Guided Tour: Akrotiri Ruins

Overview

Visit the prehistoric city of Akrotiri on the Greek island of Santorini, a well-preserved Bronze Age relic. Listen as your official licensed guide explains how the inhabitants lived and points out the unique frescoes as you walk through the streets past 4,000-year-old buildings.

About this activity

We will pick you up from your hotel to guide you to Akrotiri, a settlement on Santorini that was covered in ash about 1500 BC.

Follow your official licensed guide through the city to discover how it was built during your trip. Learn about the circumstances which buried the city following a volcanic explosion and how this led to its preservation.

As you go past private homes and public buildings, look for traces of a sophisticated infrastructure to learn about how people lived 4,000 years ago.

You’ll also get to see some of the iconic artwork from the time, including as pottery, furniture, and frescoes, as well as learn about the other works on display at a nearby museum.

Afterwards, we will drop you off at your hotel or any other desired destination.

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Includes

Round-trip transportation
English-speaking official licensed guide

Excludes

Entrance fees to Akrotiri (€12 per person), but can be purchased on the spot
Cable car tickets for cruise passengers (€6 per person / each way)

Important information

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  
• Akrotiri Excavations are closed every Monday and Thursday after 3pm and some specific holidays
  
• Most travelers can participate