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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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 →

Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn - South Crete

Panoramic tour from the Cretan Sea to the Libyan Sea - through the central and widest part of Crete, taking in part of the Psiloritis …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Matala Beach - Ancient Phaistos-Faistos & Gortyn - South Crete

Panoramic tour from the Cretan Sea to the Libyan Sea - through the central and widest part of Crete, taking in part of the Psiloritis...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (13)

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$804

From chania : Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum Tour

Visit the cradle of the Minoan civilization, the palace - labyrinth of legendary King Minoas and its mythical Minotaur. In addition explore the Heraklion Archeological …More

Heraklion, Greece

5.0 (3)

From chania : Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum Tour

Visit the cradle of the Minoan civilization, the palace - labyrinth of legendary King Minoas and its mythical Minotaur. In addition explore the Heraklion Archeological...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$52

Knossos Palace Excursion from Chania free time at Heraklion city.

Knossos palace is Crete’s most visited archaeological site. Discover the most well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while walking through the history …More

Chania, Greece

4.8 (5)

Knossos Palace Excursion from Chania free time at Heraklion city.

Knossos palace is Crete’s most visited archaeological site. Discover the most well know myths about the Minotaur and the Labyrinth while walking through the history...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (5)

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$51

• The most popular excursion that reveals the history of the Minoan civilization. • During the tour you will take a guided walk in the …More

4.2 (22)

Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour

• The most popular excursion that reveals the history of the Minoan civilization. • During the tour you will take a guided walk in the...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.2 (22)

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$53

South Crete: Matala Beach & Ancient Gortyn

• An exciting journey from the North to the South of Crete Island! • The route passes through the entire island capturing part of the …More

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South Crete: Matala Beach & Ancient Gortyn

• An exciting journey from the North to the South of Crete Island! • The route passes through the entire island capturing part of the...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (6)

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$52

Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion Tour From Chania Guided

Enjoy a 1-day bus excursion from Chania to Knossos. Visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more. …More

Chania, Greece

4.3 (8)

Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion Tour From Chania Guided

Enjoy a 1-day bus excursion from Chania to Knossos. Visit the Palace of Knossos, the Archaeological Museum, the city of Heraklion and more....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.3 (8)

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$56

Heraklion : Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ

Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga. Finishing our touring on this much afflicted place, we head …More

Heraklion, Greece

4.1 (20)

Heraklion : Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Boat Tour & BBQ

Discover the seaside village of Elounda and walk amongst history on the island of Spinalonga. Finishing our touring on this much afflicted place, we head...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.1 (20)

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$37

Private Rethymno Tour: Arkadi, Margarites & Ancient Eleutherna

Discover Arkadi Monastery, Ancient Eleutherna, the pottery village of Margarites and Rethymno Old Town on a 10-hour private tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with …More

Heraklion, Greece

5.0 (4)

Private Rethymno Tour: Arkadi, Margarites & Ancient Eleutherna

Discover Arkadi Monastery, Ancient Eleutherna, the pottery village of Margarites and Rethymno Old Town on a 10-hour private tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$94

Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour (price per group of 6)

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests (price is for 6 persons). In this tour we will visit …More

Chania, Greece

5.0 (5)

Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour (price per group of 6)

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests (price is for 6 persons). In this tour we will visit...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$505

Wine, Dine & Divine: A Cretan Odyssey in Chania.

Discover the essence of Cretan charm and heritage on our exclusive private tour from Chania. Explore the timeless Monastery of Gonia, marvel at a 3,000-year-old …More

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Wine, Dine & Divine: A Cretan Odyssey in Chania.

