Top Crete Cultural & Theme Tours

Q: Which Crete Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Crete Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Knossos Palace: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket) Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket (Shared Tour Group) Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory Rethymno Old Town Guided Segway Tour Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Crete?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Crete are: Crete Tours & Sightseeing Crete Luxury & Special Occasions Crete Luxury Tours Crete Walking & Biking Tours Crete Walking Tours View all tour styles in Crete →

Private Tour Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum, Crete

Explore Ancient Crete on this private shore excursion to the Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Old Town. Walk through the impressive palace buildings …More

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Private Tour Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum, Crete

Explore Ancient Crete on this private shore excursion to the Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Old Town. Walk through the impressive palace buildings...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$74

Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

This tour was created for nature and wine lovers. Would you like to learn all about locally produced products such as Wine, Olive oil, and …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

This tour was created for nature and wine lovers. Would you like to learn all about locally produced products such as Wine, Olive oil, and...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$87

CRETAN EVENING with Show, Dancing, Food and Drinks CRETE

It’s the best way to celebrate Greek Style. In a mountain village we meet friendly Cretan folk who invite us to taste a glass of …More

Heraklion, Greece

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CRETAN EVENING with Show, Dancing, Food and Drinks CRETE

It’s the best way to celebrate Greek Style. In a mountain village we meet friendly Cretan folk who invite us to taste a glass of...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$57

LASSITHI & KNOSSOS CRETE, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop is the Monastery of Kera. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little …More

Heraklion, Greece

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LASSITHI & KNOSSOS CRETE, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop is the Monastery of Kera. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary; it is run by nuns and is locally known as Little...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$62

SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

Who has never seen the world famous pictures from a turquoise sea, dazzling white houses/churches with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep …More

Heraklion, Greece

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SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

Who has never seen the world famous pictures from a turquoise sea, dazzling white houses/churches with Aegean blue roofs on the top of the steep...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$228

Knossos Palace and Plateau of Lassithi from Heraklion Region

Great chance to visit the highlights of the Minoan civilisation in this full day tour and learn more about Cretan traditions, enjoy panoramic views of …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Knossos Palace and Plateau of Lassithi from Heraklion Region

Great chance to visit the highlights of the Minoan civilisation in this full day tour and learn more about Cretan traditions, enjoy panoramic views of...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$57

Small Group Tour to Zeus Cave Lasithi Plateau Pottery&Olive Mill

This tour to Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau is a small group tour and you'll have time to explore the region of Lasithi Plateau and …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Small Group Tour to Zeus Cave Lasithi Plateau Pottery&Olive Mill

This tour to Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau is a small group tour and you'll have time to explore the region of Lasithi Plateau and...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$125

Private Tour Rethymno: Spili, Preveli, Kourtaliotiko, Old Town

• Amazingly beautiful, the Cretan village of SPILI, immersed in greenery due to the abundance of fresh water, welcomes guests with a Venetian fountain from …More

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Private Tour Rethymno: Spili, Preveli, Kourtaliotiko, Old Town

• Amazingly beautiful, the Cretan village of SPILI, immersed in greenery due to the abundance of fresh water, welcomes guests with a Venetian fountain from...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$758

Private Tour of Crete with Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau

Embark on a journey of discovery through historic Crete! Explore the magnificent Knossos Palace, marveling at the Minoan civilization. Visit one of the traditional villages, …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Private Tour of Crete with Knossos Palace and Lassithi Plateau

Embark on a journey of discovery through historic Crete! Explore the magnificent Knossos Palace, marveling at the Minoan civilization. Visit one of the traditional villages,...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$654

Private Knossos Palace & Lassithi Plateau from Agios Nikolaos

This private tour is a great choice for cruise passengers visiting Agios Nikolaos, as the itinerary can be easily adapted to your ship’s docking time. …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

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Private Knossos Palace & Lassithi Plateau from Agios Nikolaos

This private tour is a great choice for cruise passengers visiting Agios Nikolaos, as the itinerary can be easily adapted to your ship’s docking time....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$695

