Top Crete Historical & Heritage Tours

Q: Which Crete Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Crete Historical & Heritage Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Knossos Palace: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket) Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory Rethymno Old Town Guided Segway Tour Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Pottery Olive Mill & Wine 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 →

Pr Tour from Heraklion/Chania to Rethimno via Arkadi, Kourna Lake

Discover the captivating city of Chania, where Venetian architecture meets vibrant markets and picturesque waterfronts. Embark on a scenic journey to Kournas, a tranquil lake …More

Bali, Greece

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Pr Tour from Heraklion/Chania to Rethimno via Arkadi, Kourna Lake

Discover the captivating city of Chania, where Venetian architecture meets vibrant markets and picturesque waterfronts. Embark on a scenic journey to Kournas, a tranquil lake...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

3.0 (1)

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$367

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

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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...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (7)

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$57

Private Tour to Unique Chania and Rethymno Cities

Both Chania and Rethymno have a lot to offer in terms of history, culture, and natural beauty, so take your time to soak in the …More

Heraklion, Greece

5.0 (1)

Private Tour to Unique Chania and Rethymno Cities

Both Chania and Rethymno have a lot to offer in terms of history, culture, and natural beauty, so take your time to soak in the...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$738

6.5 Western Crete Exploration Tour for Cruise Ships

Discover the gems of Crete on this small group tour, designed especially for cruise ship guests. Immerse yourself in the stunning crystal clear waters of …More

Heraklion, Greece

5.0 (4)

6.5 Western Crete Exploration Tour for Cruise Ships

Discover the gems of Crete on this small group tour, designed especially for cruise ship guests. Immerse yourself in the stunning crystal clear waters of...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$129

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

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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...

3 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$149

Small-Group Tour of Elafonissi Lagoon and the Old Town of Chania

This is a semiprivate tour in a small group with a guide. It combines a visit to the lagoon of Elafonisi in the morning and …More

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Small-Group Tour of Elafonissi Lagoon and the Old Town of Chania

This is a semiprivate tour in a small group with a guide. It combines a visit to the lagoon of Elafonisi in the morning and...

9 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (9)

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$189

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

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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...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered

5.0 (2)

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$149

2 Days Tour-Knossos Arch Museum Lasithi Plateau and Wine Tasting

Enjoy this 2 days private tour and visit some of the highlights of Crete Island. Visit Knossos Palace,Archaeological Museum, Lasithi Plateau and It's traditional villages, …More

Heraklion, Greece

5.0 (1)

2 Days Tour-Knossos Arch Museum Lasithi Plateau and Wine Tasting

Enjoy this 2 days private tour and visit some of the highlights of Crete Island. Visit Knossos Palace,Archaeological Museum, Lasithi Plateau and It's traditional villages,...

2 days Hotel pickup offered

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$1,249

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

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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...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$62

Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum from Heraklion Cruise Pt

Step back in time and learn about Crete’s Minoan history as you embark on a tour of Knossos Palace and Heraklion City. Get picked from …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Knossos Palace and Archaeological Museum from Heraklion Cruise Pt

Step back in time and learn about Crete’s Minoan history as you embark on a tour of Knossos Palace and Heraklion City. Get picked from...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$127

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

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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...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$833

Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania

Travel off the beaten tourist path on this 4 hour delicious culinary adventure with an experimental archaeologist- food historian, Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner. Get …More

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Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania

Travel off the beaten tourist path on this 4 hour delicious culinary adventure with an experimental archaeologist- food historian, Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner. Get...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$119

Private Tour West Crete: Chania & Rethymno Town and Kournas Lake

Full Day Private Tour West Crete: Chania & Rethymno Old Town and Kournas Lake. The West side of Crete is so green with its lush …More

Chania, Greece

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Private Tour West Crete: Chania & Rethymno Town and Kournas Lake

Full Day Private Tour West Crete: Chania & Rethymno Old Town and Kournas Lake. The West side of Crete is so green with its lush...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$964

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

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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...

10 to 15 hours Free Cancellation

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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

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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...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

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$445

East Crete Private Tour: Olive Oil, Villages & Voulisma Beach

What sets this tour apart is its perfect balance of authentic local experiences, comfort, and flexibility. Discover family-run estates, traditional villages, and hidden local favorites, …More

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East Crete Private Tour: Olive Oil, Villages & Voulisma Beach

What sets this tour apart is its perfect balance of authentic local experiences, comfort, and flexibility. Discover family-run estates, traditional villages, and hidden local favorites,...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$551

Agios Nikolaos Spinalonga Plaka and Olive Oil Tour

Embark on a captivating private tour of Eastern Crete, beginning with the Journey to gouves for an immersive experience at a family-run olive mill, where …More

Heraklion, Greece

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Agios Nikolaos Spinalonga Plaka and Olive Oil Tour

Embark on a captivating private tour of Eastern Crete, beginning with the Journey to gouves for an immersive experience at a family-run olive mill, where...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$624

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

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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...

7 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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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

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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....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (2)

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$68

On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous …More

Chania, Greece

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Knossos from Chania

On this excursion you have the opportunity to visit the excavation sites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$68

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for Crete Historical & Heritage Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Crete Historical & Heritage Tours are:

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Which Crete Historical & Heritage Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Crete Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Crete Historical & Heritage 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 Historical & Heritage Tours have Hotel Pickup?

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