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Santorini private tours with Kostas who has been working as a private guide in Greece for over 30 years.
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Discover Santorini with an experienced licenced guide who cares about you. Kostas has been working as a guide for the past 25 years and started offering private tours in Santorini 15 years ago. He offers high-quality private tours to the main attractions of this one-of-a-kind volcanic island as well as specialized tours to discover the most important archaeological sites, local wineries, and scenic views.

13/09/2026

Sometimes a great day in Santorini becomes more than just a tour.

Recently, a guest described their experience with me as:

“Knowledgeable, a great communicator, entertaining, patient and a good soul.”

And then came the part that stayed with me:

“He made it a very memorable day for us. We made a new friend.”

That’s the kind of review that means the most.

Because a private tour is not only about what you see or how much you learn. It’s also about the conversations along the way, the unexpected laughs, the questions, the stories — and sometimes, simply enjoying a day together.

Santorini is a beautiful place to explore. But sharing it with people and creating memories that go beyond the itinerary? That’s the real privilege.

Thank you for the kind words — and for the new friendship. 💙

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio to plan your Santorini private tour and let’s make it a memorable one.

30/08/2026

The road is part of the journey. 🌊📸

One of the best things about a private tour? You don’t have to rush from one stop to the next.

Take the scenic coastal road. Stop when the view deserves a photo. Pull over for a coffee. Discover a little village. Stay longer over lunch by the sea because… why not?

And if you know me, you know I love photography — so there’s always time to stop and capture the people enjoying the journey, not just the views. Some of my favourite tour memories are the photos I take of guests along the way.

That’s the freedom of a Santorini private tour — the itinerary is there, but the day can still breathe.

Sometimes the best moments aren’t the places you planned to visit. They’re the unexpected stops along the way.

👉 Want to explore Santorini at your own pace? Contact me through the link in my bio and let’s create your perfect day with a Santorini private guide. 💙

27/08/2026

Meet the Team 👋

• Kostas: A licensed tour guide with more than 30 years of experience and a passion for history, archaeology and design. He has spent most of his career guiding in Greece, 20 years in Santorini and, more recently, also in Athens.

• Nicoletta: Kostas’s right hand, managing emails, tour requests and guest communication, as well as helping us create our social-media content.

• Veronika: Kostas’s wife and partner in crime. She is behind the branding, concierge services and small-group journeys—including her much-loved yoga retreats—and takes care of travel planning, and all the little behind-the-scenes details.

• Zoe: Our four-legged guest of honour. When there’s no tour, you’ll often find her in the passenger seat, or walking through Athens at night with Kostas as he testing tour programmes.

Together, we bring local knowledge, a love for Greece and a personal touch to every experience we create. We can’t wait to show you our Greece! 🇬🇷

23/08/2026

The North of Santorini is more than Oia. 💙

Of course, there’s Oia — but keep going.

Discover the elegant caldera views of Imerovigli, wander through the quiet lanes of Firostefani, and take the time to look beyond the famous viewpoints for hidden corners and unexpected perspectives.

The north of Santorini is about knowing where to slow down, when to turn down a little path, and which viewpoints are worth stopping for.

Because sometimes the best views are the ones you weren’t looking for.

Less rushing.
Fewer crowds.
More Santorini.

👉 Ready to explore beyond the postcard? Get in touch through the link in my bio to plan your Santorini private tour with a Santorini private guide.

09/08/2026

Discover the South of Santorini. 🌋💙

If you want to see more than the famous caldera, come south with me.

From the ancient streets of Akrotiri to dramatic black-sand beaches, the iconic lighthouse, scenic coastal roads, and traditional villages — this is Santorini at a different pace.

Less postcard. More island.

We’ll explore the history, landscapes, local life and hidden corners that make the south so special — with plenty of time to stop, look around, and enjoy the journey.

Ready to discover a different side of Santorini?

👉 Get in touch through the link in my bio to book your Santorini private tour with me.

24/07/2026

No two guests explore Santorini the same way. And that’s exactly how it should be.

