Tours in Greece

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $601

Diamond 36 Private Motor Yacht Caldera Cruise

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked the Diamond 36 Motor Yacht, we were after a proper private experience without the fuss of big group cruises cluttering the Caldera. This is a sleek, modern yacht built for comfort — think air-con cabins, solid safety kit, and a galley that turns out fresh Greek food while you're anchored. The crew tailors the route to your mood: some folk want quiet swimming spots, others chase the sunset from the cliffs. At 3–5 hours depending on what you pick, it fits neatly into a Santorini day without eating your whole schedule. The vibe skews toward couples and small groups after a bit of peace and decent wine.

Morning Off Road Buggy Adventure in Meteora

★ 5.0 (46)

Morning Off Road Buggy Adventure in Meteora

When Mia from our BugBitten team took the wheel of a CF MOTO ZFORCE 800 through Meteora's UNESCO Geopark, we found ourselves bouncing across rocky slopes and oak forest tracks that most day-trippers never see. This four-hour off-road buggy run hits the backroads hard — you're driving your own vehicle (two per buggy: one pilot, one passenger) past hidden cave monasteries, a stone arch bridge over Ionas Creek, and sweeping valley views that on clear days stretch to Mount Olympus. It's Meteora stripped of the monastery-queue crowds, but you'll need your own licence and a bit of nerve.

Cooking Class and Wine Tasting in Santorini

When Charlie from our BugBitten team signed up for this cooking class in Santorini, we got a proper hands-on lesson in Greek kitchen fundamentals paired with local wines. You're not watching from the sidelines — you're prepping, cooking, and eating what you've made in a private setting. The class runs 6 hours and covers the bones of Mediterranean cooking as Santorini does it: simple ingredients, technique, tradition. It's the kind of experience that actually teaches you something you'll use at home, set against one of Greece's most visually dramatic islands.

Greek Meze Cooking Class in Athens with Wine & Acropolis View

When Lily from our BugBitten team signed up for this hands-on meze class in central Athens, we found ourselves in a bright loft studio with a proper view of the Acropolis, learning to make six-plus traditional small plates alongside a small crew of other travellers. The vibe was relaxed—you're cooking, sipping Greek wine and spirits, sharing plates as you go—and the three-hour session wraps with printed recipes and local tips to take home. It's the kind of evening that feels authentically Greek without the tourist theatre, set in a renovated space that punches above its weight for an Athens cooking class.

3 hoursfrom AUD $159

★ 5.0 (45)

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $201

Santorini Private Tour Blue Domes

When Em from our BugBitten team booked this private Santorini tour, we got a car and driver for 3–5 hours covering the island's headline stops: Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, the Red and Black beaches, and the medieval village of Pyrgos. It's a no-fuss way to tick the famous boxes if you've just landed or are docked at the cruise port — you'll skip the packed tour buses and set your own rhythm. The driver picks you up and drops you anywhere you choose, so it's flexible around your schedule.

★ 5.0 (45)

🛕 Culture & History

Athens Tour In 5 hours by a local

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this five-hour Athens tour, it ticked the major boxes without dragging. You start at the Acropolis — the Parthenon, Erectheion, Temple of Athena Nike, and the rest of that hilltop cluster — then drop down to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the 1896 Olympic stadium, and the Parliament guards' changing ceremony. You roll through Plaka and Monastiraki (the old bazaar), clock the Trilogy of Athens (Academy, University, Library) and Lycabettus Hill for the view, then finish with a feed at a traditional taverna. Private car, hotel pickup included, but you're covering a fair bit of ground in five hours.

Traditional Food tour, Olive oil Tasting with Lunch in Kalamata, Messinia!

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this food tour in Kalamata, we spent four hours wandering the city's neo-Classical heart and stone-paved laneways, stopping to taste local herbs, spices, and over 20 traditional Greek mezedes along the way. The experience mixes guided strolls through the historic centre with tastings led by a certified olive-oil expert and an oenologist, finishing with a proper lunch in a cosy local restaurant. It's the kind of tour that leaves you genuinely full and with a real feel for what Messinian food culture tastes like—no tourist theatrics, just locals and their produce.

Naxos Private / Semi Private E-Bike Guided Tour Aegean Lush

When Em from our BugBitten team took this e-bike tour across Naxos, it was a proper blend of pedal-power exploration and local food stops. You ride through Melanes Valley's olive groves and citrus orchards on brand-new electric bikes, visit an ancient Kouros statue, and roll down to Eggares valley before hitting a working stone mill and family farm. There's cheese-making to watch (weather permitting), olive oil tastings, and a sit-down lunch with local cheese and wine. The whole thing takes 4 hours, and you're guided by a trained local who feeds you snacks from their bag along the way.

