Akrotiri Prehistoric City Private Guided Tour
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170 reviews
Step back in time on a private guided walking tour of Santorini’s prehistoric town of Akrotiri. Explore the fantastic preserved remains of a town that was buried under volcanic ashes for almost 4000 years.
01 / About
At a glance
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Duration 1 hour
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Private group
Wheelchair accessible
02 / Information
In more details
Highlights
- Go back 4,000 years at one of the world’s best preserved prehistoric towns
- Stroll through the town along the paved streets and through the squares
- Admire preserved buildings from the past and see their interiors
- Learn how society was organized and how people lived their lives
- Led by by an expert licenced tourist guide
Full Description
Explore the archaeological site of Akrotiri on a private guided walking tour. Discover Santorini’s prehistoric settlement, stroll around the paved streets and squares, and the remains of high-building complexes, in a city where every corner holds a piece of the past waiting to be discovered.
After meeting your guide right at the entrance of the archeological site, grab your tickets and start an unforgettable trip to the past. Explore a well-preserved 4,000-year-old settlement that was buried under volcanic ashes after a strong eruption around 1600 B.C.
Learn how society was organized and how people lived their lives back then. Walk around some 2-3 storied buildings, see kitchens and toilet facilities, paved streets and squares, and their drainage system. While your guide will show you photos of the original wall paintings that used to decorate the buildings.
As you explore, hear about the theories that connect the site with the myth of the lost city of Atlantis.
Being or not a history enthusiast, this guided tour of Akrotiri, is an experience not to be missed.
Inclusions
- Guide
- Private tour
Exclusions
- Entrance fee (€12 per person)
- Transfer
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the entrance of the archeological site, across from the cashier.
Important information
What to bring
- Camera
Not allowed
- Food and drinks
Know before you go
- Opening hours are subject to change
- The tour time will be confirmed by the activity provider by email
03 / Customer Reviews
What others say
David – United States
August 24, 2024
Guide was friendly, full of knowledge and really brought excitement into the experience.
Lana – United States
July 16, 2024
Our tour was absolutely wonderful. Georgina was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody that visit Santorini.
Rachelle – United States
June 21, 2024
Georgia was amazing and a wealth of information about Akrotiri . She was very understanding when we were delayed on our cruise ship and she was able to make things work out and still accommodate us. I’d use her again in a heartbeat.
Tanya – United States
June 17, 2024
Georgia was fantastic! We learned so much about Ancient Greek History! We would have not had the same experience without a guide. She provided the amazing story as we walked through history!
Susan – Australia
June 2, 2024
Our guide was very qualified and was able to speak with in-depth knowledge about the site and excavations. She was very generous with her time and her enthusiasm for the site was evident.
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