Olive Oil Cosmetic Factory- Spinalonga - Elounda - Agios Nikolaos

Say goodbye to the tourist trail and hello to a world of organic produce when you book this private door-to-door food tour of Crete’s less-visited …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Olive Oil Cosmetic Factory- Spinalonga - Elounda - Agios Nikolaos

Say goodbye to the tourist trail and hello to a world of organic produce when you book this private door-to-door food tour of Crete’s less-visited...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$138

Full Day/Half Day Tour Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace

See central Crete’s religious, mythological, and archaeological highlights in a single shared tour. Visit Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, the windmill-dotted Lassithi Plateau, and a traditional pottery …More

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Full Day/Half Day Tour Lasithi Plateau & Knossos Palace

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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SPINALONGA, Elounda, Kolokitha, Ag. Nicolaos

Elounda - a small fishing village on the shores of the bay of Mirabello Spinalonga Island - Guided tour around the Venetian Fortress, bay - …More

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SPINALONGA, Elounda, Kolokitha, Ag. Nicolaos

Elounda - a small fishing village on the shores of the bay of Mirabello Spinalonga Island - Guided tour around the Venetian Fortress, bay -...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$34

Visit the valley of the 1000 Windmills and get all the secret information’s of the Cretan people. Visit a traditional mountain village and a typical …More

Heraklion, Greece

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On the trail of the Greek Mythology

Visit the valley of the 1000 Windmills and get all the secret information’s of the Cretan people. Visit a traditional mountain village and a typical...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$111

Explore Chania Town, Venetian Harbor, and Ancient Aptera.

Join us in a unique tour through the ages and explore the other side of the city. We will visit neighbourhoods like Topanas, Splantzia, Kolombo, …More

Chania, Greece

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Explore Chania Town, Venetian Harbor, and Ancient Aptera.

Join us in a unique tour through the ages and explore the other side of the city. We will visit neighbourhoods like Topanas, Splantzia, Kolombo,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$781

Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner

An event based on Olive Oil, the elixir of life.The production of olive oil on this island goes back to 3500 BC, during the Minoan …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner

An event based on Olive Oil, the elixir of life.The production of olive oil on this island goes back to 3500 BC, during the Minoan...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$75

Private Trip Through the Heart of Crete, Picnic & Wine Tasting

Embark on a private journey through Crete's heart, where history, nature, and culinary delights merge into a unique experience. Begin in a serene village, home …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Private Trip Through the Heart of Crete, Picnic & Wine Tasting

Embark on a private journey through Crete's heart, where history, nature, and culinary delights merge into a unique experience. Begin in a serene village, home...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$689

Private kourtaliotiko waterfalls& preveli beach & seaside village

Spend an unforgettable day exploring the awe-inspiring Kourtaliotiko Gorge—home to the finest natural waterfalls in Crete. Marvel at the soaring canyon walls before heading south …More

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Private kourtaliotiko waterfalls& preveli beach & seaside village

Spend an unforgettable day exploring the awe-inspiring Kourtaliotiko Gorge—home to the finest natural waterfalls in Crete. Marvel at the soaring canyon walls before heading south...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$148

Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport

Take a tour of Knossos Palace - one of the most important sites in European civilization. Skip the crowds with fast-track access to see the …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour with Transport

Take a tour of Knossos Palace - one of the most important sites in European civilization. Skip the crowds with fast-track access to see the...

7 hours 50 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$89

Cultural tours - Agios Nikolaos - Tours in villages

Discover villages, monasteries, panoramic views and timeless traditions of Crete on a guided tour. If you want to explore Agios Nik. area, learn about the …More

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Cultural tours - Agios Nikolaos - Tours in villages

Discover villages, monasteries, panoramic views and timeless traditions of Crete on a guided tour. If you want to explore Agios Nik. area, learn about the...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$126

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Crete Cultural & Theme Tours?

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Which Crete Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Crete Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

Crete Cultural & Theme Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Crete Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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