Private Santorini Wine Tour: 3 Wineries & Stunning Caldera Sunset

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked this private Santorini wine tour, the draw was clear: no coach full of strangers, no rushed schedule, just a sommelier's attention fixed entirely on your group across three boutique wineries and a reserved table overlooking the caldera at sunset. The five-hour experience loops through the island's smaller estates—places where the welcome feels genuine and the volcanic terroir actually gets explained—before landing you at Santo Wines as the sky ignites. It's the anti-mass-market version of wine touring on one of Greece's most visited islands.

Parga Sea Kayak Adventure: Coastline & Aphrodite’s Cave

When Tom from our team paddled out from Valtos Beach on this guided sea kayak tour, we found ourselves tracing Parga's rocky coastline—a small Greek town wedged between limestone cliffs and turquoise water. The five-hour paddle takes in the hilltop castle views, stops at quiet beaches for swimming, and includes a paddle into Aphrodite's Sea Cave, a modest sea cavern that marks the tour's signature moment. It's pitched at beginners and families (age 8+), with double kayaks the standard setup. The pace feels leisurely rather than athletic, with snorkeling time built in and Greek snacks dotted through the day.

Santorini Private Catamaran Cruise

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private catamaran, we were after a solid half-day on the water without the usual Santorini crowds. The cruise sails from Vlychada port around Thirasia Island—a quieter neighbour formed by the same volcanic eruption that shaped Santorini 3,500 years ago. You're looking at five hours of cruising past volcanic-striped beaches, snorkelling in clear water, and a proper BBQ lunch on deck with local wine flowing freely. It's a relaxed, mid-sized catamaran experience that punches above the usual tourist-trap tours.

5 hoursfrom AUD $1002

6 Hour Private Cruise in Mykonos with Food and Drinks

★ 5.0 (43)

6 Hour Private Cruise in Mykonos with Food and Drinks

When Alex from our team booked this private cruise around Mykonos, we got a proper taste of the Greek island done right — just our group, a local captain steering an authentic wooden boat, and six hours to poke around quiet coves and eat well. The boat comes stocked with local wine, snacks prepared fresh onboard, and snorkelling gear, so you're not schlepping back to shore for lunch or swimming. It's the sort of trip that feels indulgent without the pretence, anchored at a secluded beach where the water's clear and the pace is entirely yours.

6 hoursfrom AUD $660

Santorini 2h Photoshoot with a photographer & transportation

★ 5.0 (43)

Santorini 2h Photoshoot with a photographer & transportation

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked this Santorini photoshoot, we got picked up from the hotel and spent two hours wandering the island's best-looking corners with a local photographer in tow. It's a straightforward setup: the photographer guides you through poses while you walk narrow streets, snap photos at blue-dome churches and whitewashed villages, then you get 60 edited shots plus the raw files to download. The whole thing—transport included—happens on your schedule, whether that's sunrise or late afternoon. Couples and small groups seem to be the sweet spot here.

Taste the Real Crete

When Jake from our BugBitten team rolled up to Domaine Paterianakis, a women-led organic winery tucked into the Cretan countryside, we weren't expecting much from a one-hour tasting. Turns out, the operation is the island's first certified organic producer, and the intimate setup—chat with the winemaker included—made it feel less like a tourist tick and more like a genuine sit-down with people who actually know their vines. The setting's quiet and unhurried, a nice contrast to the busier wine-bar scene you'll find in town.

Naxos: Private Traditional Boat Trip to Rina Cave from Panermos

When Ben from our team took this traditional boat out from Panermos, we discovered why South Naxos gets skipped by the Santorini-bound crowds. Captain Yannis and crew run a relaxed 2-hour loop that swings into Rina Cave—a swim-through sea cave that's genuinely worth the detour—before anchoring at a second bay to float and snorkel. The waters here stay flat even when the northern islands cop the infamous Meltemi wind, which matters if you're travelling with kids or your stomach's dodgy. Small group, local knowledge, and the whole thing wraps in time to explore the island's villages the same afternoon.

Private Sunset Jeep Safari in North West Corfu with Dinner

When Charlie from our team booked this northwest Corfu jeep safari, we were after a tight afternoon-to-evening that hit the island's best bits without faffing about. You get driven through the greener, quieter part of the island in an air-con 4WD, stopping at caves, viewpoints, and scenic spots before wrapping with dinner as the sun drops. It's built for cruise passengers and accommodation guests wanting maximum sights in five hours — the pacing is brisk but not mad, and the crew knows the back roads well.

