BOOK A TOUR, DISCOVER SANTORINI WITH GOLDEN IBEX
Walking through the traditional white-washed houses with their azure-domed roofs and brightly coloured bougainvilleas, set on a volcanic cliff-edge overlooking the blue Aegean Sea. It is the perfect picture of what most of us envision when we dream of our travel to Greece. We’re here to assist you in realizing your goal! Enjoy the most romantic of sunsets as you stroll down the scenic slopes of the mysterious ancient Caldera… a mesmerizing Santorini landmark.
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BEST OF SANTORINI
Experience the best of our island with a 6-hour journey across Santorini, led by our passionate local guides. During this tour, you will discover the timeless Pyrgos, take in breathtaking volcano vistas from Firostefani, and wander the streets of Oia. To enhance your experience, the itinerary includes a tasting of four distinctive Santorini wines and a leisurely lunch at a seaside restaurant featuring sweeping views of the Aegean.
TAILOR-MADE TOUR (6HRS)
Our mini-tours cover all of Santorini, letting you explore its best spots with guides who fit your style, schedule, and interests. With our Custom Tours, your dream vacation comes true, designed just for you. Let our know-how and easy planning make your trip truly special. Just choose the adventure that calls to you. Go on a private Santorini tour with your loved ones and a friendly local guide, enjoying the island’s magic.
TAILOR-MADE TOUR (4HRS)
Experience the best of Santorini with our private, custom-tailored tours. Whether you are seeking adventure, cultural immersion, or relaxation, we design each itinerary to match your personal interests, schedule, and budget. We manage all the details so you can simply choose the experience that will make your trip unforgettable. If you are visiting Santorini via cruise ship and have limited time ashore, we can arrange an optimised tour specifically designed to ensure you see the island’s highlights and return comfortably before your departure.
Santorini Photo & Sightseeing Private Tour (4HRS)
Start your adventure with a professional photographer for a 30 minute photo shoot. Get beautiful photos with the island’s amazing views, making your trip a memory you will never forget. After your photo session, explore Santorini on a private tour designed for you. Enjoy wide views of the caldera, create your own adventure and enjoy the island’s magic. One of the best parts of this photo tour is skipping the lines, so you can spend more time exploring and less time waiting.
SANTORINI COOKING CLASS – EAT LIKE A LOCAL
Step into the heart of Santorini and savor a private cooking and lunch adventure that feels truly authentic. Grandma Litsa will welcome you with a big smile and stories about life on the island. She teaches you how to make your favorite Greek dishes using the freshest local ingredients. Alongside her, our guide tells you about Santorini’s past and lively way of life. After cooking, everyone sits down to share a meal of local foods, and you get to take home easy recipes to try yourself.
SANTORINI WINE TOURS
Step into the world of Santorini’s celebrated wines with our four-hour introductory tour. Discover the island’s iconic landscapes as you wander through time-honoured vineyards, feel the volcanic earth beneath your feet and uncover the secrets of our winemaking heritage. Your journey continues with a guided tour of our production facilities, leading to a tasting of rare local grape varieties. Savor each sip alongside Greek cheeses, artisanal cold cuts, and beloved island delicacies, then finish on a sweet note with our signature Vinsanto wines and handcrafted Vinsanto chocolates.
AROMA OF SANTORINI
Your tour starts with pickup from your hotel or another place you choose, then takes you to Megalochori to see its old buildings and learn about local traditions. Next, you visit the family-run Gavalas Winery for a guided look at how they make wine and to taste four local wines. The tour continues to Firostefani to see the caldera and the famous blue-domed church, then ends in Oia, where you join your guide to explore the settlement and enjoy its world-famous sunset over the Aegean Sea.
THE HIDDEN VILLAGES
Step into the heart of Santorini on our 6-hour “Hidden Villages” private tour. You will wander beyond the usual routes and uncover the island’s vibrant history and timeless traditions. Our adventure starts in Megalochori, a village where white houses shine in the sun. It’s one of the few unspoilt traditional villages in Santorini and is a place where you can experience what Santorini used to be like. Next, we walk through Emporio’s twisting streets, enjoy its fairy-tale buildings, and see the impressive old castle and tower. The journey ends at Perivolos, where a striking black sand beach and fun summer vibe are waiting.
SANTORINI HIKING TOUR FIRA TO OIA
Join our 10 km (6-mile) hiking tour from Fira to Oia for a premier nature experience along the Santorini Caldera. We provide transportation to the Fira meeting point, where you will begin a 3 to 4 hour trek through Firostefani and Imerovigli, concluding in Oia. You may choose an early start for the morning air or a later departure to catch the sunset. The route follows the cliffside for approximately 15,000 steps, offering amazing views of the landscape. Please ensure you have appropriate hiking boots for the journey.
