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Best Tours In Crete

Crete’s best days out.

The 15 Crete tours travellers book before anything else, from the famous lagoons to the mountain villages most visitors never reach.

15 Best Tours In Crete

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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

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From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - Omalos breakfast: fuel up before the canyon

1From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

Trek Europe’s longest gorge from Chania, guided and well-paced, then unwind in Agia Roumeli with ferry views back to Sougia.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Amazing day! We did the hike with our children, and our guide Christina was wonderful — kind, supportive, and really caring. When our son fell, she immediately helped us, and it felt safe knowing there are doctors along the way. The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the whole experience was unforgettable. It’s a long downhill…”

3,191 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $41by PLATANOS TOURS

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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

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Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour - Skip-the-line priority entry: the real time saver

2Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

Skip the Knossos ticket line with a licensed guide and explore the Minoan palace’s rooms, myths, courts, and water systems in 90 minutes.

★ 4.8

“Katerina was amazing, incredibly knowledgeable, love that she has a background in archeology we learned so much! Unfortunately we had to leave early for another tour somewhere else but she was amazing, we really wished we would’ve stayed for more than 2/3 of it. Highly recommend her as a guide to anyone!”

1,380 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $104by Travel Crete - WeGuide travelers

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner - Two hours of riding through the Finikia mountains (with a myth stop)

3Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Horse ride through Crete’s Finikia mountains near Heraklion, then enjoy a homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine on a farm.

★ 4.9

“ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER. I RECOMAND THIS ACTIVITY TO EVERYONE. THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME RIDING AND FOR SURE, BECAUSE OF THIS FAMILY, IT WILL NOT BE THE LAST. GREGORY IS ONE OF THE BEST HOST I HAVE EVER MET IN MY LIFE. THE FOOD WAS EXCELENT AND THE SUNSET WAS THE PERFECT…”

1,231 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $94by Hersonissos Horseriding

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Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

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Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour - Inside Knossos Palace: 4,000 years in a guided walk

From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach Tour

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From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach Tour - Elos village break: where you can top up before beach time

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch - Karteros First Stop: The 30-Minute Safety Briefing That Makes the Day

65Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

Ride ATVs, buggies, or a Jeep on a 5-hour off-road safari from Heraklion, with lunch, water, and cave, gorge, and beach stops.

★ 5.0

“The pace was perfect ...exciting and adventurous, but with enough time to enjoy the scenery. The included lunch was fresh and delicious, giving us a real taste of local Crete. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Heraklion who wants a mix of adventure, nature, and local culture. A must-do activity!”

941 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $107.63by Creta Quad Safari

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Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

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Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - 48-hour ticket that covers Heraklion plus Ammoudara

7Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Ride a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus in Heraklion for Knossos and Ammoudara, with multilingual audio and flexible stops for two days.

★ 3.9

“The service is great, stops at attractions and announces so you know where you are. Good commentary on head phones too. Jackie was amazing. Even offered us an extra day as we were staying a bit longer. Would definitely recommend. Heather & Steve ~ Australia”

912 reviews2 daysFrom $23by Grekaland Travel

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From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach Tour

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From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach Tour - Topolia Gorge by Coach: Long Road, Good Breaks, and Comfortable Seats

8From Rethymno/Kavros: Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach Tour

Rethymno day trip to Elafonisi pink-sand beach with pink shores, swim time, Topolia Gorge views, and guided stops for about $28.

★ 4.4

“This trip is definitely worth it, very good price and everything went according the plan. First stop was at the local family-owned honey factory (with a coffee shop) which was really nice and then the bus continued to the beach and got there around 10am. There was plenty of time to spend on the beach…”

799 reviews9 - 10 hoursFrom $28by PLATANOS TOURS

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From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

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From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup - Getting picked up and what the schedule feels like

Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour

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Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour - Meet Your Licensed Guide at the Front Entrance

10Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket & Private Guided Tour

Skip-the-line entry to Knossos Palace with a licensed archaeologist guide. Private 1.5-hour tour that makes the Minoans click in Crete.

★ 4.9

“Vangelis, our tour guide, was superb. He has a deep, detailed knowledge of history, and shared with us many interesting details about the history of the Knossos Palace. He brought a folder of pictures with him to show the original structure of the palace compared to the way it looks today. We thoroughly enjoyed the…”

633 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $247by Vangelis Alefantinos

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Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

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Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete - Surprise moments in the bay: turtles, sea urchins, and the fun stuff

11Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

Paddle Crete’s calm Marathi Bay on a guided SUP tour with small groups, safety gear, sea-life spotting, and fun surprise stops.

★ 5.0

“Excellent communication & organisation! Picked us up from cruise terminal as soon as we docked, then short drive to Paddle-boarding site. Great instruction given & lots of fun - especially the cliff jumping! Would definitely recommend & do again. Thank you 😊”

554 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $89.49by SUPinCrete

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From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

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From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour - Vouves Olive Tree: Seeing a Living Timeline

Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

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Quad Safari Off-Road Tour - Pickup, ride length, and what a 6-hour day feels like

13Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

Quad Safari off-road tour from Heraklion: new quads, olive oil mill, Milatos Cave, beach swim, fishing villages, lunch. From $99.64.

★ 5.0

“Best tour ever. Got picked up on time, great guides, never rushed, great lunch. Very well maintained equipment and the facilities were modern and clean.”

479 reviewsFrom $99.64by Safari Experts Crete

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

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Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer - Pickup, small-group size, and why it matters to you

14Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari Evening Tour with Hotel Transfer

Crete evening quad safari with hotel transfer: olive oil tasting, Sisi and Vrachasi villages, monastery stop, and sunset views.

★ 4.7

“Was such a fun afternoon. The views were stunning and such a fun way to explore this part of this beautiful island. The guide was really friendly and nice, while making sure that we were safe on the ‘off road’ parts of the trip. Fantastic way to spend the afternoon”

474 reviews4 hoursFrom $67by Asterion Safari

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Quad Safari Tour – Explore The Wild Side of Crete

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Quad Safari Tour - Explore The Wild Side of Crete - Getting ready: license, helmet, and how the ride starts

15Quad Safari Tour – Explore The Wild Side of Crete

ATV safari in Crete: Achlada, Fodele Beach, and the El Greco area. Helmet, lesson, and free action photos.

★ 5.0

“We did not get picked up after waiting 30 minutes we called and canceled. Very unhappy and unsatisfied as this was a special trip for not only our honeymoon but my husbands birthday. Would never recommend!”

410 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $108.89by Ela Quad Safari

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