5 hoursfrom AUD $710

Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide

★ 5.0 (43)

Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this private Santorini tour, he got the full local treatment — five key spots across the island plus a proper wine tasting thrown in. It's the kind of outing that cuts through the postcard-rack crowds and actually tells you something about how the place works. Your guide's a local family who knows where to go and what the island's history actually is, not just the Instagram angles. Five hours door-to-door, air-conditioned van, and you're sipping four local wines at a proper winery. Beats the standard bus-load shuffle.

5 hoursfrom AUD $242

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $259

Best Of Mykonos Private Tour

When Sarah from our team ran this private tour around Mykonos, we got a solid feel for what the island's actually about beyond the party-strip postcards. You're looking at a 3–4 hour loop in an air-conditioned vehicle hitting the Armenistis Lighthouse, Ano Mera village (the quieter, older part of town), a few quieter beaches, and spots the driver reckons locals still use. The tour's flexible — pick-up and drop-off happen wherever suits you — and the guide narrates as you go, stopping for photos and giving you time to wander Ano Mera's narrow streets and shops. It's low-key sightseeing, not a sprint.

3-Hour Hiking and Scramble Guided Tour of Great Saint in Meteora

3-Hour Hiking and Scramble Guided Tour of Great Saint in Meteora

When Em from our team tackled the Great Saint hiking and scramble in Meteora, we found ourselves on a proper rock scramble through one of Greece's most dramatic landscapes. This isn't a casual walk—it's a 3-hour push that demands solid fitness and some scrambling nerve. Groups stay small (three per guide), so your guide actually knows your name and can pace things to the group. You're clipped into via ferrata gear and moving through vertical sections with proper equipment. The views of the monasteries perched on those towering rock formations are genuinely spectacular, and the scrambling itself—the actual climbing part—delivers real satisfaction.

3 hoursfrom AUD $125

Exclusive Private Santorini Tour Fully Customizable Experience

4 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $242

Exclusive Private Santorini Tour Fully Customizable Experience

When Lily from our team booked a private Santorini tour with Santorini Caldera Tours, the pitch was straightforward: you call the shots, they drive. The operation runs 4–13 hours depending on what you want to see, moving you between beaches, hilltop villages, and viewpoints in a private air-con vehicle with a guide-driver who builds the day around your interests rather than a fixed itinerary. Santorini attracts everyone from cruise-ship hoppers to slow travellers, so having a flexible setup makes sense—you're not herded through the usual Instagram stops unless that's genuinely what you're after.

Enjoy the best of Santorini with our Private Tour!

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $584

Enjoy the best of Santorini with our Private Tour!

When Em from our BugBitten team booked this private tour around Santorini, we got a tailor-made 4–5 hour jaunt across the island with a driver who actually knows where the quieter spots are. You're not herded through the famous sunset-gazing crowds at Oia—instead, the itinerary flexes to what you want, whether that's hidden villages, local wineries, or just cruising the caldera views. It's a couples' and families' setup, air-conditioned and fairly stress-free if you're sick of tour buses.

Santorini Cultural/Historical 5 Hour Tour

🛕 Culture & History

Santorini Cultural/Historical 5 Hour Tour

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this five-hour private tour, we got a proper look at Santorini beyond the sunset-chasing crowds. The guide navigated us through villages where whitewashed houses have stood for half a millennium, and we stopped at Akrotiri to see the remains of a sophisticated Bronze Age settlement buried under volcanic ash 5,000 years ago. It's a tailored experience — you set the pace, skip what doesn't appeal, add what does — and Em reckoned the flexibility alone made it feel less like tourism and more like being shown around by someone who actually knows the island.

5 hoursfrom AUD $384

Athens Half Day Private Tour - Exceptional Experience

35 min – 1h 10mfrom AUD $99

Athens Half Day Private Tour - Exceptional Experience

When Sarah from our BugBitten team ran this private Athens tour, she found it a solid option for travellers who want the major landmarks without the bustle. You're picked up from your hotel in a Mercedes, then driven through five hours of classical hits — the Acropolis, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, Lycabettus Hill, and the winding streets of Plaka. The driver handles the commentary and navigation, leaving you free to soak it in or skip bits if something doesn't grab you. It's built for couples, families, and small groups short on time.

