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Top Crete Cultural Tours

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

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...

6 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$52
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

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
4.0 (14)
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$34
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 …More

Heraklion, Greece

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
5.0 (3)
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$111
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

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
4.6 (8)
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$75
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

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
5.0 (2)
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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

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
Historical Crete: Self-Guided Drive from Malia to Agios Nikolaos

Absorb Minoan treasures and breathtaking views, hidden among olive groves on this self-guided driving tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive drive …More

Absorb Minoan treasures and breathtaking views, hidden among olive groves on this self-guided driving tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive drive...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$15
Labyrinth of Knossos (Shared Tour with Entry Tickets)

Step into history on a guided walking tour of the legendary Palace of Knossos, led by a Licensed Tourist Guide. With our small group setting, …More

Step into history on a guided walking tour of the legendary Palace of Knossos, led by a Licensed Tourist Guide. With our small group setting,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$91
Best of Heraklion (Knossos & Arch. Museum with City Tour)

Private Tour and Skip the line ticket. Step beyond the surface of Crete’s capital and discover the stories that have shaped a civilization. For locals, …More

Private Tour and Skip the line ticket. Step beyond the surface of Crete’s capital and discover the stories that have shaped a civilization. For locals,...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$287
12 Tastings of Heraklion city - walking culture tour

Enjoy a genuine Cretan culinary adventure as you stroll through the charming streets of Heraklion with your private guide. Discover the vibrant historical center of …More

Enjoy a genuine Cretan culinary adventure as you stroll through the charming streets of Heraklion with your private guide. Discover the vibrant historical center of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
WeGuide Knossos palace

At WeGuide Knossos palace we make an affordable skip-the-Line walking tour for everyone by offering you the option of purchasing a single seat on a …More

At WeGuide Knossos palace we make an affordable skip-the-Line walking tour for everyone by offering you the option of purchasing a single seat on a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$68
Full Day Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Lassithi Plateau from Elounda

Exploring Knossos Palace, the Lassithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus makes for a fascinating excursion on the island of Crete. Begin at Knossos Palace, …More

Heraklion, Greece

Exploring Knossos Palace, the Lassithi Plateau, and the Cave of Zeus makes for a fascinating excursion on the island of Crete. Begin at Knossos Palace,...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$970
Private walking tour around the corners of Rethymno

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Archeological Retimno Tour in Greece is an exciting way to explore the ancient history of …More

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Archeological Retimno Tour in Greece is an exciting way to explore the ancient history of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times

This self guided audio tour begins a stone’s throw from the old Venetian harbor and its impressive lighthouse. From there, we’ll enjoy a slow wander …More

This self guided audio tour begins a stone’s throw from the old Venetian harbor and its impressive lighthouse. From there, we’ll enjoy a slow wander...

160 to 185 minutes
4.3 (6)
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$15
Discover West Crete! Chania, Kournas & Rethymno! From Heraklion

Discover the highlights of West Crete on a full-day tour. Begin in the charming town of Chania, where you'll explore the picturesque Old Town, Venetian …More

Heraklion, Greece

Discover the highlights of West Crete on a full-day tour. Begin in the charming town of Chania, where you'll explore the picturesque Old Town, Venetian...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (7)
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$57
3 Hours Private Guided Food Private Tour in Rethymno Crete

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on an exclusive, privately guided tasting tour, a delectable journey through the heart of …More

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on an exclusive, privately guided tasting tour, a delectable journey through the heart of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$149
Best of Crete (3-days Tour package)

Explore Crete with All Your Senses. Best of Crete – 3-Day Private Tour Package. Immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and history of Crete on …More

Agios Nikolaos, Greece

Explore Crete with All Your Senses. Best of Crete – 3-Day Private Tour Package. Immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and history of Crete on...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$2,009
Private Tour Of Eleftherna and Rethymno Villages from Chania

Our adventure commences at the Arkadi Monastery, an Eastern Orthodox masterpiece dating back to the 16th century, adorned with Renaissance influences. A national sanctuary commemorating …More

Chania, Greece

Our adventure commences at the Arkadi Monastery, an Eastern Orthodox masterpiece dating back to the 16th century, adorned with Renaissance influences. A national sanctuary commemorating...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (2)
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$149
Highlights of Crete -2 Days Tour Knossos Lasithi Rethymno&Chania

In this 2 days private tour, you’ll explore the highlights of Crete Island. Join us on a journey back in time as we explore the …More

Heraklion, Greece

In this 2 days private tour, you’ll explore the highlights of Crete Island. Join us on a journey back in time as we explore the...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$1,305
Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeology Museum | Private Tour

You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace …More

Heraklion, Greece

You start our day visiting the most important archaeological site on Crete and the second most visited archaeological site of the country, the Minoan palace...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$62

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