Historical Tours – Inside Crete https://insidecrete.com Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:45:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://insidecrete.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/insidecrete-favicon-v3.png Historical Tours – Inside Crete https://insidecrete.com 32 32 From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace https://insidecrete.com/from-heraklion-historical-center-city-tour-knossos-palace/ Tue, 19 May 2026 02:34:32 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=559 Read more]]>

2From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

Guided day trip from Heraklion to Knossos and the old town, with time for shopping and an optional museum, plus air-conditioned comfort.

★ 4.4

“Our tour guide Eleni was brilliant and her English tour of Knossos and Heraklion was so interesting. We really enjoyed the Archaeological Museum and would recommend buying the combined ticket for €20. Picked up and dropped off as stated. Had 3 hours free time in Heraklion so had time for a coffee, lunch and the…”

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Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion https://insidecrete.com/ecobike-tour-in-historic-heraklion/ Tue, 19 May 2026 02:35:01 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=2002 Read more]]>

4Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion

Ride easy electric eco-bikes through historic Heraklion, stop at major landmarks, and finish with Cretan specialties in a small group.

★ 5.0

“I read all the good reviews about this tour and Alex and our expectations were still exceeded! It was the best activity we did on our 47 day world cruise segment. Alex was friendly, funny and made us feel relaxed and comforting the whole time. And the food was outstanding and plentiful. I was with…”

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From Chania: Crete World War II History Tour https://insidecrete.com/from-chania-crete-world-war-ii-history-tour/ Fri, 22 May 2026 19:45:16 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=2001 Read more]]>

6From Chania: Crete World War II History Tour

A small-group World War II tour from Chania that visits Maleme, Tavronitis, Galatas, and both German and Allied cemeteries.

★ 4.9

“Babis was an excellent tour guide very helpful and informative. His knowledge about the subject and tour was outstanding. Throughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it. Babis also took great care with mobility issues and made sure we were comfortable throughout the day. Thank you so much”

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Heraklion Highlights: Knossos, Museum & Historic City Drive https://insidecrete.com/heraklion-highlights-knossos-museum-historic-city-drive/ Sat, 23 May 2026 19:45:02 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=1437 Read more]]>

8Heraklion Highlights: Knossos, Museum & Historic City Drive

Private Heraklion day trip covering Venetian Walls, the Archaeological Museum, Rocca a Mare, and Knossos with ticket help and comfort.

★ 5.0

“The Museum in Herkelion is amazing. It is full of everyday objects and princely pieces all well organized and explained. Clients should be aware that this adventure does not include guides, just a driver who is as personable but not an expert on the sites.”

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Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market https://insidecrete.com/knossos-palace-historical-heraklion-city-tour-with-old-market/ Mon, 25 May 2026 19:45:05 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=1797 Read more]]>

10Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market

Knossos Palace and Heraklion old market in one guided day, with pickup across northern Crete, comfort rides, and time to explore.

★ 4.5

“Christina was the most wonderful guide. Knowledgable. Expressive. Dramatic. Funny. Very aware of everyone in her group. She made a lump of stones interesting. The tour company is very organised. They are efficient. The hotel collection was dead on time”

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Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition https://insidecrete.com/cretan-stories-a-journey-through-history-and-tradition/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:45:14 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=1761 Read more]]>

12Cretan Stories – A Journey Through History and Tradition

A full-day history and crafts loop in Rethymno: Arkadi, Eleftherna, Margarites pottery, Melidoni cave, and a live ceramics demo.

★ 4.5

“Chose this trip because I thought we might need a day out of the sun and it was very enjoyable. Loved the monastery, the caves and the pottery. Would have given 5 stars but the museum was a disappointment. As the most expensive site visited, I would have given it a miss with hindsight.”

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Chania Battle of Crete Private Tour: WW2 Military History https://insidecrete.com/chania-battle-of-crete-private-tour-ww2-military-history/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:45:02 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=16 Read more]]>

14Chania Battle of Crete Private Tour: WW2 Military History

Private WWII tour from Chania: Maleme airfield, Hill 107, German bunkers, cemeteries, and a private museum with a historian in 7 hours.

★ 5.0

“Apostolis was an excellent tour guide. He was very accommodating to the fact that we had to travel from where we were staying in Rethymno to Chania on the morning of our tour. This meant that we got a bit of a late start, so he took us first to the German bunker and the…”

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Small Group Eastern Crete Heritage Tour for Cruiseships https://insidecrete.com/small-group-eastern-crete-heritage-tour-for-cruiseships/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:45:04 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=1930 Read more]]> 5.0HeraklionSmall Group Eastern Crete Heritage Tour for Cruiseships6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$325.11 ]]> Heraklion: History & Culture Walking Tour with Food Tasting https://insidecrete.com/heraklion-history-culture-walking-tour-with-food-tasting/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:45:03 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=551 4.9HeraklionHeraklion: History & Culture Walking Tour with Food Tasting ]]> Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania https://insidecrete.com/food-odyssey-a-historical-culinary-tour-of-chania/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:45:08 +0000 https://insidecrete.com/?p=1239 5.0CreteFood Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania4 hours (approx.)$125.77 ]]>