Quad Biking · Santorini
How to choose
With 6 offers ranging from 120 € to 187 €, the choice depends on your need for duration versus comfort. The most intense value comes from ATV Santorini Tours, where 125 € secures a full 3h ride through Perivolos or Perissa. If you prioritize a lunch safari, the Perivolos departure at 125 € is an efficient pick, or consider Santorini ATV Experience at 120 € which also includes lunch. For those staying far from the southern beaches, the Perissa option at 125 € or the 120 € Santorini ATV Experience include hotel pick-up to save time. Higher-priced options like the 187 € buggy tour by Moto Thira provide a different vehicle dynamic for navigating the volcanic tracks. The tours hold a 5.0/5 rating across 2 reviews, ensuring high satisfaction regardless of the price point.
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Our picks
Quad Discovery and Lunch Safari from Perivolos in Santorini
The ATV Santorini Tours Discovery departure bundles a 3h quad route and a lunch safari into one 125 € booking, giving you the most complete day out.
Quad Safari from Perissa Black Sand Beach in Santorini
Hotel pick-up included at 125 € with ATV Santorini Tours means zero logistics if you're not based near Perivolos.
Santorini Buggy Highlights Tour with Local Tour Leader
The Moto Thira buggy tour at 187 € offers a different stability profile for those who prefer a roll-cage over a quad bike handlebar.
Santorini: Quad Highlights Tour with Local Tour Leader
The 126 € excursion by Moto Thira features a local tour leader to navigate the complex volcanic tracks of Santorini.
Frequently asked questions
How intense is quad biking on Santorini compared to other destinations?
Santorini's volcanic terrain, steep caldera roads and unpaved inland tracks make these routes more physically engaging than a flat-beach ATV circuit. You're handling the quad on uneven surfaces with sharp elevation changes, which keeps your focus locked in for the full duration.
Do I need prior riding experience to join?
No. The primary tours are listed as “Everybody welcome”, so no prior quad or motorbike experience is required. Operators like ATV Santorini Tours cover basic controls before you set off.
What's the most intense moment of the ride?
Expect the biggest rush on the volcanic ridge sections away from the main roads, where the track narrows and the caldera views open up without any guardrail between you and the drop.
Which tour includes a meal, and does it add time?
The ATV Santorini Tours Perivolos departure includes a lunch safari within the 3h duration for 125 €. The Santorini ATV Experience tour at 120 € also includes lunch, providing a full meal option for those starting later in the day.
Can I get picked up from my hotel?
The ATV Santorini Tours Perissa option at 125 € and the Santorini ATV Experience at 120 € both offer pick-up from your accommodation anywhere in Santorini.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.4 °C | 50.8 mm | Good |
| February | 13.7 °C | 45.7 mm | Good |
| March | 14.6 °C | 42.4 mm | Good |
| April | 16.6 °C | 8.7 mm | Peak |
| May | 19.7 °C | 3.9 mm | Peak |
| June | 23.8 °C | 1.9 mm | Peak |
| July | 25.9 °C | 0.2 mm | Peak |
| August | 26.3 °C | 0.6 mm | Peak |
| September | 24.2 °C | 1 mm | Peak |
| October | 20.7 °C | 21.8 mm | Peak |
| November | 17.5 °C | 22.6 mm | Peak |
| December | 13.7 °C | 70 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear closed-toe shoes and lightweight long pants to protect your legs from dust and sun on the ride. Sunglasses and sunscreen are essential on Santorini's exposed volcanic tracks, and a small backpack keeps your hands free on the handlebar.
Getting there
Most tours meet at the ATV Santorini Tours base in Perivolos (Ag. Georgios 847 03), reachable in roughly 15 minutes by car from Fira, or select options pick you up directly from your accommodation anywhere on the island.
See also
Other activities in Santorini
Updated September 2026