CRETE
Crete’s best days out.
The 10 most popular historical 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 tour around Knossos was excellent The walking tour around the old town was very short - hardly worth while”
Ride easy electric eco-bikes through historic Heraklion, stop at major landmarks, and finish with Cretan specialties in a small group.
“This was a great bike tour the owners were very friendly fun and informative! We were a group of 10 and we all loved it ! We highly recommend this tour. The bikes were smaller but really helped to get around the city easier!”
A small-group World War II tour from Chania that visits Maleme, Tavronitis, Galatas, and both German and Allied cemeteries.
“a really excellent trip. the guide was very knowledgeable and explained the whole battle of Crete logically and chronologically in a really understandable way. the guide was very friendly and if recommend the tour to anyone with an interest in this subject”
Private Heraklion day trip covering Venetian Walls, the Archaeological Museum, Rocca a Mare, and Knossos with ticket help and comfort.
“Overall the tour was great, but roundtrip travel to Heraklion from Chania is 4 hours, which is too long. Good thing our tour guide, Leonidas, suggested we go visit the Melidoni Cave and bee museum first. The local Taverna he suggested was awesome. Food was excellent, you can taste the freshness of ingredients. A truly…”
Knossos Palace and Heraklion old market in one guided day, with pickup across northern Crete, comfort rides, and time to explore.
“This activity was poorly organized and we spent more time in the bus going to and from Heraklion than we spent there. There were too many people on this tour and it took 1.75 hours to pick each group up from their hotels and the same on the way home. With this many people, the…”
A full-day history and crafts loop in Rethymno: Arkadi, Eleftherna, Margarites pottery, Melidoni cave, and a live ceramics demo.
“The monastery and the related historic events are a must-see to better understand cretan people. Also, the pottery, the olive oil factory and the cave are interesting additions.”
Private WWII tour from Chania: Maleme airfield, Hill 107, German bunkers, cemeteries, and a private museum with a historian in 7 hours.
“Pros: •extremely knowledgeable guide •passionate about his work •pace of tour was relaxed •good before and after photos of sites •German bunker and museum excellent •tour was adapted to accommodate my interests”
Cruise-friendly small-group tour in eastern Crete with Fourni, Agios Nikolaos, and Kritsa plus a Spinalonga viewpoint stop. Pickup included.
“This was a very well organised tour , well organised port also . Our guide Helen was extremely informative and gave a really good insight to Crete and life on Crete.We enjoyed the small Villages , coffee Salad and Wine plus Souvlaki What a wonderful way to live a relaxed life . We purchased a…”
Walk Heraklion’s historic center with a live English guide, then taste olive oil, coffee, wine, and raki by Venetian sights.
“Eri was amazing!!! Not only was she very knowledgeable, she made our experience very fun and yummy. We were a small group with a 2 year old child with us, and Eri was very accommodating and considerate . We learned a lot while still having a relaxing and enjoyable experience walking around Heraklion!”
A 4-hour Chania food-and-history walk with expert tastings, local factories, and two meals, ending in Splanzia.
“Mariana was generous with her time, her knowledge, and her cooking talents. We learned about the history of Cretan foods, sampled many things including her homemade cheese, and left with a sachet of fresh herbs epitomizing the aromas of Crete. Our experience of Crete has been greatly expanded by what she shared with us.”
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Knossos & Ruins
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