Discover the essence of Cretan charm and heritage on our exclusive private tour from Chania. Explore the timeless Monastery of Gonia, marvel at a 3,000-year-old...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$57

Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)

Indulge in an exclusive, small-group journey (up to 15 guests), thoughtfully curated for travelers who seek depth, comfort, and refined storytelling. Led by a Licensed …More

Heraklion, Greece

4.9 (9)

Knossos palace & the Archaeological museum of Heraklion (with Transfer)

Indulge in an exclusive, small-group journey (up to 15 guests), thoughtfully curated for travelers who seek depth, comfort, and refined storytelling. Led by a Licensed...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (9)

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$285

Skip the Line-Archaeol Museum/Knossos Palace-Private Guided Tour

Enjoy this tour to explore Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with a licensed tour guide. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Crete …More

Heraklion, Greece

5.0 (2)

Skip the Line-Archaeol Museum/Knossos Palace-Private Guided Tour

Enjoy this tour to explore Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with a licensed tour guide. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Crete...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$681

Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake

Join us on a combined tour to the West Side of Crete! You will enjoy a visit to two beautiful and traditional old towns, those …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake

Join us on a combined tour to the West Side of Crete! You will enjoy a visit to two beautiful and traditional old towns, those...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.2 (34)

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$55

"Escape to Elounda Bay and Spinalonga Island"

One thing that sets our day trip apart from others is our strong focus on customer service and communication. By being easily accessible and flexible …More

5.0 (8)

"Escape to Elounda Bay and Spinalonga Island"

One thing that sets our day trip apart from others is our strong focus on customer service and communication. By being easily accessible and flexible...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$685

Private Tour-Authentic Villages of Lasithi Olive Mill and Wine

Welcome to the charming and enchanting world of the traditional villages of Lasithi Plateau. Nestled high in the mountains of Crete, this picturesque region is …More

Heraklion, Greece

5.0 (4)

Private Tour-Authentic Villages of Lasithi Olive Mill and Wine

Welcome to the charming and enchanting world of the traditional villages of Lasithi Plateau. Nestled high in the mountains of Crete, this picturesque region is...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$647

Private - Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Rethymno

Explore these most visited sites in Crete, Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau in this private tour. Explore the Palace of Knossos - Located just outside …More

Heraklion, Greece

5.0 (2)

Private - Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Rethymno

Explore these most visited sites in Crete, Knossos Palace and Lasithi Plateau in this private tour. Explore the Palace of Knossos - Located just outside...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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isit the Mythical Palace of Knossos – Home of King Minos and the Legendary Minotaur Step back in time with a private guided tour of …More

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Knossos Palace ( Private Guided Tour )

isit the Mythical Palace of Knossos – Home of King Minos and the Legendary Minotaur Step back in time with a private guided tour of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (8)

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$172

Heraklion city Walking & Tasting tour (Stroll downtown)

Explore the Historical city center of Heraklion and Capital of Crete! The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of El Greco and …More

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Heraklion city Walking & Tasting tour (Stroll downtown)

Explore the Historical city center of Heraklion and Capital of Crete! The 7th labor of Hercules was performed here, the birthplace of El Greco and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$148

Travel Crete - Visit Knossos palace (Semi Private - Shared Tour)

Semi-Private Shared Tour (Up to 8 Guests) Travel through Crete and visit the legendary Knossos Palace, the ancient capital of Minoan Crete. Immerse yourself in …More

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Travel Crete - Visit Knossos palace (Semi Private - Shared Tour)

Semi-Private Shared Tour (Up to 8 Guests) Travel through Crete and visit the legendary Knossos Palace, the ancient capital of Minoan Crete. Immerse yourself in...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.8 (6)

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$166

Cretan Night: Dinner & Live Show at Pano Karouzanos Village

Enjoy your evening at a Cretan Village, experience how Cretan people entertain themselves and taste some traditional food and drinks during this lively excursion. Let …More

4.5 (15)

Cretan Night: Dinner & Live Show at Pano Karouzanos Village

Enjoy your evening at a Cretan Village, experience how Cretan people entertain themselves and taste some traditional food and drinks during this lively excursion. Let...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (15)

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$52

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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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