A walking tour of Santorini
A locals' walking route through Santorini — the neighbourhoods worth slow steps, where to stop for coffee, and the views that pay off the detour.
Nearby alternatives
Not exact walking tour matches — kept because they fit the vibe nearby.
- Similar vibe
Amoudi Bay
OutdoorsBelow Oia
Tiny harbour at the bottom of 300 steps — fish tavernas, cliff jumping at sunset.
- Similar vibe
Red Beach
OutdoorsAkrotiri
Iron-rich cliffs over a crescent of crimson sand — small, dramatic, busy by 11am.
- Similar vibe
Fira to Oia Caldera Hike
OutdoorsCaldera Edge
10km clifftop trail past three villages — start at sunrise, allow 4 hours.
- Similar vibe
Oia Sunset
OutdoorsOia
The famous one — arrive 90 minutes early and walk to the Castle ruins for space.
- Similar vibe
Santo Wines
Food & DrinkPyrgos
Co-op winery on the caldera — assyrtiko flights with the best sunset terrace on the island.
- Similar vibe
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
CultureAkrotiri
Minoan 'Pompeii of the Aegean' — three-storey buildings under volcanic ash.
Nearby food alternatives
Not exact matches for walking tour, but worth a stop nearby.
- Similar vibe
Ammoudi Fish Tavern
$$$Seafood · Amoudi Bay
Toes-in-water seafood right under the cliffs of Oia — whole fish by the kilo.
- Similar vibe
Argo
$$$Greek · Fira
Caldera-edge classic — moussaka and mousakas-of-the-sea (octopus) with the volcano view.
- Similar vibe
Lucky's Souvlaki
$Souvlaki · Fira
The 3am gyros stop — pork, chicken, halloumi wraps to soak up local rosé.
- Similar vibe
Metaxi Mas
$$Cretan / Greek · Exo Gonia
Hidden cliff-side taverna — book a month ahead for sunset, order the lamb chops.
- Similar vibe
Selene
$$$$Modern Greek · Pyrgos
Island's flagship fine dining — tasting menus of fava, tomatokeftedes, fresh-caught fish.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Oia Sunset, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Red Beach. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Santorini and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.