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Heraklion's Historical Treasures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Crete
Heraklion, formerly known as Candia, is a historical layer cake waiting to be uncovered. Join me on this self-guided audio tour as we wander through the ages, meeting the characters and seeing some of the best known and lesser known sites. Walk along the shore line towards the harbor fortress named Koules. Experience the lively centre of Heraklion, with all its vibrant historical aspects. See, and be able to visit, these marvelous churches and still have time to sit down for a coffee or a souvlaki, whenever you like. Wander between a Venetian fortress setting and the beautiful Agios Titus church. Stroll through the market street and learn about some local products. Explore in the vibrant centre the Lion fountain and end up at the entrance of the Archaeological museum.
1h 15m - 1h 30m
Crete
- Private tour
From
$8
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Romantic Walking Tour of Heraklion
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Heraklion is a great city for a romantic tour because it offers a variety of activities and attractions that are perfect for couples. From the beautiful sea and stunning sunsets, Heraklion has something for everyone. Couples can explore the city’s rich history by visiting its museums, churches, and archaeological sites. They can also take in the breathtaking views from the top of the Venetian walls or take a romantic stroll through the old town. For those looking for a more romantic experience, you will experience a fantastic view of Rocca a Mare Fortress. Heraklion is an ideal destination for a romantic getaway!
2 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$207
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The best of Elounda Private walking tour
Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. How many villages are there to form Elounda? What is the most famous fishing village there? You will have a chance to explore the town, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Is it true that Elounda was once a part of the Venetian era? Is it true that the city was once a stopping point for the lepers? Is it true that tourists prefer the town as Elounda is serene and laidback? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Elounda. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
2 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$354
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Discover Kournas Lake and Rethymno Old Town from Chania
This daily trip is a perfect combination of 2 of the most popular areas on Crete island and we assure you that you will enjoy it! The famous Kournas Lake is a worth visit place for people that love nature and water. It is the only one natural lake with fresh water in Crete and it is an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of Crete island. The lake’s maximum depth is 22 meters and it lies approximately 20m above sea level. The green, blue and turquoise waters of the lake, the sun above them and the White Mountains create a stunning combination that all the visitors love! Rethymno, and especially the Old Town is similar to Chania in a smaller scale. Narrow streets, lovely atmospere and the avra of this city will fascinate you. Rethymno city is a well known destination, blending history, culture and modern amenities. Do not forget to visit the famous Fortezza (fortress) with stunning panoramic views of the city and the Rimondi Fountain.
8 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$415
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Crete: Margarites Valley Guided Hike
Book a hike in the stunning countryside of Crete, a smooth hike of 5 hours, with no big ascents mostly on flat, easy terrain. Highlights of the hike are the endless olive grove fields, the ruins of the Ancient Eleftherna and the Hellenistic bridge. An interest hike at the interiors of the Island, under the shadow of the highest and most mythical Mountain of Crete, Psiloritis Mt. (Ida mountain). You will have the chance not only walk through the beautiful countryside of Rethymno, but also to meet and interact with the locals on a traditional ''Kafenio'' at the villages of Milopotamos region.
6 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$95
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Knossos Palace & Minoan Cooking Class Luxury Family Experience
This is a unique experience, focusing on the Minoan history, architecture and cuisine. It visits the Palace of Knossos on an experiential tour and reveals its history, excavations, mythology and arts. It also combines a unique Minoan themed cooking class in nature and gives you the opportunity to try Minoan flavors of sea and land, cooked on hearth fire in ceramic pots.
6 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$640
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Knossos Treasure Hunt - A Family Adventure Through the Labyrinth
Ready for a family adventure like no other? Join us for a thrilling treasure hunt at the legendary Palace of Knossos! This isn’t just any tour, it’s a quest full of ancient secrets, hidden treasures, and magical myths! With your expert guide as your storyteller and adventure leader, you’ll explore the labyrinthine halls, uncover lost treasures, and solve the mysteries of the Minotaur. We’ll tailor the pace and tales to keep everyone excited, from curious little explorers to experienced adventurers. Journey through secret passageways, gaze at beautiful frescoes, and unlock the legends of Ancient Greece in a way that’s fun, easy to follow, and full of surprises. Are you ready to find the treasure? Let’s go on the hunt!
