9 Food Tours in Santorini: Which One to Actually Book

1.Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $209Our pick

Join a sommelier-led evening through Santorini’s vineyards, with visits to three wineries, 10 local wines, cellar visits, dinner, and a sunset stop. Guides including Nicolas, Constantine, and Rafael explain Assyrtiko, Nykteri, Vinsanto, and the island’s volcanic soil. Pickup, water, wine, food, and taxes are included.

“This was the perfect excursion for our visit to Santorini! Constantine was our Sommelier. He is very knowledgeable about the Greek wines and the vineyards. I am not a wine connoisseur by any means, but in our tasting, I found multiple wines that I liked. The sunset was magnificent at the winery and we had the “best table in the house”! Amazing!”

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2.Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 699 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $102

This 5 to 7-hour Santorini tour uses an air-conditioned minivan for up to 12 people. Visit Oia, Pyrgos, Prophet Elias, Emporio, Red Beach, and optional Akrotiri, then add a four-wine tasting at Artemis Karamolegos Winery. Guides such as Yota, Penny, and Will are known for local stories and smart crowd timing.

“I loved this one! The pride with which our tour guide , Yola, showed us around was infectious and can only come from a local. I am so glad that she included not just touristy spots of Santorini but also the more local places.”

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3.Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend four hours walking from Firostefani into Fira with a local guide such as Lena or Gabriel. Taste Greek coffee, pies, beer, wine, olive oil, souvlaki, moussaka, fava, and loukoumades, with a tavern meal overlooking the caldera. The route uses uneven paths and steps, and the group is limited to eight people.

“The guide was super knowledgeable. The food was amazing. What a great way to spend the morning in Santorini.”

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4.Wine Tasting Tour to 3 Wineries with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 367 reviews · from $122

Spend three hours visiting Canava Roussos, Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum, and Venetsanos Winery. You’ll taste several local wines at each stop, learn why Santorini vines grow in basket shapes, enjoy appetizers, and take in caldera views. Guides such as Chrisa add wine lessons, island tips, and plenty of personality.

“Fantastic tour with guide Chrisa was very informative, friendly and entertaining. Thoroughly recommend. Great wines also my personal favourite was Canava Ruosso.”

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5.Cooking Class with Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

At a private venue beside Kamari’s Black Beach, an English-speaking chef such as Jason or Chris guides you through Greek dishes including tomato fritters, moussaka, salad and cheese pie. You cook, taste Santorini wines with a sommelier, then sit down to eat what you made. The group is limited to 10, though some sessions may be larger.

“Great experience. Delicious food and wine with great hosting”

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6.Tour of Wineries with Wine Tasting & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $176

Join an English-speaking sommelier such as Nikolas, Constantine, Rafael, or George for a small-group tour of Santorini wineries. Taste up to 10 wines, including Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto, tour cellars, enjoy a five-course meal with pairings, and finish with sunset views.

“This tour was amazing! Nickolas was an incrediable host, lots of knowledge and he provided a great tour, we were lucky to end up with a private tour due to others on the same tour cancelling and it was amazing! The wineary was a stunning place and the food and wine was 5 star! great value for the price and we even wanted to book to go back again for evening meal!”

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7.Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting & Optional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 62 reviews · from $28Best value

At Ftelos Brewery, your guide explains Santorini beer while you taste six artisanal pours, including Blue Monkey, with paired snacks. You will see fermentation tanks, the control panel, and parts of the working brewery. The 45 to 75 minute visit also includes the bioclimatic garden and may be booked as a private group.

“Very cool tour of the brewery and equipment. Our guide was very engaging and the pairings with each of the beers were delicious! Great value for a quick afternoon activity.”

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8.Imerovigli: Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera and Sea Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $104

At White Pearl Cavalieri in Imerovigli, you’ll walk through Santorini’s basket-trained vines, learn about local grapes, and taste seven wines from different wineries with guides such as Chris and Yiannis. The two-hour tasting takes place beside the pool on the caldera rim. You can stay for dinner or sunset afterward.

“What an amazing experience at a beautiful location with breath taking views. Chris was very knowledgeable and helpful. The food was outstanding.”

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9.Night Hike, Wine Tasting, and Greek Dinner

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

Walk from Fira toward Imerovigli on Santorini’s quiet evening trail with an English-speaking guide such as Anastasios. Stop for sunset views over the Caldera and volcano, then watch the island light up before tasting four local wines, including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, over a Greek dinner. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“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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