4 Santorini Bus Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Santorini: Traditional Sightseeing Bus Tour with Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,306 reviews · 10 hours · from $69Our pick

Spend 10 hours touring Santorini by air-conditioned bus, with stops at Akrotiri, Emporio, Perissa Beach, Profitis Ilias, a three-wine tasting, and Oia at sunset. Guides such as Christina, Yannis, Olga, and Cristina bring the island’s past and present to life. Lunch, drinks, and Akrotiri admission cost extra.

“It was a fantastic day, with lot of history of Santorini and nice stops. Our guide, Cristina, was amazing. The driver too. I definitely recommend this trip fir anyone who wants to see more than just beautiful sunsets in Oia.”

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2.Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 280 reviews · 7 hours · from $57Best value

See Santorini beyond the caldera on a seven-hour guided bus tour with Tania or another English or German-speaking guide. Visit Prophet Elias, Megalochori, Akrotiri Excavations, Red Beach, and Perissa or Perivolos Beach. Bring comfortable shoes, modest clothing, water, and patience for a late lunch.

“A perfect day trip! Our driver Andreas was a safe and considerate driver, and our host Tanya was wonderful and appears to speak every European language fluently. Tanya was so knowledgeable, and very fun and upbeat - we all had a lovely time. Akrotiri and the beach swimming were both fantastic, but I think Tanya could have taken us to a day trip to the local rubbish tip and we would have had a good time. Highly recommended!”

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3.Archaeological Bus Tour to Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend six to seven hours exploring southern Santorini with an English-speaking guide, visiting Prophet Elias, Megalochori, Akrotiri, Red Beach, and Perissa. Tanya and Tania are praised for warmth and humor, while a licensed archaeological guide leads the Akrotiri visit. Expect walking, a separate entry fee, and a late finish.

“Our tour guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the day. The monastery views were incredible along with the Red beach but the tour of Akrotiri was so engaging and the guide there was another fountain of knowledge. Highly recommend to history lovers and day trippers alike.”

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4.Santorini 2-Day Combo: Volcano Boat Cruise & Island Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 146 reviews · 2 days · from $117

Spend two days seeing Santorini from sea and land. Cruise to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirassia, then tour Akrotiri, Emborio, Perissa, Profitis Ilias, a winery, and Oia. Guides such as Giorgia, Kim, Christine, Dada, and Christina have led recent departures.

“For the first portion of this tour Dada was our guide, he was very fun and made us laugh quite a bit, he was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and made sure everyone was happy☺️ Christina was our guide for the second portion , she was very knowledgeable and such and enjoyment and very very hospitable as well, I would definitely recommend this tour, make sure you bring the proper shoes though!! You do walk a lot!!! This was very well organized thank you Christina and to our amazing bus driver for this amazing day”

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