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Santorini, Greece

Things to Do in Santorini

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

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

Most booked tours and tickets in Santorini

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

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

4.98,165 reviews5h
Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

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

4.94,582 reviews5h
Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers

4.84,266 reviews5h
Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest!

Private Santorini Tailor Made - Choice of the Guest!

5.02,913 reviews3h
Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset

5.01,978 reviews4h
Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

5.01,631 reviews5h
Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

Santorini Caldera Cruise Tour (Volcano, Hot Springs, Thirassia)

4.41,453 reviews6h
Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

4.81,348 reviews5h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Santorini's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Santorini

  1. 1Oia Sunset
  2. 2Fira Town
  3. 3Red Beach
  4. 4Akrotiri Archaeological Site
  5. 5Wine Tasting
  6. 6Caldera Boat Tours
  • The Caldera Experience: Walk the cliffside paths between Fira and Oia for breathtaking views, stay in a cave hotel carved into the volcanic rock, and take a sunset cruise into the caldera to swim in the volcanic hot springs near Nea Kameni.
  • Unique Volcanic Beaches: Discover beaches with extraordinary colors—the dramatic red cliffs of Red Beach, the black volcanic sands of Perissa and Kamari, and the white pebbles of Vlychada Beach with its surreal eroded cliffs.
  • Ancient History Preserved: Explore Akrotiri, the remarkably preserved Minoan settlement buried by volcanic ash around 1600 BC, often called the 'Greek Pompeii,' and visit Ancient Thera perched high on Mesa Vouno mountain.

Tickets and passes in Santorini

6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience

6-Hour Private Best of Santorini Experience

4.9742 reviews5h 30m
Santorini ATV Experience | Off-Road, Secret Places & FREE Pickup

Santorini ATV Experience | Off-Road, Secret Places & FREE Pickup

4.9725 reviews3h 30m
Santorini:The Greek Wedding Show - Dance,Drink Wine& Smash Plates

Santorini:The Greek Wedding Show - Dance,Drink Wine& Smash Plates

4.6424 reviews2h
Santorini ATV-Quad Off-road Experience Tour +FREE PICKUP/DROP OFF

Santorini ATV-Quad Off-road Experience Tour +FREE PICKUP/DROP OFF

5.0240 reviews3h 30m

Food and drink experiences in Santorini

Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

Half Day Premium Catamaran Cruise in Santorini including Oia

5.02,043 reviews5h
Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef

Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef

4.91,302 reviews3h 30m
Santorini Day Tour: Akrotiri, Villages, Wine and Sunset in Oia

Santorini Day Tour: Akrotiri, Villages, Wine and Sunset in Oia

4.31,166 reviews10h
Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

4.91,083 reviews5h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Santorini

Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Swim-Stops, Greek Meal and Sunset

Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Swim-Stops, Greek Meal and Sunset

4.81,716 reviews5h
Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

Sunset Sailing Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with BBQ and Drinks

4.51,231 reviews5h

Hidden gems in Santorini

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Emporio Village

A medieval fortress village with labyrinthine streets, hidden arches, and traditional architecture far from the tourist crowds.

Megalochori

A traditional village in the wine region with neoclassical mansions, underground cave houses, and quiet squares.

Akrotiri Lighthouse

The southernmost point of Santorini with a historic lighthouse offering 360-degree sea views.

Vlychada Beach & Maritime Museum

A stunning white cliff beach with lunar landscape erosion patterns next to a fascinating tomato factory turned maritime museum.

Profitis Ilias Monastery

The highest point on Santorini at 567 meters, with a monastery, panoramic views, and hiking trails.

Day trips from Santorini

Nea Kameni & Palea Kameni (Volcano & Hot Springs)

20-30 min by boat from Athinios or Old Port

Sail into the heart of the caldera to walk on an active volcano and swim in therapeutic hot springs. Nea Kameni offers hiking trails to steaming craters, while Palea Kameni's hot springs feature iron-rich waters that stain swimsuits orange.

Thirassia Island

30 min by boat from Amoudi Bay or Athinios

Visit Santorini's quieter sister island for a glimpse of traditional Cycladic life before tourism. This car-free island offers authentic tavernas, donkey paths, and stunning views back toward Santorini's caldera from the opposite side.

Ancient Thera & Perissa Beach

20 min by car/bus from Fira

Combine history and beach time by visiting the ancient city perched on Mesa Vouno mountain, followed by relaxation at Perissa's famous black sand beach with its tamarisk tree shade and beach bars.

Plan your Santorini trip

Things to do in Santorini: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Santorini?+

Top sights include Oia Sunset, Fira Town, Red Beach and Akrotiri Archaeological Site. Away from the crowds, try Emporio Village and Megalochori.

What are the most popular tours in Santorini?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Premium Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open Bar, Transfer (4.9 stars, 8,165 reviews); Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar (4.9 stars, 4,582 reviews); Santorini Classic Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfers (4.8 stars, 4,266 reviews).

How much do tours in Santorini cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €35 and €195 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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