1h 30m
Crete
- Free cancellation
From
$136
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Full Day Private Shore Tour in Heraklion from Heraklion Port
Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Greece as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Heraklion. Discover the awe-inspiring allure of the Knossos Palace, marvel at the grandeur of Venetian Fortress, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like the St Minas Cathedral, Loggia of Heraklion, Morosini Fountain, and many more. We'll greet you directly at the port and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Our excursions will provide you with the following services: clean cars and professional drivers, which will make your trip more comfortable and safe, visiting outside attractions accompanied by an English-speaking guide, as outlined in the excursion program. We guarantee the quality of services provided and a good mood.
7 Hours
Crete
- Private tour
- Likely to sell out
From
$461
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Coastal Odyssey: A Private Full-Day Tour from Chania
Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Embark on an immersive full-day private tour starting in the charming city of Chania, Crete. Your journey will take you through the picturesque town of Kissamos, where you’ll explore its coastal beauty and vibrant atmosphere. From there, venture to the iconic Balos Lagoon, a natural paradise with crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches, offering ample time for relaxation and exploration. Finally, you’ll visit Falassarna Beach, renowned for its golden sands and stunning sunsets, providing the perfect conclusion to a day of coastal wonders. With comfortable transportation and personalized guidance, this tour ensures an enchanting experience along the western coast of Crete.
8 Hours
Crete
- Private tour
From
$889
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Crete Vineyard Tour & Food and Wine Tasting with a Local Stella
Enjoy a 3-hour immersive, local food and wine experience that begins with a visit to Stella’s family vineyard, followed by a curated Cretan wine tasting paired with local delicacies. You’ll start at the tasting room, then drive 5 km to the vineyard - please note that having your own car or van is recommended for this short journey. After a stroll through the vineyard and learning about local grape varieties, settle in for a wine tasting that can be held either back at the tasting room or as a charming picnic under the trees in the vineyard. If you prefer the picnic option, just let Stella know in advance. Your tasting will include 5 carefully selected wines, with the option to tailor the selection to your preferences—white, rosé, or red—if arranged ahead of time. Each wine will be paired with regional specialties such as local cheeses, seasonal fruits, homemade sauces (like roasted bell pepper or tomato), paximadi, jams, sun-dried tomatoes, and apaki, a smoked ham unique to Crete.
3 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$149
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Fabulous Christmas Private Tour in Old Town Rethymno
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! Rethymno is a beautiful city in Crete, Greece that offers a unique Christmas experience. During the holiday season, the city is filled with festive decorations, carolers, and traditional Greek music. The Christmas tour in Rethymno includes visits to the historic old town, where visitors can explore the narrow streets and admire the Venetian architecture. The tour also takes visitors to the nearby villages of Margarites and Anogeia, where they can learn about local customs and traditions. The tour also includes visiting the Rethymno Christmas Market, which features handmade crafts and traditional food. Visitors can sample local delicacies such as baklava and loukoumades (honey-drenched doughnuts). There are also plenty of activities for children, including puppet shows and carousel rides. Get your amazing Christmas experience in Rethymno!
2 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$489
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7-Day Private Guided Tour of Crete from Heraklion
If you like to be on the move, and are interested in seeing as much as possible of Crete, but have only a limited amount of time, we offer the following program which includes a car with full insurance and hotel bookings. You will be able to enjoy the beauties of Crete, visit picturesque beaches, villages and cities. Your car will await your arrival in Heraklion airport and from this point you immediately begin your journey. The overnight stops have been carefully selected to take in a wide variety of areas around Crete. All the hotels are standard C class and have en suite facilities, situated in generally quiet but central positions with breakfast included.
7 Days
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$640
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Lovely Romantic Private Walking Tour in Retimno
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Romantic Retimno Tour in Greece is a great way to explore the beauty and culture of this stunning country. The tour takes you through some of the most romantic places in Greece, including the Port of Rethymnon and Rethymnon Lighthouse. You will also get to experience the breathtaking views of that places. The tour also includes visits to some of the most iconic sites in Rethymno, such as the Old Town and Neratze Mosque. You will also get to explore some of the lesser-known gems. This tour is perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway or those who want to explore all that Rethymno has to offer.
