Santorini Island Tourist Traps

 2 Reviews  Since the volcano has no main crater, which would make a tour more spectacular, we have decided to take a ride just around Nea Kameni. However, most of the trips were offered only in package, where... 

 2 Reviews  We showed up at the Cable car at 11am, we neeed to catch our boat for the day. We waited in the steaming heat for about one hour and a half. The boat wasnt going to wait for us as there was another... 

 miniman2804 Says:  Now. We all love sunsets. We all love the caldera.When you see a bar advertising "caldera view" sunset view" etc, prepare for a large bill.In fact, Oia's claim... 

 miniman2804 Says:  Now, I have waxed lyrical about the views, and some of the buildings in Fira are extraordinary. But - and it's a big but - the whole town is designed to relieve... 

 DAO Says:  I have run into this issue more than once on Santorini. The last time was at the over-priced Central Super Markt near the main square. We loaded up a basket of... 

 DAO Says:  “Have a photo with my donkey Marika. Just give what you like as payment”. That’s what his sign says. Yes this kindly little old man is probably the richest... 

 DAO Says:  To be somewhat fair the local authorities, the last Tourist to visit was killed on site. A protective roof structure was being erected to protect the ancient... 

 greekcypriot Says:  It is strongly recommended to ask for a receipt and a certificate of quality and origin of manufacturing if you are buying jewelry from the island. Greece has... 

 samitbabu Says:  As soon as your ferry docks into the new port of santorini and you disembark from the Ship, you would be greeted with local tout offering to give you a ride... 

 greekcypriot Says:  The trip where you visit the hot springs in Palea Kameni and Thirasia can be quite expensive.Most of the trips are offered only in package, where you visit the... 

 greekcypriot Says:  Avoid throwing paper in the toilets. You don't want to find yourself in a difficult position, and cause this bad situation because of paper thrown by you! When... 

 greekcypriot Says:  There are steps everywhere on the island. Along the side streets of the Caldera you cannot avoid them and you better have comfortable shoes with you. You don't... 

 greekcypriot Says:  Be very careful when you book your hotel!There are hotels which have the same name, and the one might be a 4 * hotel and the other a 2* one.I was panicked when... 

 djhartmannn Says:  We went on this trip as a package deal (which was not a bad thing in itself) but at our intro morning we bought into a Greek night at the Wine Museum. The wine... 

 DAO Says:  Santorini is a small island with large prices if you take any form of transport other than the public bus. Taxis are thieving dishonest bastards worldwide and... 

 DAO Says:  The public toilet in Fira costs about $1 to use making it one of the most expensive places on earth to do what you need to do. Outrageous! It is also not open... 

 DAO Says:  Why pay more? Your flights and hotel cost enough! Post Cards can be very very expensive. As much as Euro 1.50! No way. Do not do it. You need postcards, but not... 

 Aitana Says:  Instead of the cable car, you can get Fira from the dock by the stairs you see in the picture. There, you will be offered to go up or down the stairs on a... 

 Maurizioago Says:  Several tourist agencies offer a sail trip to Nea Kameni; an islet with a crater. After the visit to this volcano you can swim into sulphur water. After this 30... 

 GracesTrips Says:  On Santorini, it is obvious by the prices of jewelry, artwork and even food that they take advantage of the fact you are a tourist and have money to spend. For... 

 steventilly Says:  We went into Murphy's becuase it looked nice and also because I expected it wouldn't be too expensive, being off the front and being an "Irish Bar". I should... 

 Saagar Says:  Most tourist brochures and travel agencies advertise Santorini with pics of the caldera, the city on the cliff's edge and the beach umbrellas. The latter is... 

 SWFC_Fan Says:  Santorini is generally a more expensive island than any other in Greece, but that doesn't mean that you can't survive on a limited budget (I did!).The following...