CRETE
Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular city tours on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
Guided day trip from Heraklion to Knossos and the old town, with time for shopping and an optional museum, plus air-conditioned comfort.
Most Popular“the entire trip was brilliant and really informative. would definitely recommend if you're in the hersonissos area and looking for something to do then book this”
Tour Heraklion with a local open-air market, port views, and CretAquarium marine life in one 7-hour day trip for about $23.
“Very informative guide who knows her stuff and made it a very pleasant day with local insight into what best to see and were to eat for traditional Cretan food at very reasonable prices Many thanks to the team from start to finish Office guide driver all top notch Tony/terrie”
Small-group bike tour of Chania with Venetian walls, Firka Fortress, harbor views, and Old Town lanes. 2.5 hours for about $51.
“The tour was great! Our guide Theo was very passionate and knowledgeable about the local culture, history and modern times. We learnt a lot from him. We definitely recommend this tour.”
A 6–8 hour guided day trip in Crete: Knossos Palace ruins, Heraklion old town and market, plus a Patsides farm tasting, from $41.
“more time to Herakleion”
Knossos Palace plus Heraklion Museum from Chania or Rethymno, with myth-filled guiding, original frescoes, and city free time.
“It was so easy to book the excursion. Everything went smoothly and as planned. The guide was professional and so easy to follow and understand. We enjoyed our day so much!”
See Chersonissos by mini-train with audio in multiple languages, Greek music, port photos, and views of Analipsi and Anisaras beaches.
“Excellent”
Private Knossos, Heraklion Museum, and Rethymno day trip from Chania with door-to-door van pickup, included lunch, and expert guides.
“Knossos palace and Heraklion museum were amazing! Tour guide was wonderful and full of knowledge. Museum had incredible artifacts which considering the age were so well preserved.”
Private Heraklion day trip covering Venetian Walls, the Archaeological Museum, Rocca a Mare, and Knossos with ticket help and comfort.
“Wonderful guide and tour. Very kind and considerate young man. Crete is breathtaking. Highly recommend.”
Full-day bus loop from Heraklion to Chania, Rethymno, and Lake Kournas with pickup, an English guide, and free time at each stop.
“The trip was lovely, the thing that spoilt it was the tour guide. I had injured my knee a couple of days before, I couldn't keep up with her, we even got left behind as the traffic lights changed and she carried on without us. My husband explained the situation from then on, she made…”
Guided Knossos myths and Heraklion Archaeological Museum from Rethymno, plus free time in the city.
“Stella, our tour guide, was wonderful, exemplary. She gave us an incredible history of the island, Knossos, the artifacts, walked us through the museum - all periods: 1700 BC through 200 AD - and provided more information than you could ask for. She was a wealth of information and is a lovely woman. My wife…”
Glide through Chania’s Old Town on a small Segway tour, with an audio history track and quick stops at key sights.
“We absolutely enjoyed our tour, and learning how to ride a Segway. I am 71 years old and found it easy to ride. It was really a lot of fun! The instruction before hand was excellent! Touring the old town & learning some of the history was fantastic too!”
Ride a Segway through Chania’s Old City and Venetian Harbor with a small group, audio history, and easy local guidance for $74.
“great we really an joyed it . beautiful way to see the old city .”
Guided Knossos Palace day trip from Heraklion with Heraklion market, optional museum stop, and Cretan food tasting in 6–8h.
“de Engelstalige gids was goed onderlegd!wat ik persoonlijk jammer vond is dat ze maar door ratelde...De wetenswaardigheden kon je niet eens verwerken...iets rustiger is ook goed en iets minder ook! ik persoonlijk voelde het als een" haastige" dag, maar toch genoten. voor iemand die minder goed ter been is , is het bezoek aan het…”
Knossos Palace and Heraklion old market in one guided day, with pickup across northern Crete, comfort rides, and time to explore.
“Great tour with a good and knowledgable guide. If you want to learn some interesting facts about Crete and its origins then this tour is for you.”
Hotel pickup for Knossos Palace and Heraklion city tour by air-conditioned bus. Knossos entry €20 extra on the day.
“Bus was a double decker and every space was filled. Guide was very interesting and knew a lot. The trip to city tool 2 hours with a lot if stops and too crowded to really enjoy”
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