Museums & culture in Santorini
In a nutshell
A Minoan Bronze Age town buried by a volcanic eruption around 1600 BC and preserved under ash, with multi-storey buildings and wall paintings.
Rating & popularity
#3 of 7
in our Santorini guide
Visit duration
3 h
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Best months: Apr, May
A Minoan Bronze Age town buried by a volcanic eruption around 1600 BC and preserved under ash, with multi-storey buildings and wall paintings.
The site is covered by a roof, so it makes a good shaded stop on hot days.
A guided tour, which brings the site to life.
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158 6 h – 7 h
Prophet Elias – Megalochori village – Akrotiri Excavations – Red Beach (from above) - Perissa Beach With this tour you will visit the traditional villages of Santorini, Prophet Elias, great beaches and the famous Akrotiri excavations. You will admire amazing views and learn about the history of the island.
159 4 h
Enjoy different and new destinations with an authentic and genuine experience. This 4-hour private journey will offer you a contact with the real Santorini, its culture and history. Your local guide/driver will take you to the traditional villages of Pyrgos, Megalochori, Emporio & the famous excavations of Akrotiri on a comfortable and deluxe van. Get involved with the local traditions by walking through picturesque paths, that will take you through the island's history and Greek lifestyle. Visit Venetian fortresses, learn about the unique architecture of the island and explore the famous excavations of the pre-historic town of Akrotiri. Departure time is flexible and the pick up point is organized upon your location request. Choose your own departure and enjoy a memorable trip.
7 2 h
Enjoy a hassle-free visit with a time-slotted e-ticket to the prehistoric site of Akrotiri. Choose the time slot you prefer, and download the app and your audio tour on your smartphone before your visit. Marvel at the layout of the prehistoric town, once buried under volcanic ash. Discover the Square of the Double Horns, the House of the Ladies, Telchines Street and Xeste 3. Learn about the fascinating history of Akrotiri and why it is called the Pompeii of the Aegean.
16 1 h – 3 h
Discover the Palace of Knossos which is one of the most important Bronze Age archaeological sites in Europe. Explore what was once the political center of the mysterious Minoan civilization & culture.
26 1 h – 3 h
See the prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri on the island of Santorini (Thíra), one of the most important sites in the Aegean. Walk around the archaeological site, set in a massive, airy building with walkways suspended above the ruins. Walk along the edges of the city and discover the other side of this iconic Mediterranean island.
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A guided tour, which brings the site to life.
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The most photographed village on the island, with blue-domed churches, whitewashed lanes and a sunset that draws crowds every evening.
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