2 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$289
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Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
Discover Crete’s timeless beauty and history with our self-guided tour, designed so you can explore at your own pace. Start in Heraklion at Lions Square, the city’s center, then visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to see Minoan treasures. Step into myth at Knossos Palace, where frescoes and ruins evoke Crete’s ancient civilization, before sampling local wines in the colorful village of Archanes. Take a boat to Dia Island for swimming and snorkeling, then head to the Lasithi Plateau, a landscape of windmills and mountain villages. Descend into the legendary Cave of Zeus and sail from Elounda to Spinalonga Island to explore its fortress and unique history. Relax on Matala Beach, famed for its golden sand and caves, and stroll through peaceful Pitsidia. Discover the ancient sites of Phaistos and Gortyna, then head to Chania’s old town, Venetian harbor, and the Egyptian Lighthouse. Finish your journey at Elafonissi’s pink sands, Balos Lagoon, and the tranquil village of Loutro.
9 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- Special offer
From
$2
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Arkadi Monastery Rethymno and Kournas Lake Escape Private Tour
This day trip stands out for its unique combination of natural beauty, cultural richness, historical significance, and authentic Cretan experiences. It offers visitors a comprehensive insight into the essence of Crete. Here's what makes it truly special
7 Hours - 8 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$212
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Olive and Wine 3-hour Trip PRIVATE
We are a company with a privately-owned mini bus. We are authorized by the GREEK TOURISTIC ORGANISATION to be able to legally offer daily transfers as well as organized excursions. We love our work and this shows in the service we provide and in our fully equipped bus which has a refrigerator, TV monitor, individual lighting, air conditioning, Wi-FI internet, multimedia sound system, and Bluetooth. We love to help our visitors discover the nature, history and traditions of Crete, and will be delighted to share with you the beauties, the history, and the flavors and aromas of our land. The benefits on our bus, are for us, our philosophy of politeness and service. It would give us great joy to escort you on our excursions; we have excursions for all visitors, and accommodate wheelchair and mobility scooter users, their friends and family. We accommodate 2 wheelchairs or 1 mobility scooter users; inform us at time of booking
3 Hours - 4 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$693
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Heraklion Knossos Family Treasure Hunt and Tour w/Tickets
Bring the whole family on a fun-filled tour and treasure hunt! Kids and parents will team up to help the mythical hero Theseus find the Minotaur in the Knossos 'maze'. Your adventure begins with our friendly guide at the Knossos Archaeological Site Ticket Office. They’ll introduce the history of the glorious Minoan Civilization and explain your mission. Once inside (tickets provided by your guide), you’ll explore the world-famous rooms & passages of the Knossos Palace. As your guide shares fascinating stories about them, you’ll solve riddles, collect gems, and uncover hidden treasures. Complete your mission to join a special coronation ceremony and claim your well-deserved reward!
1h 30m
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$160
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Chania City Tour with Georgioupoli
We start our tour driving to the city of Souda, port of Chania, to visit the Venizelos Graves at the historical location of Profitis Ilias in Akrotiri where the tomb of Eleftherios Venizelos lays. We continue to the city of Chania where we will visit all the main highlights of the city, historic neighborhoods, churches and museums and take a walk to the beautiful Venetian Port with the Lighthouse Faros. During your tour of the picturesque alleys of the old town, you will come acrosss unique monuments such as the Rimodi Fountain, the Neradze Mosque (or Gazi Hussein) with its high minaret, churches and squares. Have lunch (optional) and free time for shopping. At the way back we will stop at the resort city of Georgioupolis, popular for its fine beaches, for a relaxing stroll and a coffee break.
