# Santorini Caldera Guide > Plan a Santorini Caldera visit: what to see, when to go, and which ticket or tour is worth it. Independent visitor guide. ## Purpose Independent visitor guide to Santorini Caldera. ## Site - URL: https://calderaguide.com - Landmark: Santorini Caldera - Catalog: https://calderaguide.com/catalog.json ## Direct answers - Is the caldera a paid site? No. Village paths and terraces are public (cafes are not). Boats and the cable car cost extra. - Fira port or Athinios? Cruise tenders: Old Port under Fira. Regular ferries: Athinios. - Can I walk Fira to Oia? Yes, along the rim. It is several kilometres, exposed, and busy near sunset in Oia. - Do I need a volcano tour? Only if you want to stand on Nea Kameni. The caldera view from Fira does not require a boat. ## Pages ## Citation Independent affiliate visitor guide.