Guide #44991
Hello, I am Makis! I was born and grow up in Santorini and I offer private tours. I am an experienced local guide who provide private tours for many years on Santorini. I love this island and I see as my obligation to give to the travelers the local eyeside about traditions. It was always my passion meeting people from all over the world and sharing my knowledge for my island's history since I was a kid. I want to show you hidden places and narrate stories of my grand father, about old Santorini's habbits and traditions. I also study as an architect in Athens university, that make me more perfectionist. I am an passionate - professional and my willing is to show you as much as I can of my island, making your tour really memorable. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if you have any additional inquiries prior of booking a tour with me. I have the Travel Agency licensed, approved by the Greek Ministry of Tourism. I am offering private tours for more like ten years. I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments. I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments.
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61 reviews
Great tour by a real local. Ioakeim got us to all the sites we wanted on a busy day on the island :) As a tip for fellow travelers: I always like to check a guide's social media timelines beforehand to get a good indication that they actually live in the area for many years. Ioakeim is 100% the real deal and an amazing guide. Highly recommend! ;)
Replied from the guide, Ioakeim G.
July 2026Thank you very much Ryan. I appreciate your trust and your search to find a real local.
We had the best time on this tour. This is a must do tour with a true multigenerational local. He couldn't have been better. The tour was perfect for our family and there was no rush or pressure. We were delayed by the cable car and tender from our cruise ship and he waited so patiently for us. There was great communication before and during the tour. If I ever come back...
Replied from the guide, Ioakeim G.
July 2026Thank you very much Zach you and all your family for your trust and good words,I appreciate that a lot.
Our family of four (two teens) had an amazing time exploring Santorini with Makis! He is friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire tour enjoyable from start to finish. 4th generation native he has a real passion for the island. Its history, culture, and local traditions while taking us around the entire island. Makis made sure everyone was comfortable, answered all of...
Replied from the guide, Ioakeim G.
July 2026Thank you very much Ryan you and your beautiful family. I appreciate that a lot.
Makis (Loakeim) is an amazing tour guide!!! He started with excellent communication about where and when to meet. He has a nice air conditioned, Mercedes mini-van, which was comfortable for our whole family. We only had one day from a cruise ship, and this worked out perfectly with timing and meeting place. So, for cruisers, he is perfect! He is super knowledgeable,...
Replied from the guide, Ioakeim G.
June 2026Thank you very much for your kindness and your good words. I appreciate that.