The 12 Best Hikes in Santorini

1.Caldera Trail Guided Hike and Sunset Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $229Our pick

Hike Santorini’s caldera rim from Fira to Oia with a guide, a lakeside-style picnic view, and a sunset stop with 360-degree panoramas.

“Our guides were amazing! They were very knowledgeable and so easy to talk to. It felt very personal, it was only about 5 guests and we had 2 guides so you didn't feel like you were missing information. I wish I could remember the other guides name, she was Greek and knew so much about the history and geography but we were primarily speaking with Wendy who was newer to the company. She was so great to talk to and you could tell was very passionate about Greece and the environment. They even showed us the wild Oregano and rosemary that grew along the hike and gave us jars to…”

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2.4hr Small Group Caldera Hike from Fira to Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120Top rated

Small-group caldera hike from Fira to Oia with a local English guide, snacks and water, and epic views along Santorini’s rim.

“Great way to see Santorini from Fira to Oia. Bring plenty of water, hat & sunblock. The tour begins at 9 and ends around 2-3pm. It gets very hot after 12. I think the tour should start much earlier to avoid the heat. It is a long hike but you see alot of beautiful sights along the way.”

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3.From Thera: Thirasia Cruise w/ Volcano Hike and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 67 reviews · 6 hours · from $58Best value

Half-day cruise from Santorini to the active Nea Kameni volcano, warm hot springs, and Thirasia area sights, with live commentary.

“Il serait bien d’avoir une meilleure description de la journée sur ce site car je n’avais aucune idée que l’on aurait 2h pour diner dans un resto sur l’ile de Thirassa. De plus, c’est vraiment compliqué retrouver son bus au retour, aucune indication sur ceux-ci. Très peu de temps aussi au sommet du volcan puisque le guide parle en anglais en premier donc ça donne peu de tenps au Franco de gravir le volcan par la suite.”

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4.Santorini’s Famous Fira to Oia Hike: A Private tour Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $132

Private Fira to Oia hike with a certified English guide, pickup, snacks, and caldera views through Firostefani and Imerovigli.

“Our guide, Panos, was AMAZING! This was the best activity we did on vacation. His communication with us was timely and he was very responsive to any of our questions. He even recommended a great place for dinner afterwards!”

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5.Night Hike, Wine Tasting, and Greek Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours · from $182

Walk the Fira-Oia trail at night for sunset and caldera views, then taste Santorini wines and enjoy a Greek dinner.

“The food and drinks were great! Guide was very informative and helpful throughout the tour. We loved the interaction with restaurant owner/chef and servers. Made us feel welcome! Would highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Fira to Oia Caldera Hike with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $113

Guided 4-hour caldera hike from Fira to Oia, passing Firostefani and Imerovigli. Small group, snacks, water, and volcanic stories.

“The tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Yes, you can easily do this hike on your own, but it was so wonderful having someone explain all that we were seeing the entire time. Would definitely recommend.”

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7.Caldera Trail Hike and Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $234

Guided Fira to Oia caldera hike with monastery stops, a local-food picnic, and a Santorini sunset viewpoint, pickup included.

“Great tour with great guides and great participants! Just a delightful experience. Everything was well thought through and executed. We did the hike in flip flops!!”

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8.Cooking Class and Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $182

Hike Akrotiri vineyards and chapels, swim at Mesa Pigadia, then cook Santorini classics with a chef, lunch included, with transport.

“Had an amazing time on this excursion with Stratos! We started with an easy 1 hour hike across Akrotiri, where Stratos taught us a lot of history of the village and island. We stopped at Black Sand Beach for about an hour to relax before the cooking class, which was so much fun and much more authentic than any other experience in Santorini, where tourist experiences are less about the authentic Greek life. The lunch was delicious and overall would highly recommend!”

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9.Cooking Class & Easy Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $178

A half-day Santorini combo of an easy south-coast hike, vineyard views, and a chef-led Greek cooking class, ending with beach swim time.

“The whole experience is great. It is very educational and fun to do. You will be swimming, hiking, learning, having pleasure with the whole experiance even if you just observe the cooking process. It is simple and enjoyable. Be hungry to enjoy the food.”

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10.Private Vistas Morning Hike inc. tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $153

A 4-hour private morning hike across Santorini caldera villages with Greek coffee, mezedes, local beer, and big views.

“It was amazing . Our tour guide was excellent and exceeded our expectations. Beautiful hike and great food stops. All went perfect.”

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11.Caldera Hike from Fira to Oia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

4-hour hike from Fira to Oia along the Santorini caldera rim, with hotel pickup, an English guide, bottled water, and jaw-dropping views.

“George took us on the hike from Fira to Oia. It was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area; he made sure we were hydrated and even gave his good snacks! The views were awesome; we would missed so many fun facts had we not done this hike. I highly recommend George as your guide for this hike!”

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12.Private Motorboat Cruise and Volcano Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $648

Private Santorini caldera cruise with guide, volcano hike, hot-spring swims, and snorkeling. Comfort boat, 3 to 4 hours, up to 4.

“Great way to visit the volcano, swim, and see the sunset with your family without hundreds of other people around. Capt Petros did a great job and crew member Dimitris took great care of us the entire trip. Highly recommended!”

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