Tour reviews · VILLAGE TOURS

15 Village Tours in Greece, Priced One by One

31 tours  ·  from $30

The good village tours sell out first and the cheap ones are not always the weak ones. Below: all 15, what each includes, and where they differ.

Mykonos: Farm, Ano Mera Village, and Beaches Guided Tour - Starting at Agios Ioannis and the airport
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Mykonos: Farm, Ano Mera Village, and Beaches Guided Tour

1.Farm, Ano Mera Village, and Beaches Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,283 reviews · 4 hours · from $58Our pick

Spend four hours touring Mykonos by van with an English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide. Visit Agios Ioannis, Ano Mera, Panagia Tourliani monastery, Mykonian Spiti farm, Kalo Livadi, and Kalafati. Guides such as Christina, Veronica, and Maria add local stories, while the optional farm lunch brings homemade food, wine, and animals into the day.

“Other than the delayed pickup (we waited 40 minutes), the tour, tour guide (Veronica) and driver were excellent. The farm (food and wine) was excellent. We really enjoyed ourselves.”

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Rhodes: Guided Bus Trip to Lindos Village & Seven Springs - Seven Springs and the slippery 186-meter tunnel
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Rhodes: Guided Bus Trip to Lindos Village & Seven Springs

2.Guided Bus Trip to Lindos Village & Seven Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,014 reviews · from $31

Travel from your Rhodes hotel with an English-speaking guide such as Christina or Helen to Seven Springs and Lindos. Walk the slippery 186-meter tunnel, explore Lindos village, swim, shop, or visit the Acropolis for €20. Hotel pickup, return transport, and maps are included.

“Whole day was a great experience, got to do so much and had loads of time to explore beautiful Lindos. The Guide was brilliant and shared facts of Rhodes whole driving to our destinations. Highly recommend!”

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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village - Riding the cliffs above Agia Pelagia
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Crete: Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

3.Quad Safari, Olive Mill with Tasting & Ghost Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,004 reviews

Drive a two-person quad from Agia Pelagia into the hills of Achlada with guides including Stan and Vangelis. You’ll visit an olive mill, taste oil and honey, walk through an abandoned village, and stop in Fodele, the birthplace of El Greco. The 3.5-hour tour suits licensed drivers aged 18 and older.

“Really nice tour to the mountains, good guidance from our guide Vangelis during the tour.”

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Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves (Lakka Village) from Corfu - Antipaxos is the day’s main swimming reward
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Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves (Lakka Village) from Corfu

4.Paxos Antipaxos Blue Caves (Lakka Village) from Corfu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 777 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about 10 hours sailing from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos. See Corfu Old Town, enter the Ipapanti and Ahai caves, stop in Lakka, and swim near Paradise Beach. English guiding is available, with multilingual guides on select days, plus optional coach transfers.

“Beautiful, relaxing day trip from Corfu. Time given to explore Paxos and swim off of Anti Paxos. Bluest water ever!”

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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village - The morning pickup from Chania
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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

5.Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Chania to Elafonissi Beach, with four hours for pink sand, shallow turquoise water, and the islet sandbar. Guides such as Ingrid and Helena share facts about Crete, while the return includes a possible honey stop and one hour in Elos Village for an optional Cretan lunch.

“A lovely day out..... The beach is stunning, with clear waters, golden pinky sand, it was perfect! (Shame we had to share it, lol). Please note: There is a 20 minute walk to reach the beach, I'm mentioning this for the elder or people with a disability especially in 30+ degrees heat.”

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Santorini's Iconic Villages: Oia, Imerovigli & Firostefani - Imerovigli earns its balcony nickname
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Santorini’s Iconic Villages: Oia, Imerovigli & Firostefani

6.Santorini’s Iconic Villages: Oia, Imerovigli & Firostefani

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 708 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $62

Spend three hours touring Santorini by air-conditioned minibus, with photo stops in Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Finikia, then 90 minutes to explore Oia. Guides such as Yiannis, George, Joanna, and Krystos add local stories and photography help. Round-trip transfers from the cable-car station and bottled water are included.

“We had an excellent and memorable experience with our guide, Joanna! She was very good, well informed and knowledgeable about Santorini. Luckily we had a very small group and all worked out well with her and the driver. Everything was timely and well organized. Would recommend.”

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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - Mochos: a short walk and village coffee
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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

7.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 694 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136Top rated

Spend about 7.5 hours touring inland Crete with a local guide such as Stavros, Ed, Mike, Spyros, or Demetrius. Visit an olive press, old villages, Lasithi Plateau windmills, Krasi’s great plane tree, Aposelemis Dam, Dikteon Cave, and optional Knossos. Lunch and entry fees are extra.

“Unforgettable Tour with the Incredible Demetrius! If you’re visiting Crete and want to truly experience the heart, soul, and hidden gems of this stunning island, Demetrius is the guide you need. From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in the hands of a passionate local with deep knowledge, warm hospitality, and an infectious love for his homeland. Demetrius didn’t just take us from place to place—he brought Crete to life. His stories about the island’s ancient history, mythology, and culture were captivating, and his insider knowledge led us to breathtaking spots we never would have found on our own. He tailored the tour perfectly to our…”

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Crete: Quad Off-Road Tour to Villages with Hotel Transfers - Krasi and Kera Monastery: an easy start with local character
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Crete: Quad Off-Road Tour to Villages with Hotel Transfers

8.Quad Off-Road Tour to Villages with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 557 reviews · 4 hours · from $67

Take a four-hour guided ATV ride from Malia through Krasi, Gonies, Mochos, and other Cretan villages. You will handle mountain roads and dusty tracks, stop at Aposelemis Dam and Sfendyli, visit an olive oil business for a tasting, and pause at scenic viewpoints. Small groups are limited to eight people, with hotel pickup available.

