The 9 Best Private Luxury Tours in Greece

1.Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend five hours touring Santorini by private vehicle with an English-speaking local guide. Visit Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, Red Beach, and Perivolos, with time for photos, history, food, and sunset views. Guides including George, Elias, Louis, Fani, Chris, and Junior have earned strong praise, though vehicle comfort can vary in intense summer heat.

“The views, the insights, the knowledge, the hospitality, the everything. Our guide George was spectacular.”

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2.Half Day Best Of Athens Highlights Luxury Private Tour 4Hou

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 210 reviews · 4 hours · from $110

You’ll explore Athens in a private air-conditioned Mercedes, Skoda, or minivan with an English-speaking driver. Visit the Acropolis area, hear stories about ancient Athens, stop for photos, and ask for local food advice. Panos, Kostas, Chris, Peter, and other frequently requested drivers are known for flexible sightseeing and strong local knowledge. Acropolis admission costs extra.

“Our driver was amazing. He was dressed well, open conversations about where and what we should see. We spent half the day out and it flew by! It was hot but the van was cool enough. Sightseeing, shopping, and lunch. Wish we had more time but great going out for half a day. Had a 5 to 73 year old and having a driver was very helpful!”

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3.Private Luxury Biblical Tour: Apostle Paul in Athens & Corinth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $250

Trace Apostle Paul’s footsteps from Athens to Corinth with a private English-speaking driver such as Periklis, Giorgos, or Manos. You’ll visit the Agora, Areopagus, Kenchreai, Ancient Corinth, the Bema, Acrocorinth, and Paul’s church, with time for lunch and independent site visits. Entry fees and a licensed guide cost extra.

“This is the way to take a tour! Nick, our tour guide showed up in a beautiful clean and cool Mercedes-Benz sedan and was an excellent driver through the narrow and crowded streets of Athens. He clearly explained the itinerary of the tour. He was very knowledgeable on the journeys of Paul and on the history of Athens in general. He was very accommodating as to what we wanted to see and do.I would highly recommend him!”

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4.Athens AirPort To Athens Hotels Luxury Private Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $137

Meet your English-speaking driver in Athens airport’s arrival hall and ride in a private Mercedes to your hotel, Airbnb, or port. Alex, Andreas, Vasilis, Angelos, and other local drivers may share practical Athens tips along the way. Flight tracking, WiFi, air-conditioning, bottled water, and luggage help are included.

“We had a 30 minute delay arriving in Athens which I communicated with the company. They were very understanding. We were nervous when the driver was not there when we arrived at the pickup point. The second time my husband walked the line of drivers waiting for their guests, he walked through the door. He was very kind and assisted us with our luggage. The car was very clean and he had water for us in the car.”

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5.Athens Private Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $786

Spend about five hours on a private luxury catamaran along the Athens Riviera with captain-led sailing, two swimming stops, towels, goggles, an open bar, and a Greek BBQ meal. Pickup and return cover Athens and Piraeus. Crew members such as Mike, Ari, Kostas, and Dimitris are noted for warm service and careful hosting.

“This was the highlight of our trip to Athens! Not only was the captain wonderful to speak and communicate with but was also great in setting the expectations for the experience and making sure we were all able to enjoy our private cruise and be safe as well. The meal prepared by the chef was also one of the best thing we ate our entire trip to Greece!!”

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6.Santorini Half-Day Luxury Private Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $435

Spend five hours on a private boat from Vlichada with a captain such as George, Ele, or Thomas. Swim near Red Beach, White Beach, Mesa Pigadia, and the volcano’s hot springs, with snorkeling gear, local food, wine, beer, soft drinks, and private hotel pickup included.

“Our day with Ele and Thomas was nothing short of TERRIFIC! When we arrived to the boat, we were immediately blown away by their warmth and kindness. After cruising along the beautiful coastline, Thomas expertly brought us to a pristine (and extremely secluded) swimming spot, where we snorkeled, saw colorful fish, and swam up onto an undiscovered pumice beach. Ele then cooked us the most delicious lunch and we had such a delightful swim at the black beach. Ele and Thomas are the cutest couple, and my fiancé and I loved that it was a family-run business (Ele's sister was our transfer driver)! Overall, the boat trip was absolutely a…”

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7.Private Luxury Transfer up to 11 Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

SZS Mykonos Transfer gives you a private, one-way ride anywhere on Mykonos Island, with airport, port, hotel, and roadside pickup. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, WhatsApp or Viber communication, and drivers such as Antonis or Adonis. The service suits groups with luggage who want a direct ride instead of sharing a taxi or bus.

“We booked this service to travel from Mykonos town to the airport, it took the stress out of finding a bus/ taxi with our luggage. Very good communication with our driver and easy pick up!!”

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8.Private Luxury Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Port Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $1,025

Spend about five hours on a private luxury catamaran with pickup from accessible Santorini hotels, Airbnbs, or the airport. Swim at Red Beach and Palea Kameni’s warm springs, then enjoy grilled chicken, Greek salad, spreads, and drinks onboard. Crew members may include Captain Isidoro, Corina, Pablo, Costa, or Hassan.

“Amazing experience, this was probably our favorite part of our visit to Santorini. The boat was nice and new, the crew was attentive and super friendly. Highly recommend this, glad we spent the extra money for the private tour.”

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9.Skip Gondola Private Tour : Cruise Port pick up included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $199

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Santorini with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Oia, the Three Bells of Fira, Pyrgos, Prophet Elias, the Heart of Santorini, and Perivolos Beach. Guides such as Nikos, Katerina, Vasilis, Tony, and Paulina tailor the pace to your group. Wi-Fi, bottled water, private transport, and a water taxi option are included.

“We absolutely loved this tour. Tony was our tour guide and he did an outstanding job. This was our first tour and honestly probably the best tour we will ever have. Thank you Tony. -Terry & Jennifer”

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