Akrotiri Prehistoric City Guided Tour

Highlights

• Visit the prehistoric town of Akrotiri, where the legend of Atlantis still echoes
• Enjoy a guided tour with a licensed archaeologist
• Explore the site on your own after the tour and have lunch at local restaurants in the nearby village

Meet your guide at the entrance of Akrotiri´s Archaeological site. Get assistance in buying the entrance ticket and embark, together with a group, on a guided tour through the fascinating prehistoric town of Akrotiri.

In the 16th century BCE, a catastrophic volcanic eruption devastated most of Santorini. When its volcano collapsed into the sea, it created the incredible Caldera you can admire today, and buried the magnificent town of Akrotiri under volcanic ash.

Marvel at the astonishingly well-preserved buildings. See the beautiful pottery, the streets, and squares of a 3,500-year-old town. Admire the two and three-story houses, which were once decorated with exquisite and colorful wall paintings and get an insight into the highly advanced ancient civilization of Santorini.

When the guided tour ends, you will be free to walk around the site at your own pace.