SANTORINI E-BIKE TOUR
Join our top-quality, eco-friendly e-bike tour, designed for anyone who wants to explore Santorini’s beautiful countryside, lovely villages, off-the-beaten paths, and amazing views at a relaxed and enjoyable pace. This tour mixes culture, local food, and easy adventure into one memorable trip. Our helpful team takes care of everything, so you can just enjoy the ride. It is a great choice for travelers who want to see the real Santorini while being kind to the environment.
ONCE UPON A TIME
As locals, we welcome you to slip through hidden doorways and become part of the island’s unfolding story. Join our “Once upon a time tour,” where each stop reveals a new secret, created from our love for Santorini. Go on a trip full of unknown stories, hidden wonders, and the chance to make lasting memories and new friends. The island’s old mysteries are waiting for you to find them.
EMPORIO VILLAGE HIKING
Step into a world of timeless beauty on our private walking tour, where an ancient path winds through three villages. We begin in Pyrgos, wandering across sunlit fields to discover Potamos, a secluded gem known for its charming farmhouse architecture. Next, we head to Emporio, the lively center of the island at the foot of Mount Prophet Elias. Here, old stone walls and a Venetian fortress watch over blue-domed churches that once inspired Jean-Paul Sartre.
HIKING AT SKAROS ROCK
Start a private guided trip made for hikers who want to explore and enjoy real local life. Walk away from the usual tourist spots to find Santorini’s secret places, following old paths and pretty stone streets. This trip takes you along the impressive caldera edge and through the lovely villages of Fira, Firostefani, and Imerovigli, where you will find new spots for great photos of the island’s beautiful views. The path goes over stone streets and simple dirt roads, with the tour lasting about three hours and adjusted to your speed and breaks.
SANTORINI HISTORICAL TOUR
A private Golden Ibex guide takes you through a day at the famous “Pompeii of the Aegean.” Walk among tall ruins, their walls decorated with colorful Minoan paintings, all kept safe under layers of volcanic ash. Drive to the top of Profitis Ilias, Santorini’s highest point, where wide views reach from the center of the island to the far rooftops of Oia. Walk through the old village of Pyrgos, a UNESCO site known for its strong, castle-like look. At the top of the hill, find the famous remains of Kasteli Castle, one of Santorini’s five well-known castles.
DESIGNED TO UPLIFT YOUR MOOD
The best of Santorini in a nut-shell…If you are visiting Santorini by cruise ship, you can rely on us for an unforgettable experience ranging from mini private tours around the most important landmarks, sights and monuments of the island to a tour around the island’s rare volcanic beaches in order to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. We will make sure you will make the most out of your limited time on the island by having a great time on the diverse island of Santorini.
Air-conditioned and non-smoking mini buses guarantee comfortable private tours. All our local tour guides speak fluent English, have acute knowledge of the island’s history and they are here to present you the local way of life and how it has been shaped and moulded through time. Santorini offers numerous places of interest which are unique in their own way and definitely worth visiting. Contact us in Golden Ibex and provide us the details regarding your arrival, the number of participants and basic interests… we will organize a private tour that appeals to your needs and tastes; a private tour you will always remember! Because we’ll not only guide you through some of the most charming, hidden corners of Santorini, but we will also shed new light on the most famous spots.
TOUR INFORMATION FOR THOSE ARRIVING BY CRUISE
When cruise ships arrive in Santorini, they usually dock in the open near the Volcano, and our tourists are taken by tender to either Athinios or Old Port. This occurs because the main port is not deep enough to accommodate large cruise ships.
However, approaching the island aboard a smaller sailboat, on the other hand, is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Those who book a Santorini tour through a cruise line are taken to Athinios port, the island’s principal port (20 minutes drive from Fira). The Old Port offers an entirely different experience. You can get to Fira by donkey (yep, you read that correctly) or cable car in 3 minutes maximum.
Taking the traditional route of donkey riding is fascinating and provides a look into the past. Please keep in mind that donkeys do not transport you all the way up and that you will have to walk a little distance to reach Fira’s center. According to the Golden Ibex team, the cable car is the safest and quickest method to the town center. Your private tour guide will be waiting for you at the cable car exit to begin your chosen excursion and assist you in living the ultimate Santorini experience.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Golden Ibex Tours does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions cancelled for ‘force majeure’ reasons or reasons beyond control. If cancellation happens due to personal or business reasons and Golden Ibex Tours has already incurred costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.
Cancellation Policy. 5 days before it starts for a 50% refund of the deposit, with no refunds after that. The service fee is non-refundable.