“It was an amazing experience, the guide was very nice and entertaining. Well spent first day at Crete. Definitely an activity to do whilst your in the area. Price is reasonable, worth the time and experience. Perfect location spots and amazing pictures taken by the guide.”

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Santorini: Oia Village Professional Photo Shoot - Starting at the bus stop and finding your photographer
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Santorini: Oia Village Professional Photo Shoot

9.Oia Village Professional Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 499 reviews · 15 minutes - 1 hour

Meet your English or Greek-speaking photographer in Oia for a private 15-minute to 1-hour shoot. Photographers such as Shaqayeq, Tahir, Habibi, and Konstantina guide poses, choose scenic angles, and help you avoid the worst queues. Receive edited digital photos by email or phone within 72 hours.

“Everything went great! The pictures were amazing, our photographer was well worth it she guided us throughout the whole thing and did a great job!”

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From Thessaloniki: Sithonia Beaches and Scenic Villages Tour - Karydi and Fava: two gentle starts by the water
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From Thessaloniki: Sithonia Beaches and Scenic Villages Tour

10.Sithonia Beaches and Scenic Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 328 reviews · 12 hours · from $100

Spend 12 hours touring Sithonia with driver-guide Stefanos in an eight-seat minivan. Swim at Karydi, Fava, Kavourotrypes, and Kalamitsi, then stop in Sarti, Porto Koufo, and Neos Marmaras. The day mixes beach time, coastal views, lunch, village walks, and useful local advice, with hotel pickup available in central Thessaloniki.

“I booked a private Sithonia tour and expected a nice, scenic trip with beach stops. What I got was so much more! Our driver Stefanos gave us a great commentary along the way, including history, culture, every day life, customs and answered all the questions. He was extremely flexible, extended our stay at certain beaches when we asked him to and adjusted the schedule when necessary to avoid the big crowds. When I said I was planning to visit Ano Poli, the upper city, he changed the return route in order to pass thru Ano Poli at sunset time, so we got glorious views of the city from above! The…”

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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour - Omalia Olive Press and the taste of Cretan oil
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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

11.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $127

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Crete with a local guide such as Marinos, Nikos, Niko, or Angie. Visit an olive press, Krasi’s ancient plane tree, Lasithi Plateau, Knossos Palace, and mountain villages. Lunch and entry fees cost extra. Zeus Cave is currently closed, with reopening expected in summer 2026.

“Beautiful visit in the hills of Crete. We visited a place where they made olive oil. We sampled the different kinds that they made. We also sampled some Greek wine. We had a wonderful lunch in the mountains. The best part of the trip was our guide Niko. Was very informative on the history of the island. We also visited some Greek ruins .”

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Santorini Iconic Villages Tour: Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani - Firostefani and the blue-domed view
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Santorini Iconic Villages Tour: Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani

12.Santorini Iconic Villages Tour: Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

This three-hour Santorini shore excursion takes you from Fira to Firostefani, Imerovigli, Finikia, and Oia in a clean, air-conditioned minibus. Your English-speaking guide shares local stories, stops for photos, and gives you 75 minutes to explore Oia. Guides such as Yiannis, Zeus, Joanna, and Akis are praised for their humor, history, and help with pictures.

“Maria was a very good guide with knowledge of the island its history and the people.”

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Athens: Delphi Day Tour with Museum & Arachova Village Visit - Leaving Athens and crossing central Greece
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Athens: Delphi Day Tour with Museum & Arachova Village Visit

13.Delphi Day Tour with Museum & Arachova Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · from $31

Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned coach, with live English commentary and multilingual audio options. Explore the Temple of Apollo, theater, museum, and mountain setting, then spend 90 minutes in Arachova for lunch or a stroll. Guides such as Katerina, Kostas, and Mariana bring the myths to life.

“The transportation was good, I wish we didn’t wait for people who could not make it on time. The time was 8:15 departure but we didn’t leave until 8:40. Irene our guide was excellent! She is so knowledgeable, we loved her!”

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Chania: 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour with Lunch - Greek coffee and the village kafeneio
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Chania: 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour with Lunch

14.7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 289 reviews · 8 hours · from $135

Spend eight hours exploring Apokoronas with an English-speaking guide such as Yiannis, Nikos, Alex, or Niko. Visit village cafés, springs, a bakery, local food producers, Vrises, and a traditional kafeneio for lunch. Expect scenic back roads, Greek coffee, cheese, bread, raki, and plenty of local history.

“wonderful day trip, our guide was very knowledgeable about the villages.”

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Santorini in 5 hours: Oia, Traditional Villages & Black Beach - Firostefani opens with the classic caldera view
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Santorini in 5 hours: Oia, Traditional Villages & Black Beach

15.Santorini in 5 hours: Oia, Traditional Villages & Black Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

This five-hour small-group tour takes you from the cable-car meeting point to Firostefani, Oia, Megalochori, and Perivolos Beach in an air-conditioned minibus. Guides such as George, Christos, Chris, and Alex share island history, help with photos, and adjust the pace when possible. Expect free time for photos, shopping, lunch, and a swim.

“We loved our tour with Aris! He took us to all the best scenic locales as well as Red Beach, Black Beach and the ancient excavation site. Also recommended a great Greek Taverna for lunch. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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