4 hrs PRIVATE island tour and photos, Oia and Blue domes
Description
Especially for the guests from the cruise ships,time is money and who knows when you will back in Santorini, right?. Join us in a super comprehensive tour all around Santorini. See everything in a day. Also take advantage of our PHOTO SKILLS and the knowledge of all the iconic places in Santorini for some real Instagram material. ACCESS IN PRIVATE AREAS in order to capture the perfect picture for you and skip the lines. Knowledge of Greek mythology (legends for warriors, gods and goddesses ). Knowledge of Geology and everything that its connected with volcanoes. History/ prehistory of Greece and Santorini for the past 4000 years. Luxurious SUV vehicle with expert driver. Fluent in English guide with extreme knowledge of the island.
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Itinerary
Oia is considered to be among the most iconic places on this planet. Follow our guide through the little narrow streets of Oia where he will reveal to you all those places that Oia and Santorini are famous about. Moreover, in Oia it will be our first photo session. Bring colorful summer clothes and all your props. With us, you will have access in private areas in order to have the perfect shot of the white houses and the twin blue domes as seen on Instagram and on the internet.
In Imerovigli, you will have the best view and pictures of the caldera, since it's the highest part of it. Follow our guide through the little streets of the village. Enjoy the views and the traditional architecture of Santorinian houses.
In this village, we will see the most iconic blue dome church of Santorini and the one that is featured in postcards and all over the internet. Our guide will narrate to you about the volcano, its history, geology, and why we paint blue those domes. Of course, we will take some amazing pictures featuring you and the blue dome church and we guarantee you that you will change your profile picture on all of your social media.
Pyrgos (the watchtower in English) used to be the former capital of the island. Here you will follow our guide through the last traditional village of Santorini. You will see the real life, the real Santorini and where the locals are staying. You will walk through churches, traditional houses, streets like labyrinth the square and most likely you will come across with donkeys, the trademark of Santorini.
Another original castle village of Santorini since Medieval times. A well-preserved castle with its own walls and fortifications is waiting for us to explore it. We will see the main chamber of the Duke of that time. With the help of our guide, we will travel back in time, when Pirates and Crusaders were fighting against Saracens and Ottomans for who will conquer Santorini. Moreover another photo session on top of the dome with a beautiful background of the caldera and the endless blue of the ocean.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If there is not direct access and available road for our cars to pick you up, cable car for guests that comes with cruise ships especially in Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli and Oia, ask your reception where is the designated meeting area for your hotel in order to arrange your pick up and drop off.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(66)
Harry is a fabulous tour guide and customized a great day for us. He is very knowledgeable on many subjects. He provided a good balance of walking around, beverage and restroom stops, and drives to beautiful areas.
Greetings from Santorini. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was really a pleasant day with you guys. I truly enjoyed our tour and i did everything out of my heart. Hope to see you next time.
Our guide, Harry was very knowledgeable about Santorini, geology, art, history, culture. He took us all around the island and stopping to provide us with history about the villages and sites we were visiting. He took us to incredible locations with breath taking views and took a lot of pictures of us. We would never have found many of these places on our own. It was our 25th wedding anniversary and he made our day perfect.
Thank you so much for this beautiful n sincere comment. It was really a pleasure hosting you in Santorini and been part of your celebrations for your anniversary.
Harry is a very experienced guide. He's very friendly, super knowledgeable and even takes great photos! His English is proficient and easy to understand.
Harry was excellent — super cool and professional. He took us to spots that only locals really know about, with the same beautiful blue dome vibe as the famous locations, but without any tourists. It made the whole experience feel much more authentic and relaxed, and we were able to take amazing photos without the crowds. He knows the area incredibly well and made everything seamless. It was truly an amazing experience — I highly recommend this tour!
I cannot recommend Platinum Tours Santorini enough! I worked with Harry to curate a custom island tour that included a professional photography session. From the very beginning, Harry was incredibly pleasant and timely with his communication, making the planning process seamless. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate on the day of our scheduled tour. While it was disappointing that the tour couldn't take place, Harry proved to be an honorable professional. He handled the situation with total integrity and remedied the situation promptly, ensuring everything was settled fairly. It is rare to find such high-quality service and trustworthiness. I look forward to doing business with Harry and Platinum Tours again in the near future. If you want a reliable and professional experience in Santorini, this is the company to choose!
We had a great time with Harry, our private tour guide was amazing very knowledgeable of the island of Santorini, got us to all the main points, took wonderful pictures of us at the same time throughout the island got to see the most beautiful spots on the island, most tour guides would not take the time and effort to show we learned a lot from Harry, and the whole experience was amazing. Highly recommend Harry and the services 5 star all around. Was worth every Euro spent, you will have a guaranteed wonderful time. Was not crowed avoided the tour buses which jam up time. Definitely a must do thing when visiting Santorini.
It is a great way to see the whole island of Santorini away from the crowds in Oia and Fira. Our driver, Harry was exceptional. He took us to places where professional photographers were doing their shoots. Good info regarding the history of the island.
Another great experience in Greece. Harry was a super guide with lots and lots of info. Bring your walking shoes - he takes you to places off the tourist path. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon in Santorini.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time in Santorini and that Harry made your afternoon both informative and memorable. We always strive to offer unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences, so it’s wonderful to know that it resonated with you. We hope to welcome you back to Greece in the future for more unforgettable moments! Warm regards, Platinum team.
The best way to see it all! We had a great time, had SO MANY amazing pictures taken of us, & saw more than what we expected. We were picked up early, dropped off at our lunch reservation, Elena & Stavros went above & beyond. Highly recommend! 10/10
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour of Santorini and i help make it such a memorable experience. It’s always our goal to offer not only beautiful views and comfortable travel, but also a smooth and personalized experience—especially when time is limited. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Santorini someday for more unforgettable moments. Kind regards Kostas
Great from start to finish. The Platinum travel company guide from Mesaria super nice. A guide and a van for two too good. I recommend it to you. He.took us to see landscapes , wonderful places, spoke softly that we understood his explanations well in English, answered with kindness all our questions , really a beautiful outing that must be made . Do not hesitate to book with this company this excursion. Be careful you have to walk a lot and go up and down a lot of steps do not hesitate to equip yourself with a stick or 2 of walking which helps a lot.
Merci pour vos précieux commentaires ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un excellent moment à explorer Santorin avec nous. Chaussures de marche et appareils photo sont indispensables ; ravis que vous ayez été préparé ! C'est formidable d'apprendre que nos guides vous ont aidé à éviter la foule et à immortaliser ces moments parfaits. Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures et des vues imprenables ! Cordialement, Kostas !
