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15 Best Crete Tours In Greece

The Greek classics.

The 15 most popular crete tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Crete Tours In Greece

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island - Agios Nikolaos and the lake-centered walk you’ll actually enjoy

1.Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Most Popular★ 4.6

A guided day trip from northeast Crete to Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga by boat, with free time and a swim stop.

“Perfect traveling! Highly recommended! Pick up and drop off was at my hotel. We visited 3 places during the day. Had enough time to explore each and have a snack or dinner. On the way back had a swim in the open sea. Bus was super comfortable. Thanks to our gyde Alkistis! She was helpful…”

4,416 reviews8 - 11 hoursFrom $44by Altino Travel

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

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - The 17-Kilometer Reality Check: Crowds, Footing, and Timing

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

★ 4.6

Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania to Agia Roumeli, with ferry ride. Challenging 17-km walk, then time to swim.

“The tour guide and transportation were great! The gorge itself has too many people. Often, the foot path is only wide enough for one person. With so many people on the paths, some fast, some slow, it kind of sucks. Also, the bathrooms suck. For the amount of money the gorge park takes in, improve…”

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

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Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop - Boarding at Agios Nikolaos: find the blue kiosk and get settled

3.Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

★ 4.4

Boat trip from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga with Kolokitha Bay swim stop, live guide, and onboard bar on Mirabello Bay.

“It was a lovely trip. Very relaxing on the boat with some real rememberable moments. A real highlight. We could have done with a little more information on the boat about what we were seeing, but that's only a minor point. We could also have done with more time to explore the island, but it…”

3,031 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $29by NOSTOS CRUISES SHIPPING COMPANY

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal - Where you meet in Heraklion, and how timing works

4.Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

★ 4.8

Small-group sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with swim, snorkel, SUP, and a Mediterranean meal plus unlimited drinks in 5.5 hours.

“The perfect day! Our guided were all so kind and accommodating. The boat was beautiful, spacious, and had plenty of fun equipment. The lunch was delicious and abundant, as well and the drinks! Overall, a fantastic experience. Would absolutely do it again!”

2,579 reviews5.5 hoursFrom $95by Cretan Sailing Cruises

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Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide - What you’ll actually see in the Grand Palace of Knossos

5.Crete: Knossos Palace Entry Ticket with Optional Audio Guide

★ 3.9

Prebook Knossos Palace entry with a phone e-ticket and optional audio. Walk the Minoan palace at your pace, skip queues.

“Booked ticket easily, selected time slot we wanted. Went for late afternoon so much quieter and no queue to get in. Doesn't take that long to go round but still worth the money to see and support it.”

2,251 reviews1 dayFrom $30by Key Tours

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Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket

Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket - CRETAquarium in Heraklion: The Setting That Keeps It Interesting

From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach - Getting From Chania: Pickup, Coach Comfort, and Realistic Timing

Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket

Chania/Rethymno: Balos & Gramvousa With Pickup & Boat Ticket - The pickup-to-port flow: where the time actually goes

Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip - Pickup, coach comfort, and how to survive a 10–14 hour day

9.Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

★ 4.4

A long but well-paced Crete day trip with Rethimno’s old alleys, Chania’s harbor streets, and a nature walk at Kournas Lake.

“The time allocated for Chania was not sufficient. I believe it would be more beneficial to remove Kournas Lake from the plan and add that time to Chania instead. A short 15–20 minutes would be enough for the lake.”

1,694 reviews10 - 14 hoursFrom $45by Altino Travel

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From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide - The Drive From Rethymno to Omalos: White Mountains Views With a Purpose

10.From Rethymno: Samaria Gorge Full-Day Trek, Pickup & Guide

★ 4.5

Hike Samaria Gorge from Rethymno with a multilingual escort, then cool off in Agia Roumeli and ride the ferry back to Sfakia.

“Samaria gorge is unbelievably wild and beautiful! This trip however is really for those who are fit and don't have knee or ankle problem. Hiking boots are a must and walking sticks are highly recommended. Pack some sandwiches, since in the gorge there are no shops, but don't carry a lot of water, since you…”

1,610 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $37by PLATANOS TOURS

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Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide - Tickets, Skip-the-Line Timing, and Getting Oriented at Knossos

11.Crete: Palace of Knossos E-Ticket and Audio Guide

★ 3.8

Prebooked e-ticket plus an audio guide for Knossos Palace in Crete. Save time, wander at your pace, and learn Minoan life.

“The remains of the palace are lovely and very interesting. You can really get a feel of what life was like for ancient Greeks B.C. A must see landmark when visiting Crete”

1,540 reviews1 - 5 hoursFrom $34by Clio Muse Tours

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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip - Getting there: Heraklion ferry time and the air-conditioned comfort layer

12.From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

★ 4.4

Santorini day trip from Heraklion: high-speed ferry, guided Oia and Fira, about 5.5 hours to explore, plus optional hot springs.

“Our day trip to Santorini was seamless from start to finish. Transportation was comfortable and perfectly organized, and our guide was outstanding — friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great local insights. We loved exploring both Oia and Fira, with plenty of time to enjoy the views and take photos. A perfect way to experience the…”

1,448 reviews9 - 14 hoursFrom $200by Cretan Odyssey

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From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari - Morning or Afternoon: How the Timing Shapes the Route

13.From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

★ 4.8

Quad bike safari from Rethymno: off-road Maroulas trails, shallow water crossings, kafeneion by Lake Potami, Prassies snack, 4 hours.

“We did this as a family activity on my son’s birthday and had a really fabulous time! It was a lot of fun and very well organised, I would strongly recommend! Jan”

1,444 reviews4 hoursFrom $70by Discovery Safaris

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Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour

Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour - First stop: Peninsula resort meeting point and getting set up

14.Agia Pelagia Crete Quad Bike authentic backland Tour

★ 4.9

A 3.5-hour Agia Pelagia quad tour mixing ghost village history, orange villages, olive mill tasting, and Cretan viewpoints for $50.

“Excellent tour! Great for children! We took our 3 and 4 year olds, strapped them in, had a blast!!! Highly recommend! Great way to see the island and culture!”

1,430 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $50by Safari Tours Peninsula - Quad & Buggy Safaris Crete

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - Dia Island time: swimming and snorkeling that you’ll remember

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