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The 15 Best Tours & Experiences in Santorini

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Every tour and experience on the island, one page, best first. Below are the 15 bookings that beat the rest of Santorini right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and which to pick for a first visit, with the full catalogue underneath if none quite fits your trip.

Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

Santorini: Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit - Getting to Athinios Port: meeting point, timing, and first sails

1.Volcanic Islands Cruise with Hot Springs Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,869 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $29Our pick

Sail Santorini’s caldera on a wooden boat, hike Nea Kameni, swim hot sulfur springs, then dip again at Thirassia and maybe catch Oia sunset.

“Very informative, liked the achievement of reaching the top of the volcano! Nice to be able to see & feel the volcanic activity from the sulphur fumaroles. The hot springs swim was great and felt the length of the trip & what was covered was just right.”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music - Getting There Smoothly: Hotel Pickup and the Port Experience

2.Catamaran Tour with BBQ Dinner, Drinks, and Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,886 reviews · 5 hours · from $93

5-hour Santorini catamaran with hot springs, Red and White Beach swims, BBQ dinner, unlimited white wine, drinks, and music.

“What a great experience! We had local pick up which was clear and easy. All staff were so friendly and helpful. The food and atmosphere were amazing and the views were just stunning!”

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Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer - Red Beach and White Beach Photo Stops: Stunning Colors, No Swimming, No Drop-Off

3.Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,209 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Premium small-group Santorini catamaran with BBQ, open bar, transfers, hot springs swim, and calm-cove snorkeling plus photo stops.

“A perfect way to see Santorini! The views were incredible and we got to swim in the crystal clear water at multiple spots. The service was incredible and the lunch was delicious!”

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Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers - Red Beach and White Beach: photo stops, not swim stops

4.Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,933 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Santorini catamaran cruise with BBQ, wine, snorkeling stops, and hotel transfers. See Red/White Beach, hot springs, and the caldera.

“Pleasant, relaxed activity for an afternoon/evening with my teen daughter. The swims were fun, even in October. Food was good, the boat was very clean, staff was friendly and professional.”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Pickup to port: the timing you should plan around

5.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Luxury Santorini catamaran with hotel pickup, open bar, Greek meal, and hot-springs swimming plus Red/White Beach snorkeling in 5–6 hours.

“If you want to see the best sunset in Santorini and don’t want to beat or be with the crowds, please do this tour. They dock at the most amazing spot for sunsets and their crew, Celine and Dimitri take AMAZING PHOTOS, and amazing care of us. It was just good vibes all around. Highly recommend this tour! (The dolmadakia was the star of the meal)”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - Volcano Hot Springs: The Warm-Water Detour That Changes the Mood

6.Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,975 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Half-day Santorini catamaran with hotel pickup, Prosecco and open bar, multiple swimming stops, and a BBQ meal including mussels, shrimp, and Greek salad.

“My family and I had the most amazing time on this day out! We were a group of 15 so we were lucky enough to have the catamaran to ourselves! From the pick up, the beautiful food provided, unlimited drinks from the bar and an amazing crew, it made for the perfect day!! We stopped along the way to swim in the most crystal clear water, and finished the day with the most breathtaking sunset! You will not be disappointed with this tour. The crew were amazing and professional and took great care of us. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend booking this tour.”

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Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar - Stop 1: Red Beach Snorkeling Near the Iconic Red Cliffs

Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset - Pyrgos Kallistis: Alleys, Blue Domes, and Castle Views Without the Oia Rush

Santorini: Traditional Sightseeing Bus Tour with Oia Sunset

Santorini: Traditional Sightseeing Bus Tour with Oia Sunset - Akrotiri: The Prehistoric Pompeii Stop You Can’t Fake

Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

Santorini: Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks - Day Cruise Route: Ammoudi to White and Red Beaches

10.Catamaran Caldera Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,255 reviews · 5 hours · from $70

5-hour Santorini caldera catamaran cruise from Ammoudi with BBQ meal, open bar, snorkeling gear, and hot-spring swims near the volcano.

“I was hesitant at first to take another catamaran journey on another vacation on another island. I thought once you do one you've done them all. I was COMPLETELY wrong. This is such a unique experience to take in the essence of how beautiful Santorini truly is. Being able to see the South side of the island and see the beauty that exists on the Black, White & Red beaches was surreal. Getting an opportunity to swim/snorkel in the Aegean Sea was breathtaking. And, getting to feel the water temperature difference as we docked by the volcano was awesome. Tack on an authentic Greek barbecue was a good way to…”

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Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest! - Imerovigli and Three Bells: quick caldera views that are worth it

11.Private Santorini Tailor Made – Choice of the Guest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $96

A private, tailor-made Santorini day with hotel pickup, local driver-guide, and flexible stops from Oia sunset to Akrotiri.

“We had the best time in Santorini and overall out of both Italy and Greece. I feel like this is my most favorite spot. It definitely helped having one of the best tour guides and he wasn’t bad to look at either. lol Sakis was such a gentleman and was easy to understand. He was very accommodating and helped us with holding items while you took pictures of us. He took us to many of the hidden gems around there. They also maneuvered around the crowd to make sure that we had the best pictures and found little areas to take the best pictures to where the crowds were not…”

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Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset - Stop 1: Estate Argyros and the “volcanic farming” story

12.Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,715 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Santorini’s volcanic wine tour with 12 tastings, tapas, and optional sunset at Santo Winery, with pickup and a small-group feel.

“Our driver and tour guide (Elena) was excellent and she was very knowledgeable on the history of the wineries and the process of making the various wines ... as well as being very friendly and approachable. The cheeses and snacks accompanying the wines were delicious (don't make dinner reservations because you will have no room for more food after the tour). The location where we were taken to watch the sunset was breathtaking. All in all, it was a very enjoyable 5 hour tour. Highly recommended.”

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Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset - From hotel door to jetty: how the day starts

13.Catamaran Cruise with Greek Meal, Open-Bar and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,694 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181

Sail Santorini’s caldera by catamaran with Greek BBQ, wine/beer, swim stops at hot springs and Red Beach, plus sunset on select cruises.

“Amazing views, food and staff! Everything was superb from start to finish! You will NOT be disappointed!!!! My group absolutely loved everything! Highly recommend and would do again! The sunset was beyond words! You had to see it to believe it!!!”

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Santorini: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

Santorini: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks - Getting There Smoothly from Thera (and Why Cruise Ship Days Are Tricky)

14.Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,452 reviews · 5 hours · from $117

5-hour Santorini catamaran cruise with BBQ, drinks, and 3 swim/snorkel stops near the volcano and hot springs. Morning or sunset.

“This is my second time on this tour, with the same company, and I still recommend them. Safe, fun, informative, with a great lunch and plenty of time to swim and relax while listening to music and coasting on the water.”

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Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks

Santorini: Catamaran Tour with BBQ Meal and Unlimited Drinks - Hot Springs at Nea Kameni: warm water, big views, and what to bring