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Top Crete Cultural Tours

Individual travel accompaniment East Crete

An individually designed tour off the beaten path with an experienced and local guide ensures authentic experiences. Get to know the history of the surrounding …More

An individually designed tour off the beaten path with an experienced and local guide ensures authentic experiences. Get to know the history of the surrounding...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (2)
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$108
Full Day Knossos Palace, Olive Tour Mill, Lyrarakis Winery Tour

Knossos: One of the most iconic archaeological sites in Crete. A tour of the Palace of Knossos takes you back in time, to an era …More

Heraklion, Greece

Knossos: One of the most iconic archaeological sites in Crete. A tour of the Palace of Knossos takes you back in time, to an era...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$833
Santorini - The pearl of the Aegean

When you’re staying on Crete, don’t miss out on a chance to visit Santorini. This day trip makes it easy to check out the famously …More

Heraklion, Greece

When you’re staying on Crete, don’t miss out on a chance to visit Santorini. This day trip makes it easy to check out the famously...

10 to 15 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (4)
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$228
Knossos Palace and Your Custom Adventure

We begin our journey at Knossos Palace, the ancient kingdom of the mighty King Minos, where legends of the Minotaur and the labyrinth come to …More

Heraklion, Greece

We begin our journey at Knossos Palace, the ancient kingdom of the mighty King Minos, where legends of the Minotaur and the labyrinth come to...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$445
Private Tour, Knossos Palace, Olive Oil, Pottery, Winery, Lunch

A Certified Guide for Knossos Palace is NOT INCLUDED What sets this tour apart is its **soul**—not just the stops, but the *why* behind them. …More

Heraklion, Greece

A Certified Guide for Knossos Palace is NOT INCLUDED What sets this tour apart is its **soul**—not just the stops, but the *why* behind them....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$89
Olive oil, Honey, Cheese & Wine - Chania Villages Gastronomy Tour

Embark on an enchanting journey with the absolute rural Chania tour. Let one of our knowledgeable local guides lead you, sharing cultural and historical anecdotes …More

Embark on an enchanting journey with the absolute rural Chania tour. Let one of our knowledgeable local guides lead you, sharing cultural and historical anecdotes...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$137
Melidoni Cave Margarites Arkadi Monastery Tour from Rethymno

Discover the heart of Crete on this cultural day trip. Start with a visit to Melidoni Cave, a place of natural wonder and historical significance—enjoy …More

Discover the heart of Crete on this cultural day trip. Start with a visit to Melidoni Cave, a place of natural wonder and historical significance—enjoy...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$29
Crete: Margarites, Rethymno & Argyroupoli Full-Day Tour

Visit western Crete and let yourself be enchanted by very special places that are off the normal routes. …More

Heraklion, Greece

Visit western Crete and let yourself be enchanted by very special places that are off the normal routes....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
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$68
Unknown East - Agios Nikolaos Kritsa and Amazonas Park

A special day! A day with unforgettable impressions of Crete connoisseurs and for everyone who wants to see more of the southernmost island in Europe; …More

A special day! A day with unforgettable impressions of Crete connoisseurs and for everyone who wants to see more of the southernmost island in Europe;...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
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$62
CHANIA RETHYMNON KOURNAS, full day professional guided coach tour

Our first stop will be a visit to Chania, Crete’s second largest city into the old town within the venetian city walls which is an …More

Heraklion, Greece

Our first stop will be a visit to Chania, Crete’s second largest city into the old town within the venetian city walls which is an...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (7)
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$54
All Year Tour to Apokoronas Villages

We will pick you up from your respective hotel at 9:00 Starting with visiting Fres Village. The unique tour of Apokoronas villages in Crete promises …More

We will pick you up from your respective hotel at 9:00 Starting with visiting Fres Village. The unique tour of Apokoronas villages in Crete promises...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
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$398
Heraklion & Knossos Guided Tour from Rethymnon

Visit the most popular attraction of the island of Crete, the famous archeological site of Knossos, the capital of King Minos! In this half day …More

Bali, Greece

Visit the most popular attraction of the island of Crete, the famous archeological site of Knossos, the capital of King Minos! In this half day...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$61
Crete: Lassithi Plateau, Zeus Cave & Kera Monastery Tour

Your day begins at the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, a peaceful nunnery surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and known for its miraculous icon and 14th‑century …More

Your day begins at the historic Kera Kardiotissa Monastery, a peaceful nunnery surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and known for its miraculous icon and 14th‑century...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (6)
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$40
South Crete - Matala, Red Beach and caves

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large …More

Heraklion, Greece

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (8)
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$40
Visit Knossos & Heraklion city (Walking and Tasting Tour)

We are not quite sure what the Minoans ate for breakfast, although We Guide you at Knossos palace and the Labyrinth. But, we can guide …More

Heraklion, Greece

We are not quite sure what the Minoans ate for breakfast, although We Guide you at Knossos palace and the Labyrinth. But, we can guide...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
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$201
Hire a Licensed Tour Guide (Private Tour)

Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Next, enjoy the fine art and jewelry in one of …More

Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Next, enjoy the fine art and jewelry in one of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$171
Explore on Foot the Historical City of Heraklion (Small-Group)

Guests, that intend to visit Heraklion Crete for a short time – from the port of Heraklion, Shore Excursions and not only, we can provide …More

Guests, that intend to visit Heraklion Crete for a short time – from the port of Heraklion, Shore Excursions and not only, we can provide...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$46
Spinalonga Tour with Panagia Kera & Agios Nikolaos

The Tour starts by driving along the Northern coast of the island were we will visit the 12th century Byzantine church of Panagia Kera, 1km …More

The Tour starts by driving along the Northern coast of the island were we will visit the 12th century Byzantine church of Panagia Kera, 1km...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$103
Cretan Folklore Night with Live Music, Dance, and Greek Dinner

The Cretans express their feelings not only in words.  This wasn't even allowed during the many periods of occupation. The most convincing way for Cretans …More

The Cretans express their feelings not only in words.  This wasn't even allowed during the many periods of occupation. The most convincing way for Cretans...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.3 (8)
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$63
Small Group Tour to Archaeological Sites of Gortyna and Phaistos

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 08.30, we drive to Gortyna, the Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica which …More

Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 08.30, we drive to Gortyna, the Roman capital of Crete and Cyrenaica which...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$126

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