Tour & Activity Scams in Santorini, Greece
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Santorini — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mykonos, Barcelona, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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Total in Santorini
How it works
Boat tours to the Caldera and volcano advertise a price that seems to include everything, but on the boat they charge extra for snorkelling equipment, entrance to the hot springs, or the guided walk up the volcano.
How it works
Donkey rides up the cliff path from the old port to Fira are a famous Santorini tradition, but operators inflate prices for tourists and add "tips" not disclosed at the start.
How it works
Operators of the famous donkey rides from Fira port to the town quote one price but then add charges for photos taken during the ride, the handler's "tip," or a mandatory return fee not mentioned at the start.
How it works
Hotel concierges and local "helpers" recommend specific winery tours while receiving undisclosed commissions. The tours are significantly overpriced versus booking directly with the winery.
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11 total warnings across all categories