Οlive oil tour & tasting by Markellos Olive

When Ben from our team visited Markellos Olive in the Peloponnese, we found a genuinely family-run mill that takes tasting seriously. The tour runs about an hour and weaves together a walk through working olive groves, a peek at how oil actually gets made, and a structured tasting of four award-winning Greek EVOOs. There's a VR bit thrown in (less gimmick than you'd expect) and proper food — fresh bread, bruschetta, a small salad — that grounds the experience in real hospitality rather than tourist theatre. It's the kind of place where you learn something without feeling lectured.

Private Athens Airport Transfers

When Ben from our team landed at Athens airport, he booked a private transfer instead of wrestling with taxis or public transport. It's a straightforward door-to-door service: a driver meets you at arrivals with a sign, loads your bags into a comfortable air-con vehicle, and takes you to your hotel or accommodation across the city. The ride runs 35 minutes to just over an hour depending on traffic and destination. Athens airport sits about 30km east of the city centre, so this beats the stress of navigation on arrival, especially if you're jet-lagged or loaded with luggage.

Private Sail in Chania

When Jake from our team sailed out of Chania, it was a full-day escape along Crete's northern coast. The boat hugs the shoreline past Venetian fortresses, prison ruins, and a string of beaches before heading to a secluded anchorage where swimming and snorkelling happen in genuinely clear water. A freshly cooked Cretan lunch—proper spreads of local pasta, sauted veg, goat cheese, and mama's olives—comes aboard while you're still floating. The White Mountains frame everything. Wind dependent, so the exact cove shifts, but that's part of it. Eight hours start to finish, all-inclusive drinks, gear, and food.

Mykonos boat tour-unlimited drinks-small group(new product)

When Jake from our team booked this Mykonos boat tour, we found ourselves on a proper traditional wooden kaïki — the kind of vessel locals have used for generations — bobbing past some of the island's best-known beaches. The 2.5-hour cruise takes in Psarou and Platis Gialos before anchoring at Paraga for a swim, with snorkelling gear on hand if you fancy it. The small-group setup means you're not packed in with hundreds; instead, there's a chatty hostess and experienced captain steering the show. What sets it apart is the all-you-can-drink Greek wine and ouzo, plus seasonal fruit — so you're genuinely looked after without nickel-and-diming.

2h 30mfrom AUD $125

Private Unseen Authentic Santorini Half Day Island Tour

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $317

Private Unseen Authentic Santorini Half Day Island Tour

When Ben from our BugBitten team ran this half-day Santorini tour, it delivered on its promise: quiet corners of the island that tour buses never reach. You're driven through the central-southern area in a private vehicle—no crowds, no tat shops, just the real working side of the island. Four to five hours gets you into villages locals actually inhabit, past the postcard spots, and back before the afternoon heat kicks in. It's a solid choice if you've done Oia and want to see what Santorini looks like when the cruise ships aren't looking.

Athens city private tour

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked this private tour, he got a comfortable spin through Athens' main landmarks in an air-conditioned car rather than trudging between sites on foot. You start from wherever suits you in the city, sit back while a local driver-guide handles the navigation and context, and cruise past the Acropolis, Parthenon, and other big-name spots over four and a half hours. It's the anti-walking-tour vibe — good if you've got tired legs, young kids in tow, or just want to cover ground without the sweat. The vehicle comes rigged with WiFi, power sockets, and cold water, so you're not roughing it.

4h 30mfrom AUD $250

Santorini Highlights: Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini

Santorini Highlights: Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini

When Mia from our BugBitten team tried this private tour, we got a solid five-hour spin across Santorini's signature spots without the elbowing-through-crowds feel. You're in an air-conditioned car with a local guide tackling the postcard villages—Oia, Imerovigli, Firostefani, Fira—their blue-domed churches, a handful of quieter traditional hamlets, a black-sand beach of your choice, and Profitis Ilias at the island's peak. It's the kind of itinerary that hits the highlights but lets you breathe, perfect if you're cruise-bound or want the island parsed out sensibly without the guesswork.

5 hoursfrom AUD $276

★ 5.0 (40)

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $284

Athens Highlights Half Day

When Tom from our team ran this half-day Athens tour, we covered the big-ticket sights without the usual tourist crush. Your driver — an English speaker who knows the city — picks you up from your accommodation and loops you through Syntagma Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (catch the guard change if timing's right), the Panathenaic Stadium, the Presidential Mansion, and Monastiraki's chaotic street buzz. Five to six hours of air-conditioned cruising with water and soft drinks on tap. Handy for first-timers or anyone who wants the headline version of Athens without spending a full day on foot.

Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island Private Boat Trip

★ 5.0 (40)

3 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $134

Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island Private Boat Trip

When Charlie from our team booked this private boat trip, we found ourselves heading out from Crete toward some genuinely stunning turquoise water. The four-hour experience takes you to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, with the option to hike up to a Venetian fortress if you're keen for the view. It's the kind of outing where you can swim in translucent shallows, snorkel around rocky bits, and actually taste decent Cretan food without fighting crowds. The boat's yours — no herding around with 40 other tourists — and your skipper knows the water.

Symphony of Flavors - Corfu Old Town Food and Olive Oil Tasting

When Ben from our team did this hour-long tasting in Corfu Old Town, we got a proper look at how locals pair their oils with food. It's a small-group affair—max 8 people in an intimate space—where you'll taste extra virgin oils alongside dishes built to show them off, plus a glass of local wine. The Old Town itself is a warren of Venetian architecture and narrow laneways, packed with day-trippers and locals alike. This sits somewhere between a casual lunch and a proper food education, best suited to folks keen on eating well rather than rushing through.

E-Mountain Bike Tour to the Roof of Lefkada Island

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this e-mountain bike tour across Lefkada, we found a genuinely smart way to cover the island's rougher terrain without arriving knackered. The electric motors do the heavy lifting on climbs, so whether you're a tentative rider or confident on two wheels, you can dial the effort to suit yourself. The tour hits the island's quieter pockets—scrubby hillsides, olive groves, coastal views—that car-bound tourists usually miss. Pickup from Karya or your accommodation is hassle-free, and the whole outing runs 3 to 5 hours depending on your pace and how many stops you take.

Private Vehicle & Driver from Chania – Customizable Tour

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $701

Private Vehicle & Driver from Chania – Customizable Tour

When Ben from our team booked a private driver and vehicle out of Chania, we got exactly what we wanted: Crete on our terms, no rushing. You pick the stops—Old Harbor, Elafonski Beach, mountain villages, gorges, whatever—and your driver takes you there in a modern, air-conditioned car. It's just you (or your group), a local behind the wheel who knows the roads, and six to ten hours to explore at your own pace. No tour guide talking over the views, no coach-load waits. The island's got everything from history and food to wild coastline, and this setup lets you chase it all without the crowds.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $232

Best of Mykonos Private Island Tour

When Noah from our BugBitten team ran this private minivan tour, it ticked the boxes for a relaxed afternoon sampling Mykonos' signature spots without the coach-tour chaos. The route loops the island hitting the windmills, Little Venice's waterfront lanes, Ano Mera's quieter village pace, and Agios Sostis Beach on the north coast. Three to four hours covers the ground at a comfortable clip, with stops to stretch and shoot photos. It's a solid intro if you're new to the island and want to see where the energy sits before deciding where to spend your evenings.

Hike among & Fly above Meteora

When Ben from our team tackled this combo near Meteora, it delivered exactly what it promised: boots-on-ground exploration of those iconic towering rock formations, then a powered paraglide flight for the bird's-eye view. The 4-hour experience covers UNESCO-listed monasteries clinging to 14th-century cliffsides and the chance to skim above the same landscape by air. You're sharing the trails and sky with a mix of keen hikers and adrenaline seekers, moving through one of Greece's most visually arresting corners. It's a solid double-header if you've got the fitness for both.

Santorini Oia: Private Day Cruise with Fresh Fish BBQ & Drinks

When Jake from our team booked this private sailing cruise out of Ammoudi Bay, we got a proper taste of what Santorini looks like when you're actually on the water rather than crammed into a shoreside taverna. The 4-hour cruise hits the island's quieter anchorages — spots you can't reach by foot — while the crew fires up a Greek BBQ with fresh fish and local white wine flowing freely. Wind dictates where you'll end up each day, which means no two trips are quite the same. It's the kind of flexible setup that feels less like a tour and more like mates borrowed a sailboat.

Private half day cruise The Blue Lagoon with Paros Sail

When Lily from our BugBitten team did this half-day sail with Paros Sail, we found it a smart move for travellers who want the Blue Lagoon without surrendering a full day. You're out on the water for four hours total, with the bulk spent anchored in the lagoon's proper turquoise shallows. The boat's small enough that it doesn't feel like a floating tour bus, and the crew handles snorkelling gear while you float about in water so clear you'll see your feet. It's the sort of thing that justifies a few hours of your Paros itinerary without eating into beach time elsewhere.

4 hoursfrom AUD $2146

Self-Driving Off-Road Buggy Tour with Experienced Guide