Some are fascinated by archaeology and could spend hours wandering the streets of Akrotiri.

Others are looking for the perfect glass of Assyrtiko, a quiet winery, or the story behind Santorini’s volcanic vineyards.

Some travel with a camera, chasing light through hidden alleys and dramatic landscapes. Others simply want to discover authentic villages, enjoy a long seaside lunch, and experience the island at a slower pace.

There isn’t one “perfect” itinerary.

There is your itinerary.

A Santorini private tour isn’t about fitting into a schedule—it’s about creating a day that reflects your interests, your curiosity, and your pace. Sometimes that means spending longer at an archaeological site. Sometimes it means taking an unexpected detour because the view is too beautiful to drive past.

The best days are the ones that feel like they couldn’t have happened with anyone else.

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio to create a Santorini experience that’s designed around you, not around a timetable. 💙

17/07/2026

Calling all wine and art lovers visiting Santorini!

One of my favourite cultural spaces on the island, Symposion in Megalochori SYMPOSION SANTORINI , is currently hosting a beautiful exhibition celebrating Theran Harvest (Trigos) through the paintings of local artist Christoforos Asimis.

Pair your visit with one of Symposium’s enchanting evening music performances, or stop by for their midday cultural presentation. It’s a wonderful way to experience the traditions, art, music and wine heritage that make Santorini so unique.

This is one of those hidden gems we love sharing with our guests.

12/07/2026

To understand Santorini, start with a glass of wine. 🍷🌋

Every bottle tells the story of the island.

It begins in the volcanic soil, where vines have grown for centuries in one of the world’s most unique wine landscapes.

It continues with the famous basket-shaped vines (kouloura), carefully woven close to the ground to protect the grapes from the strong Aegean winds and intense summer sun.

Then comes Assyrtiko—Santorini’s iconic grape variety. Crisp, mineral, vibrant, and unmistakably shaped by the island’s volcanic terroir.

We’ll step inside historic wine cellars, learn how local winemakers have adapted to this extraordinary environment, and, of course, enjoy a guided tasting overlooking the vineyards that produced every glass.

This isn’t simply a wine tasting. It’s a journey through Santorini’s geology, history, traditions, and culture—one sip at a time.

If you’re looking for a Santorini wine tour that goes beyond the winery, I’d love to share the stories behind every vineyard and every bottle.

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio to book your Santorini Wine Tour or a Santorini private tour and discover the island through its wines. 🍷💙

05/07/2026

The best compliment I can receive isn’t about what I know. It’s about how you experience Santorini.

Recently, a guest described our day together like this:

“Kostas is a storyteller that magically weaves facts, myth and human experience to help emphasize the power and beauty that Santorini possesses.”

That perfectly captures what I hope every tour becomes.

History isn’t just a collection of dates. Myth isn’t just a legend. And Santorini isn’t just a beautiful island.

It’s the people who lived here, the villages they built, the volcanic landscape that shaped their lives, the food shared around a table, and the stories that connect it all.

Every Santorini private tour is designed to help you see the island through local eyes—at a relaxed pace, with curiosity, conversation, and moments you’ll remember long after you’ve gone home.

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio to plan your Santorini private tour and discover the island beyond the postcard. 💙

01/07/2026

After your obligatory shot of the caldera and blue dome in Oia, wander a little further down the lane and stop for a photo with a traditionally dressed Greek soldier! 🇬🇷

His striking uniform is inspired by the heroes of the Greek War of Independence of 1821: the iconic white fustanella with its hundreds of pleats symbolizing the years of Ottoman rule, the embroidered fermeli vest, the red fez with its long black tassel, and the famous tsarouchia shoes with their distinctive pom-poms. A proud reminder of Greece’s history and spirit, it makes for one of Santorini’s most memorable photo opportunities.

📍 Oia, Santorini
📸 A perfect blend of postcard views and Greek heritage.

Address

Thíra
84700

Telephone

+306977785359

Website

http://www.santorini-private-guide.com/

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