9h 30m
Crete
- Free cancellation
From
$130
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Small Group Crete Tour: Soap, Olive Oil & Beekeeping Experience
Crete has no shortage of tours. Frankly, what it often lacks is honesty. That is where this experience stands apart. This is not a staged attraction route, and you will not be shuffled through souvenir shops disguised as “cultural stops.” Instead, you step into the everyday lives of real Cretan families—people who still make soap by hand, press olive oil from their own groves, and care for bees as their parents and grandparents did before them. In just half a day, guests experience three authentic worlds of Cretan craftsmanship—soap making, olive oil production, and beekeeping—guided by the very people behind the products. Small groups mean real conversations, not someone waving a flag while fifteen people pretend to listen. Add comfortable transport, genuine tastings, countryside scenery, and the chance to meet locals who still work with pride rather than performance... and you have something increasingly rare in modern travel: the real Crete, untouched, unfiltered, and unforgettable
4h 30m
Crete
- Free cancellation
- New
From
$70
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Guided Tour in Rethymno with Arkadi Monastery and Margarites
We start our tour driving to our first stop Margarites, a small traditional village located in the prefecture of Rethymno and known for its unique pottery tradition, its picturesque alleys, and its well-preserved architecture.Afterwards we reach the Arkadi Monastery, which constitutes a landmark of architecture and civilization considering the magnificent facade of the church, the highly developed spiritual tradition as well as the flourishing development of fine arts. However, the holocaust, which took place in 1866, gave the monastery an eminent place in history, elevating it to an eternal symbol of freedom and heroism, recognized worldwide. We will visit the picturesque old town of Rethymno and have lunch (optional). At the end we will visit the Venetian stronghold of Fortezza which is built on top of a low hill above Rethymno Town. This huge fortress, with its turbulent history, was built between 1540 and 1570 by the Venetian maritime power as a bulwark against Turkish pirates
9h 30m
Crete
- Free cancellation
From
$130
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Lassithi Plateau Tour TR
Lasithi Plateau is one of the few areas in the Mediterranean with permanent inhabitants at an altitude over 800 meters. It is surrounded by the Dikti Mountains and 18 quaint villages, which still retain the atmosphere of another era. You can admire the remaining famous windmills and the venetian ditches, the drainage system of the Plateau.
8 Hours
Crete
From
$53
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Full-Day Tour to Preveli Palm Beach From Chania
Discover 2beautifull unique beaches on the south coast of Crete on a journey through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge. Located in the southern part of Crete, the Palm beach of Preveli is a place people should definitely visit while in Crete. Its like an oasis, between the wild deserted mountains of South Crete. A unique landscape, consisting of a gorge, followed by river and surrounded by palm trees, ending at the Libyan Sea. See the Most Famous beach of Southern Crete, visit the 2nd largest palm forest of Crete. Swim in the Crystal Clear Waters, walk through the River surrounded by Palms and visit one of the most vintage places for Hippies
8 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Likely to sell out
From
$51
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Chania Cruise Excursion: Olive Farm, Winery & Venetian Harbour
Experience the best of Crete’s flavors, culture, and history on this half-day shore excursion designed for cruise passengers. Begin at a traditional olive oil mill where you’ll learn how extra virgin olive oil is produced and enjoy a guided tasting of award-winning local oils. Continue to a family-run winery set in the scenic Cretan hills, where you’ll tour the estate and sample a selection of regional wines. End your journey in Chania’s Old Town, strolling through its charming narrow streets, boutique shops, and cafés. Take in the stunning Venetian Harbor and its iconic lighthouse while soaking up the atmosphere of one of Crete’s most beautiful coastal towns. With comfortable transport and knowledgeable local guides throughout, this tour offers a perfect blend of taste, tradition, and sightseeing—all carefully timed for your cruise schedule.
6 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
- New
From
$711
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Heraklion Wine&Olive Oil Tasting
Indulge in a journey for the senses with our exclusive wine and olive oil tasting tour. Travel in total comfort throughout the experience, as all transfers are conducted in our VIP luxury, climate-controlled Mercedes vans. You'll be transported to the heart of Crete's agricultural heritage, beginning at a family-run estate to witness the production of "liquid gold," where an expert-led tasting reveals the nuanced aromas of premium extra virgin olive oils. The adventure continues at prestigious wineries to explore sun-drenched vineyards and cellars alongside a qualified sommelier.
5 Hours - 6 Hours
Crete
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From
$237
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