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Santorini Sightseeing Guide

Santorini Best
Sightseeing Tours With Aegean Taxi

Explore Santorini's dramatic volcanic coastline with a private tour. Our local experts can guide you from the iconic Red Beach to the lunar landscapes of Vlychada.

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Red Beach

Perissa

Kamari

Perivolos

Vlychada

The stunning red volcanic cliffs and dark waters of Red Beach, Santorini.

Red Beach Geological Tour

Red Beach Tour distance from Town:12km
Red Beach Tour is best for:Unique Scenery
Red Beach Tour restaurants:Tavernas in Akrotiri

Red Beach Tour Description: Embark on a breathtaking tour to Santorini's world-famous Red Beach. Your Aegean Taxi driver will take you to the trailhead, where a short walk reveals a stunning, otherworldly landscape of colossal red cliffs against the deep blue Aegean. This excursion is a must for photographers and nature lovers. We'll handle the driving and parking, so you can focus on the dramatic views.

A photo of the unique landscape at Red Beach.

Red Beach: A Guide to Santorini's Most Famous Shoreline

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Sunbeds lining the long stretch of black volcanic sand at Perissa Beach, Santorini.

Perissa Black Sand Excursion

Perissa Beach Tour distance from Town:13km
Perissa Beach Tour is best for:Lively Atmosphere
Perissa Beach Tour restaurants:Tranquilo Beach Bar

Perissa Beach Tour Description: Experience the vibrant side of Santorini with a private tour to Perissa, the island's most famous black sand beach. This long, cosmopolitan shore is lined with energetic beach bars and tavernas, all under the watch of the giant Mesa Vouno rock. Your private driver can drop you right at the heart of the action for a day of fun, food, and sun on the unique volcanic sand.

The lively beachfront of Perissa with Mesa Vouno mountain.

Perissa Beach: A Guide to the Black Sand Experience

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The organized, family-friendly promenade of Kamari Beach with Mesa Vouno in the background.

Kamari Beach Family Tour

Kamari Beach Tour distance from Town:8km
Kamari Beach Tour is best for:Families
Kamari Beach Tour restaurants:Almira Restaurant

Kamari Beach Tour Description: Enjoy a relaxing family tour to the beautiful, Blue Flag-awarded Kamari Beach. This organized black sand beach features a long, pedestrianized promenade filled with shops and family-friendly restaurants. Its calm waters and ample amenities make it an ideal and stress-free excursion. An Aegean Taxi provides a quick and easy ride from Fira or the airport.

A view of the bustling promenade along Kamari Beach.

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The chic and stylish Seaside beach club on the black sands of Perivolos Beach.

Perivolos Luxury Beach Tour

Perivolos Beach Tour distance from Town:12km
Perivolos Beach Tour is best for:Clubs & VIP Style
Perivolos Beach Tour restaurants:Seaside Santorini

Perivolos Beach Tour Description: Indulge in the chic, sophisticated side of Santorini's coast with a VIP tour to Perivolos Beach. Known as the more cosmopolitan extension of Perissa, this is where you'll find high-end beach clubs with plush sunbeds and DJ sets. Arrive in the style Perivolos demands with a premium Aegean Taxi, ensuring your day of luxury begins the moment you leave your hotel.

A luxury sunbed setup at Seaside Santorini in Perivolos.

Perivolos: A Guide to Santorini's Most Stylish Beach

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The incredible lunar-like, wind-carved cliffs of Vlychada Beach, Santorini.

Vlychada 'Moon Beach' Discovery

Vlychada Beach Tour distance from Town:13km
Vlychada Beach Tour is best for:Lunar Landscapes
Vlychada Beach Tour restaurants:Theros Wave Bar

Vlychada Beach Tour Description: Take a tour to another world at Vlychada Beach, Santorini's 'Moon Beach'. Let your private driver take you to this breathtaking landscape, where pale cliffs have been sculpted by the wind into surreal, lunar-like formations. It's a quieter, more dramatic beach that's perfect for escaping the crowds and capturing stunning photos. The journey itself is part of the scenic adventure.

The wind-sculpted white cliffs of Vlychada Beach.

Vlychada: A Guide to Santorini's Moon Beach

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santorini Sightseeing Tours

What's unique about the Santorini beach tours?

Unlike typical beach trips, a Santorini beach tour is a geological adventure. Our excursions take you to the island's unique volcanic shores, from the colossal red cliffs of the Red Beach Geological Tour to the black sands of the Perissa Excursion and the lunar-like landscape of the Vlychada 'Moon Beach' Discovery. It's a chance to witness the raw power and beauty of the volcano.

Which tour is best for a lively beach bar and party experience?

For a vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere, the Perissa Black Sand Excursion and the Perivolos Luxury Beach Tour are your best choices. These neighboring beaches form a long strip of black sand lined with energetic beach clubs and bars. A private tour with Aegean Taxi allows you to enjoy the scene and ensures you have a safe and reliable ride back.

I want to take amazing photos. Which tour offers the most dramatic scenery?

For pure photographic drama, you have two incredible options. The Red Beach Geological Tour offers the iconic, otherworldly contrast of red volcanic cliffs against the deep blue Aegean. Alternatively, the Vlychada 'Moon Beach' Discovery takes you to a surreal landscape of pale cliffs sculpted by the wind into breathtaking, lunar-like formations.

What is the best beach tour for a relaxed day with my family?

The Kamari Beach Family Tour is the ideal choice. The beach is fully organized with calm, Blue Flag-awarded waters and is fronted by a long, pedestrianized promenade with plenty of shops and family-friendly restaurants. An Aegean Taxi can provide a quick, stress-free ride for the whole family to this comfortable and convenient location.