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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.
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!
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%.
Akis was always so helpful, he always had a kind and professional service, but above all we found a nice guy! He has always been ready to satisfy our requests... read more and when he was not available he put us in contact with a colleague so that we never run out of travel or wait too long. always punctual, with fair prices and clean and very flexible services on travel, any waiting, meeting places, etc. it was really useful! thank you
I totally recommend using this fantastic transport. Friendly, reliable, professional and reasonable. Highly recommend
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
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.
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.
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.
Very good service, the car was even there before the time agreed and I was very happy with it! Reasonable price for going quite a distance, would definitely recommend.
I wanted to go with my sister from Perissa to Oia at 5 a.m. The driver came and took us there. We really appreciate it. He gave us... read more opportunity to see sunrise in Oia - the most beautiful place on the world. 😍
Santorini Tours have a wonderful and professional staff , courteous , Friendly , Reliable and were always helpful throughout our trip. I was really Amazed how low and affordable... read more their fare was. We are a family of 5 and we had the greatest experience on the island. Thank you . And I will definitely contact you again.. William Constantine
Very helpful and friendly taxi service! We used Akis several times during our trip to Santorini in September and would definitely contact him again if we come back, which hopefully... read more we will one day! 😀
Akis took great care of us during our Santorini fiancemoon. Akis was very timely and he's a great communicator. We especially appreciated his prompt rides to and from the clinic... read more after a twisted ankle scare. Can't wait to visit again and I would 10/10 contact Akis again!
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!
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.
Akis and his team are amazing!! Akis is very reliable, friendly, and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend working with him to get around the island.
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.
