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Your trusted partner for private tours, transfers, and taxi services in Santorini.
We specialize in creating unforgettable experiences, helping you discover the very best of the island in comfort and style. From iconic viewpoints and traditional villages to unique beaches and local flavors, every journey is designed around you.
Our experienced drivers and knowledgeable local guides are passionate about Santorini and committed to delivering exceptional service. Whether you are visiting for a few hours or several days, we tailor each tour to match your interests, schedule, and pace.
Choose from half-day or full-day private tours, seamless transfers, and personalized itineraries, all designed to make your time in Santorini truly memorable.
Your trusted partner for unforgettable Santorini experiences.
We specialize in flexible tours, transfers, and taxi services, offering personalized trips to explore the island’s beauty—from ancient ruins to pristine beaches and delicious local cuisine.
Look, those big bus tours of Santorini are fine, I guess. But they all see the same thing. Essence Tours is different. We are a local travel agent in Santorini that acts like your personal guide. We create Santorini Private Guided Tours that actually match your pace. Want to skip the crowd? We know how.
We think the best tours in Santorini show you the island we love. The real one. That means the famous views, sure. But also, the hidden path in Oia. The little family winery. Our private tours in Santorini, Greece, are built for discovery. We handle the boring stuff. You just enjoy the ride.
Planning Santorini excursions can be a hassle. Not with us. We listen. We help you build a day that makes sense for you. As one of the licensed Santorini travel agencies, being MHTE certified is our promise to you. It means you’re safe and in good hands.
So that’s us. Essence Tours is really about sharing our home. Not just the famous parts, but the quiet magic in between. Let’s find it together.
the driver was on time driving us to and from my destination. he also offered activity suggestions when we arrived. highly recommend!!
Excellent service provided by Akis and his team. Very reliable, always on time. Gave us excellent information and recommendations on places to visit during our stay in Santorini. Would highly... read more recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had a car and driver for a day about 8-10hrs. Akis was very friendly and accommodating when we had misunderstood the date. Driver arrived on time and... read more was very knowledgeable with local attractions. Good way to explore the island with reasonable price and save the trouble renting and parking.
This was our second year in Santorini and again like the previous year we had no issues using Akis and Santorini taxis. The service was always first class. Never late... read more and always very hospitable. True professional service
The best service in Santorini, extremely reliable, English -speaking drivers, timely pickups and very responsive on WhatsApp also! Going beyond expectations! Would highly recommend their services to anyone visiting Santorini!
Great service and easy communication via Whatsapp. We arranged to pick-up at the port and were welcomed by a very friendly driver who even gave us the oportunity to leave... read more our luggage in his bus while we had some extra time to stroll through Santorini before going to the airport.
The last bus at Akrotiri did not turn up at 9.20pm (based on schedule) although I was waiting at the bus stop since 8.10pm. I gave up waiting around 10pm... read more and googled for a taxi and found this site with their whatsapp link and it surprised me that they responded very quickly. Their fast and good service exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.
Akis is a very professional man who picked me up on time and delivered me to Thira airport in comfort. I would highly recommend his service if you are visiting... read more Santorini!!
Akis was an amazing driver in Santorini! So flexible, go with the flow, and accommodating for a big family trip - not easy! He waited while we dealt with lost... read more bags, made it work to pick us up at a later time, was always early, and found us new plans when our other plans fell through. He went above and beyond! I recommend his services!
Akis is personable, knowledgeable about the island and the history of Greece, and provides top of the kind service. His English is also perfect! He’s as cheap as a big... read more taxi company, but your money will be going directly to a small business of two people!
Good service! Had no issues, the driver was nice, on time and professional. It was also very easy to book. Recommended
Absolutely amazing would 100% recommend. We have had a terrible time trying to get taxis in santorini and have been let down a lot. First time messaging Akis and he... read more was there within 8 minutes! And when he wasn’t available he arranged someone else within 5 minutes. Unbelievable service and so so glad to have found them.
We booked Akis in April 2022 to pick us up from the port to our Airbnb! He was waiting for us when we arrived, was super helpful with finding the... read more exact location, and helped us with our luggage. We had such a good experience that we booked him again to drive us back to the port after our stay. He was very reliable and we kept his card in case we decide to visit Santorini again! Highly recommend!
Our Two families trip with kids was superb in Santorini and Athens. The car was very good, well maintained and very clean. The driver cum guide Akis was the best... read more and was very supportive and helpful. We can say that such good experience we had rarely had in prior and we recommend s MyWay Tour
Would highly recommend. Friendly driver with modern vehicle. Prices and times were arranged beforehand via WhatsApp which was very convenient. Knowledgeable about local area and times to leave for airport,... read more ferry etc.
I used Akis and his team for the duration of our stay on multiple occasions in santorini and they have been brilliant.Great communication, wonderful service and fab drivers.Highly recom. them... read more if you are in Santorini.Thank you Akis and team.Saby
The service on the island was absolutely amazing. Our driver Akis was kind, knowledgeable and really added to the whole experience. On the rare occasion he wasn't able to get... read more out to us to take us somewhere, he personally ensured that a different driver was able to pick us up. The car was also clean and comfortable. 5 star service from start to finish. Thanks Akis!
Atkis was very helpful confirming our booking via WhatsApp. We were taken from Perissa to Pygros to enjoy an evening there. Atkis messaged to confirm what time to take us... read more back to our hotel. They were on time and good value for money. Very clean minibuses.
Could not recommend this man highly enough While on a Cruise we went to use our normal private tour company But price had doubled from the early qoute .So we... read more decided to look elsewhere THANK GOD 😊 We found Akis who we booked through WhatsApp With no deposit taken he was a man off his word and arranged to meet is soon as getting of the boat It was a stormy morning and we were running late due to having to use small tender boats to ger ashore Akis was there as promised in a brand new Mercedes mini bus with all the gadgets He took our group off six were WE wanted and was very knowledgeable of the island with good English He just charged us for the time we used him were as most would have charged from time arranged at booking GLAD WE FOUND HIM AND WILL DEFINITELY BE USING AGAIN
Picked up from the hospital, to the hotel, after an accident. Also used their service from Fira to Oia. BEST TRANSFER SERVICE EVER. I am VERY SATISFIED with the experience... read more and customer service proveded. I will RECOMMENDED 100%.
I would 100% recommend. Akis is professional, punctual and reliable. He helped us from the first day on the island, explained the history, and places to visit. He was there... read more before we arrived to the airport, and helped us drop is off at the seaport to continue our island hopping journey! Unbelievable service and so so glad to have found them. Best part is the services is better and more affordable than his competitors.
