of Santorini! **VIP Transfers and Tours Santorini**

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