The 4 Best Santorini Ferry Trips

1.SKIP CABLE CAR® The Original Santorini Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

You’ll bypass Santorini’s cable car with a boat transfer, then tour the island by air-conditioned minibus in a group capped at 19 people. Visit Finikia, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Beach with guides such as George, Zeus, Yani, or Viera. Expect scenic views, free time, and a ship-on-time guarantee.

“Well planned and executed day. Small group of 16. Excellent guide with both knowledge and language skills.”

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2.Skip Gondola Shore Excursion: No Cable Car, Water Taxi Provided!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $54

This six-hour Santorini highlights tour combines a small group vehicle, water transport from the Old Port, WiFi, and flexible pickup. You’ll visit Oia, Imerovigli, Pyrgos, Megalochori, Perivolos Beach, Red Beach, and the Three Bells of Fira, with guides such as George, Nicolas, Alex, and Lisandros tailoring the pace when possible.

“Through no fault of our driver or Viator, we had a delay in meeting our driver. I can honestly tell you I have been on many excursions and our driver, Alex, was simply the best. I was scattered because of my circumstances and he was so calm and assured us the day was not ruined. He was so kind, very professional and we had the best time. He is very knowledgeable about history. He lives on Santorini and showed us parts of the island we would not have otherwise experienced. We ate at one of his local restaurants that he frequents and it was the best Greek food ever! The…”

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3.Santorini Private Transfers | Any Pick-Up to Any Destination

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 15 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Best value

Santorini Pixida Travel arranges private rides between Athinios ferry port, hotels, and other Santorini addresses. Meet your driver at the port or hotel, ride in your own group, and reach your destination in about 15 to 45 minutes. Pickup details are confirmed directly with you or your hotel.

“Excellent service. Very comfortable. Responded well. Fair price and very willing to adjust to help our group. Very impressive. Best service on our entire trip. Thank you.”

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4.Santorini Private Transfer From or To the Ferry Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 30 to 55 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Meet your driver outside the SEAJETS office at Athinios Port, where a name sign makes pickup easy. Kostas or Konstantinos may handle the drive, help with luggage, offer local tips, and take you to your hotel or the nearest accessible point in 30 to 55 minutes.

“Kostas was an amazing driver and very knowledgeable of the island! He provided us with a safe drive, and lots of amazing recommendations! We had a great time and were at ease getting around the island with Kostas!”

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