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Whitewashed houses and blue domes above the Santorini caldera at golden hour
Santorini Day Tours by Your Local Host

Private Santorini Tours & Shore Excursions

by I Am Santorini Tours

Explore Santorini’s beauty with local, story‑filled day tours that blend the island’s best highlights with hidden gems, guided by your personal host, I Am Santorini Tours.

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The Best Santorini Tours, Handpicked by Your Local Host

Discover Santorini day tours with a local difference. Intimate private tours blend iconic highlights like Oia's sunsets and black beaches with hidden local gems, family taverns, and wine stories. Led by your personal host Markos at I Am Santorini Tours, every journey creates lasting memories in just a few hours. Perfect for cruise visitors or first-timers.

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Countryside Private Tour in Santorini: Unseen Authentic Gems

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Santorini Family Adventures: Easy & Fun Taste of the Island

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Sightseeing
4.5 hours

Santorini Gentle Stroll: Flat Walks & Local Tales

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4.5 hours

Santorini Must-See Private Tour: A Bit of Everything

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Sightseeing
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Santorini Sightseeing Tour: 4 Hours of Iconic Spots

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Sailing
6 hours

Santorini Sunset Cruise: Ultimate Caldera Sailsational Voyage

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Wine & Food
4.5 hours

Santorini Wine Tour: Private Host, Wineries & Delicacies

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Private & Tailor-Made
6 hours

Tailor-Made Santorini Private Tour: Custom Highlights Journey

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Santorini Must-Sees

Insider Picks

These are the Santorini highlights we visit on our private tours, plus the hidden gems only a local like Markos can show you.

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Whitewashed Santorini village cascading down the caldera cliffs
15+Years on the island
Seen & Unseen Sights with Markos and the I Am Santorini Team

What I Am Santorini Does

“I Am Santorini” is truly about its people and their stories. Like locals all over Greece, Santorinians are famous for their exquisite hospitality, happy to share their customs and welcome you into the authentic local lifestyle of the Greek islands. Our private Santorini tours are built around exactly that spirit, so you experience the island the way we do, not the way a guidebook does.

On our Santorini day tours you will taste the island’s most delicious dishes. Above the Mediterranean diet stands the Greek one, and above that, the Santorinian. We know exactly where to take you to savour local recipes, fresh ingredients and the little secrets the tavernas do not put on the menu.

We are, at heart, a small team of storytellers who love people. Once you take one of our local Santorini tours, you will feel like part of the community, ready to discover the real Santorini through the eyes of a local.

Why us

The difference is the host

Experience Santorini tours with a personal local host who has been blending the island's iconic highlights with hidden gems since 2011. No big fleets, no scripts, no rehearsed lines. Just Markos and a small team, sharing Santorini one genuine day at a time.

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Authentic & local

Iconic sights like Oia sunsets and Red Beach, plus hidden villages and off-path views only locals reach. Seen and unseen Santorini in a single day.

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Sustainable approach

Modern electric-hybrid minivans and biological, small-production local wines. Comfortable for you, and light on the island we call home.

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Treated like family

Warm hosting and real conversations. The kind of relationships guests still describe as feeling like family long after their trip.

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Memories that last

Perfectly paced half-day Santorini day tours that pack a lifetime of memories into short stays, without wearing you out. Ideal for cruise passengers, couples, and families.

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Loved by travellers

Hundreds of 5.0★ reviews on Google, TripAdvisor, Trustindex, and Tours by Locals, praising Markos's warmth, knowledge, and the personal touch.

Santorini houses climbing the cliffside above the sea

"Book your private Santorini tour with the host travellers call "like family.""

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Trusted by travellers

See why guests give Markos and I Am Santorini Tours perfect 5.0 ratings on Google, TripAdvisor, and Trustindex.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled tour departure for a full refund. No charge if your cruise ship cannot dock due to weather or other reasons, or for medical reasons. We will refund fully within 72 hours.

