Fira Attractions

Top Things to Do in Fira

Things to Do in Fira

The capital of Santorini is nothing short of idyllic. Go on a hike for postcard-worthy views (and spot the Three Bells of Fira), or take it all in by sea.

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Fira.


Top Attractions in Fira

These rankings are informed by traveller reviews—we consider the quality, quantity, recency, consistency of reviews, and the number of page views over time.




From quick jaunts to full-day outings.




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What travellers are saying

  • beth ann k
    Halstead, KS1,793 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    All of the frescos from Akrotiri are in this museum and are in amazing condition. It is well worth a visit!
    Written 3 November 2023
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  • LynnBrookes
    Stoke-on-Trent, UK165 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely venue, nice food, great wine, nice waiters, we went on a public bus and visited a few wineries and a brewery. Lovely, late October
    Written 23 October 2023
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  • Traveller & Foodie
    Montreal, Canada3,508 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a beautiful art gallery. The artist is a Greek local artist with a lot of talent. His artwork was costly; the most miniature painting was worth a few thousand dollars. They ship everywhere via DHL for a fee. I appreciate his work; it is worth a visit, even if it is just to look and admire.
    Written 17 September 2023
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  • Sophie E
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a fabulous afternoon with the wine and cheese pairing, the sommeliers were really brilliant and good fun too. Felt very well looked after. Wine was amazing, particularly with the cheese pairings. A real highlight of our trip! Really enjoyed the tour and getting to go down to the cellar. Learnt a lot about the making of the wine in Santorini. So excited to enjoy our bottle once we are home in rainy Scotland!
    Written 27 October 2023
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  • rr177
    Waterbury, CT765 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Even at the end of September Fira was absolutely mobbed with people. The narrow alleys and walkways gives you many unforgettable views of Santorini.
    Written 8 November 2023
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  • JJJourneys
    Singapore, Singapore2,312 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This beautiful Catholic church is found close to the Fira to Oia hiking trail. There are two ways to reach this cathedral, the first is a small flight of steps just next to the entrance to the cable car, directly opposite the frozen yoghurt store; the second is further up along the hiking trail where the lookout to the cable car is, at the intersection with entrance to White Ark Villas on your left, make a right turn up the flight of steps and turn right. Admission to the cathedral is free. It has a really beautiful interior, and is definitely worth stopping by to take a look.
    Written 30 October 2023
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  • Tom Tropp
    Majorca, Spain8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We wanted to get up the hill without walking - and the cablecar managed that. Only a few more words to reach the 100-character minimum here
    Written 19 December 2023
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  • Sarah Y
    Singapore, Singapore18 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The church was beautiful and it was within walking distance from many restaurants and cafes and there was a busker playing violin outside
    Written 23 October 2023
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  • kate l
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a place i feel so beautiful here the unique colours of the flowers the old houses from locals and the cave underground were simply amazing!!!
    Very good tip please check the traditional room with weaving mill!!!
    Written 17 May 2023
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  • Kevin L
    Bath, UK21 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easily missed near the entrance to the cable car this is a fascinating insight into the history of a local family and an overview of the story of the island. The curator was very welcoming and gave me an extensive introduction to the Thera eruptions and the documents on show. Some of the material may be a bit dry for some tastes but it's worth a wander round to get the feel of life in a Theran mansion with contemporary furniture and paintings etc.
    Written 15 October 2021
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  • beachlovernc2015
    Leland, NC1,948 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a lovely church and well worth the stop particularly if you are not familiar with Greek Orthodox churches. This is quite large and is a quiet spot for contemplation plus a good place to cool off on a very hot day while you are viewing the interior. Not very crowded as it is large and can accommodate a good many people.
    Written 4 February 2023
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  • John S
    Melbourne, Australia32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had no intention of purchasing anything significant in Greece. However we found this wonderful art gallery amid the bustle of Thira. Nicholas showed us a number of paintings, was very knowledgeable about their artists and convinced us to invest. The whole proces was conducted very professionally.
    Written 15 October 2019
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