Updated October 2026 · Written by the Santorini Wine Adventure team

These are the questions guests ask us most often before a Santorini wine tour, with straight answers. If yours is not here, message us on WhatsApp or email and a member of the team will reply.

Booking and prices

How much does a Santorini wine tour cost?

Small-group tours are €140 per person (morning) and €150 per person (sunset). Private tours start at €500 for one or two guests. Full list: Santorini wine tour prices.

How far ahead should I book?

For June to September, a few weeks ahead is wise, especially for the sunset tours, which fill first. Outside the peak months a few days is often enough, but private tours depend on guide availability.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before departure with a 100% refund. Cancellations within 72 hours and no-shows are non-refundable. If we cancel, for example because of weather, you get a full refund. You can also reschedule up to 72 hours before.

How do I pay?

Online by credit card or PayPal when you book. PayPal also works as a guest checkout without an account.

Children, age and accessibility

Can children come on a wine tour?

Children and teenagers are welcome on all our private wine tours, free of charge. Our small-group tours are for guests aged 18 and over only.

Is there a lot of walking?

No. The vehicle takes you to the door of each winery. There is a short, easy walk among the vines on some tours and a few steps at certain wineries. If anyone in your group has limited mobility, tell us when booking so we can plan the route.

On the day

Where do you pick us up?

From your hotel or Airbnb anywhere on the island; on most private tours also from the port or the airport. Parts of Santorini are pedestrian-only or on steep slopes, so if a car cannot reach your door we meet you at a point within walking distance and send you the details after booking.

What should I wear?

Comfortable, casual clothes and flat shoes — vineyard soil is loose volcanic sand and pumice. Bring sunglasses and sunscreen in summer, and a light jacket for sunset tours in spring and autumn, when the wind can be cool. There is no dress code at the wineries.

How much wine will I actually drink?

Tasting pours are small, a few sips each. Across 12 wines it adds up to roughly two to three glasses over four hours, taken with cheese and snacks. You never have to finish a pour, and water is always available.

Can I buy wine at the wineries and ship it home?

Yes, you can buy bottles at each winery. Some wineries can arrange shipping to certain countries; ask at the cellar door, as options and costs vary by estate and destination.

What language is the tour in?

English. Our guides are wine experts or sommeliers.

Food and diets

Is food included?

Every tour includes local cheese and snacks with the wines. A full three-course meal is included on the lunch, dinner, wines-and-towns and cooking-class tours.

Can you cater for vegetarians or allergies?

Yes. On the meal tours the main course can be replaced with a vegetarian dish or chicken, and the salad and tomato fritters are vegetarian. Tell us about any allergy or diet when you book so we can arrange it with the wineries.

I don’t drink alcohol — can I still come?

Yes. Many guests come for the views, the vineyards and the stories. Tell us in advance and we will make sure there are soft drinks or water.

Cruise passengers

Can I do a wine tour from a cruise ship?

Yes, on a private tour. Ships anchor below Fira and tender you to the Old Port; from there you take the cable car (about €10 per person each way) or walk up the 588 steps, and we meet you at the top. We plan the timing around your all-aboard time, so tell us your ship and its schedule when booking. Small-group tours pick up from hotels and Airbnbs only.

The wine itself

What wines will I taste?

Mainly Assyrtiko, the island’s white grape, in different styles: fresh and mineral, oak-aged Nykteri, and the sweet sun-dried Vinsanto. Most tours also pour wines from other Greek regions. Start with what Assyrtiko is and Vinsanto and Nykteri explained.

Which wineries do you visit?

It depends on the tour. Typical stops include Estate Argyros, Sigalas, Gaia, Gavalas, Anhydrous and Santo Wines. Each tour page lists its route, and our sommelier’s shortlist of Santorini wineries explains what each kind of winery is like.

Morning or sunset?

Sunset if the caldera view is a priority; morning for quieter tasting rooms and cooler weather. More in morning or sunset wine tour.