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We were a group of 4 for a private tour of Santorini Greece with Markos and his tour service I Am Santorini. We highly recommend his 5 star service where we found him to be prompt, extremely knowledgeable about the history and geography of the county as well as many other topics we discussed and enjoyed visiting with him. He was fluent in English for us but also speaks other languages. Markos was completely accommodating to our requests of what we would like to see and guided us to the best places including a great restaurant for lunch. This tour was the highlight to our entire visit to Santorini. Choose one of his tours and rest assured it will be great!
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We had a very relaxing tour with Markos. He is warm, funny, and informative. Let him know your pace and what you are interested in and he will make it happen. We ended with a very nice meal at a restaurant right on the beach after visiting both highlights/tourist locations as well as local areas of the island.
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Christopher
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Marcos was absolutely outstanding! From the moment we met him, he made us feel welcome and comfortable. His knowledge of Greece, its history, culture, and the areas we visited was incredible, and he shared it in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. One of the highlights of our tour was stopping at a local restaurant in his hometown, where we enjoyed one of the best and most authentic Greek lunches of our entire trip. It was an experience we never would have found on our own. If you're considering a Tour By Locals experience in Greece, do yourself a favor and request Marcos. He truly went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and would book another tour with him without hesitation
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Kate
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Markos was an outstanding guide in Santorini! He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the island's history and culture. The tour was the perfect balance of fascinating information and free time to explore on our own. Best of all, he took us to hidden gems that we never would have found without him. If you're looking for an authentic and memorable experience in Santorini, I highly recommend touring with Markos!
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We planned a tour with Marko for our first day in Santorini, and what a wonderful choice it was to start our vacation here! Marko’s love for the island and its people shines through, and we really enjoyed learning from him. He brought us to the must-see spots, and also some hidden gems. We appreciated his willingness to recommend places and activities. Definitely recommend!
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My husband and I spent the day touring Santorini with Markos. It was a fantastic experience! We spent time in many parts of the island and Markos shared interesting information about it all. He took us to a local family restaurant for lunch that was outstanding. We highly recommend touring Santorini with Markos!
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We had the most amazing time in Santorini with Markos. He was kind and professional from start to finish. We needed a tour that was a bit complicated and Markos accommodated! He picked us up in Fira and drove us to Oia where we walked around at our leisure. When we were ready to be picked up we contacted him and then we had the most amazing tour of the rest of the island. We went from one end to the other seeing beaches, iconic landmarks as well as hidden gems but the highlight was the stunning views. He showed us the most breathtaking viewpoints all along the island. Markos is knowledgable friendly and fun. We had a fantastic day and if I could give 10 stars I would! Highly recommend!
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We had the best tour with Markos! His communication prior to the tour was great, he confirmed the day before, and was on time! He had so much knowledge about the local area and the culture in Santorini. Being able to see his local town was awesome, he even showed us where he lived! The restaurant he took us too was one of the best meals of our trip and they treated us like family! Markos was never worried about the time of the tour, he let us enjoy each destination even if that meant we went a little over on time. We never felt rushed! You can tell he truly enjoys what he does and wants his friends (not customers) to enjoy the tour. He even offered to help with other recommendations if we ever had questions about the area even after the tour. He even takes pictures and sends them to you after! We had an amazing experience!
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We had the most wonderful time, with our tour guide Markos (with a K) ‼️ If you're looking for a real authentic understanding of the island, and the cities like OIA and FIRA and off the beaten path. This is the guy you want to be with. 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨. Great hospitality, a family man, and his local and global knowledge is amazing, very accommodating of our small group of 12. And if you're German you can test him 😁
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Michelle
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Our shore excursion in Santorini was truly one of the highlights of our cruise. The breathtaking scenery and carefully planned itinerary were exceptional, but what made the experience unforgettable was our guide. Booking with Markos provides the most wonderful experience, not a typical tour. This was our second excusion with Markos and we cannot wait for the next. His service is exceptional. He is personal, professional and the most lovely guide. He made this trip even better than the first. We had an outstanding meal at a local tavern, visited the beach, saw beautiful sites and hidden gems. If you're visiting Santorini, I highly recommend Markos and I am Santorini. The stunning views and memorable stops were incredible, but his outstanding service, expertise, and friendliness made the day truly exceptional. Five stars!
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Meet Your Santorini Tours Host

Markos Seen & Unseen Private Santorini Tours

Welcome, fellow traveler.

I’m Markos, your personal local host for private Santorini tours and Santorini day tours that unlock both iconic highlights and hidden island gems. From Oia’s postcard sunsets and Fira’s caldera views to family wineries and quiet village tavernas, I share authentic stories only a Santorini native can tell.

Experience tours in Santorini Greece with flexibility, insider access, and lasting memories. Perfect for cruise visitors, couples, or first-timers seeking crowd-free adventures.

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Whether you are a seasoned traveller or embarking on your first Santorini adventure, our local travel tips help you make the most of your trip and create memories that last.

FAQs about our Santorini tours

Yes, our Santorini tours are family-friendly for children of all ages, except the winery tour which is adults-only.

Partially accessible: guests must transfer in/out of the vehicle independently, and only foldable wheelchairs are accommodated.

Most tours run 4 to 5 hours, fitting perfectly into your day.

Yes, every tour with I Am Santorini is fully private for your group.

We accommodate up to 14 people comfortably in Markos’ new minivan.

Absolutely, the relaxed pace and comfortable transport make them ideal for seniors.

All our Santorini day tours are private, offering full flexibility and personalization.

Markos provides hotel pickup/drop-off or meets cruise guests at Fira’s cable car exit.

Yes, our 4-5 hour shore excursions are designed for port days with reliable timing.

Yes, Markos plans every tour with a clear time buffer, so you can enjoy Santorini without worrying about your ship’s departure. Pickup, timing, and route are all coordinated to ensure you return comfortably within your port-day window.

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