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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.

07/06/2026

Every tour ends up telling a slightly different story.

Some guests want to spend longer in ancient sites. Others slow down in villages, ask about local life, wine, architecture, or simply enjoy scenic pauses along the way.

Recently, a guest wrote:
“Kostas adjusted the itinerary on the fly for us to see sights that mattered most to us.”

That’s exactly how I believe a Santorini private tour should feel — flexible, personal, and shaped naturally around your interests.

A relaxed lunch, hidden corners, historical stops, quiet roads, conversations along the way… the best days are never rushed.

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio and let’s create your own Santorini story. 💙

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28/05/2026

“We saw areas of Santorini we would not have seen any other way”.

That’s one of the nicest things a guest can say after a day together on the island.

Quiet roads between vineyards.
Small village moments.
A long lunch by the sea.
Hidden corners far from the postcard crowds.

Santorini is more than famous views — it’s the feeling of discovering places that still feel
real, local, and personal.

That’s what I always hope to create with every Santorini private tour: a slower, deeper experience of the island.

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio and let’s explore Santorini beyond the obvious.
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24/05/2026

Some encounters feel meaningful beyond business.

A few days ago I had the pleasure of spending the day in Santorini with Rick Steves — whose work has inspired generations of travelers to approach Europe with curiosity, respect, and openness.

We explored the island together, exchanged thoughts on tourism, culture, archaeology, and how places like Santorini continue to evolve between authenticity and global attention.

What I appreciated most was not the visibility of his work, but the sincerity of the conversations.

After guiding professionally in Greece since 1993, I still believe the best part of this profession is the human exchange that happens through travel.
Thank you Rick for the visit and the inspiring discussions.

Until next time, 🫶🏻

04/05/2026

Why 4.5 hours can be better than a full day.

Because the right timing changes everything.

09:00 — We meet.
The day starts fresh, energy is high, the island still quiet.

9.30 - The Blue Dome
A quick photo stop in one of the iconic spot of Santorini

10:00 — Akrotiri.
We step into a prehistoric city, walk its streets, focus on what truly matters.

12:00 — Village walk.
A slow stroll through hidden paths, architecture, small details most people miss.

12:30 — Seaside or local stop.

Light, relaxed, just enough to end the experience on a high note.

In the middle: views, stories, a moment to take it all in without rushing.

And then… you still have the rest of your day.

No fatigue.
No overload.
Just a complete experience, with energy left to enjoy more.

That’s the rhythm of a well-designed Santorini private tour — focused, flexible, and made to fit you.

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio to plan your ideal Santorini experience with a Santorini private guide.

01/05/2026

May 1st in Greece 🌸

A day to welcome spring, spent in nature, picking wildflowers and creating the traditional May Day wreath (Stefáni) to hang on our doors — a symbol of renewal, life, and new beginnings.

Simple traditions, beautiful meaning. 💐

26/04/2026

April sunsets in Santorini.

Soft light, quiet moments, and views you’ll remember long after you leave. These are the kind of evenings that stay with you.

What’s your favorite memory from the island?

21/04/2026

Some places stay with you longer than facts.

Not because of dates or details, but because of how they made you feel.

A quiet moment overlooking the caldera.
A slow walk through ancient streets.
A pause that lasts just a little longer than expected.

Recently, a guest told me:
“He is a wealth of knowledge about the island and its history and a very personable guy. Our favorite part was the tour of the Akrotiri ruins. Absolutely fascinating!!! It is a personal tour so when we expressed interest, he took up up to Mt. Elijah, the tallest place on Santorini.”

That’s the beauty of a personal tour.
It follows your curiosity.

Because beyond every story, there’s something more important — the moments that stay with you long after the day ends.

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio to plan your Santorini private tour or Akrotiri tour — and create something that lasts. 💙

12/04/2026

Today we celebrate the most important day of our calendar:
Happy Easter!
May it be a day full of joy, love and peace ☀️💙

08/04/2026

Ancient Thira and Akrotiri are not the same story.

They belong to different worlds of the island’s past.

Akrotiri takes you deep into the Bronze Age, more than 3,500 years ago. A prehistoric city preserved under volcanic ash, where you walk through covered streets, past multi-story buildings, storage vessels, and the traces of everyday life suddenly interrupted.

Ancient Thira, on the other hand, sits high on the mountain ridge between Kamari and Perissa. Built many centuries later, in Hellenistic and Roman times, it is an open archaeological site: temples, streets, and houses exposed to the sky, with breathtaking views over the island. Getting there is part of the adventure: a winding road or even a hike if you like a bit of effort.

One is protected and preserved indoors.
The other is open, elevated, and dramatic.

Two archaeological sites.
Two completely different Santorini stories.

Exploring both with a Santorini private guide helps connect the island’s past — from prehistoric Akrotiri to the later city of Ancient Thira.

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio to plan your Akrotiri tour or a full Santorini private tour.

28/03/2026

Wine tastes different when the land is explained.

In Santorini, the story of wine begins in the soil.
Volcanic ash, pumice, and lava have shaped this land for thousands of years, creating a ground that is poor in organic matter but rich in minerals. The vines struggle — and that struggle is exactly what gives Santorini wines their character.

Low rainfall, strong winds, and intense sun mean the vines grow close to the earth, often trained in the famous basket shape (kouloura) to protect the grapes. The volcanic soil also naturally protects the roots from many vine diseases, allowing some vineyards to be incredibly old.

The result? Wines with remarkable freshness, minerality, and depth — especially the island’s famous Assyrtiko.

A Santorini private wine tour that includes a winery visit is not just about tasting wine. It’s about understanding the landscape that makes it possible.

👉 Contact me through the link in my bio to plan your Santorini wine tour or a full experience with your Santorini private guide. 🍷🌋

Address

Thíra
84700

Telephone

+306977785359

Website

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

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