Crete · TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 tours & days out that are worth the drive, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before booking.
Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania to Agia Roumeli, with a ferry to Sougia. Challenging 17 km hike, big scenery, smooth logistics.
“The adventure through the gorge and our awesome guide”
A 3.5-hour Agia Pelagia quad bike backland tour with ghost village history, olive oil tasting, orange villages, and big Crete views.
“Mr. Sexy and Samuel were absolutely amazing tour guides! The views were wonderful, and it was definitely worth the money. Although choosing a quad company was overwhelming, I'm so glad I went with this one – they truly exceeded my expectations!" Or, if you'd like a slightly different tone: "I had an incredible experience with Mr. Sexy and Samuel! The views were breathtaking, and the tour was well worth the cost. After y researching multiple quad companies, I was a bit overwhelmed, but this one stood out – and I'm thrilled with my decision!”
1-hour jet boat from Hersonissos with up to 90 km/h turns, plus swimming and snorkeling at Saint George’s Bay in Crete.
“Loved the turtles, the boat was so nice, swimming was great too.”
Skip the line at Knossos with a licensed English guide, a 1.5-hour walkthrough of the palace, plus optional Heraklion pickup and a museum add-on.
“Akrivi was amazing! Such a great storyteller! It was very interesting and we learned a lot :)”
Ride Crete’s Finikia Mountains for 2 hours, then enjoy a homemade Cretan lunch or dinner with wine and myth-linked views of Zeus.
“We had a lovely experience on the Finikia Horse Riding Tour, the last of the season! The instructors were funny and good natured, the sights were beautiful, and the horses well looked after and cooperative. The food was freshly prepared for after our activity, and maybe the best meal I've eaten in the Greek Islands! The homemade wine, salad and meatballs were 🔥 Thank you for the experience, I would recommend when visiting Crete.”
Guided Knossos Palace and Heraklion museum day trip with hotel pickup, an expert guide, and time to wander markets and Venetian sights.
“the trip to knossos was amazing, de palace is a Nice place te walk and look around, the free time in Heraklion center is a bit to short when you want to go to the archeological museum, and going to the open air market, and then to see some shops, but overal it was an amazing trip.”
Crete 4WD small-group tour with Potamies farm tastings, Lasithi windmills, and an optional Cave of Zeus visit.
“Wonder tour of authentic Crete. Nico our guide was personable and charming. Enjoyed all the stops on the tour,”
Full-day bus trip from Rethymno to Elafonissi Pink Sand Beach in Crete, with village stops and 4 hours on the lagoon.
“The trip was great and so was the tour guide Lazarus :) Greetings from Cacak and Belgrade”
5-hour off-road safari from Heraklion with quad, buggy or jeep, safety briefing, Greek taverna lunch, and a possible beach swim.
“Awesome experience! Safe and fun. Lunch was excellent. Went through mountains, olive groves, small village, and beach .”
Use a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus in Heraklion, with city sights plus the Knossos stop and a separate ride to Ammoudara Beach.
“Jackie was amazingly helpful! the first of our Ho-Ho guides who what's app messaged us personally to actually guide us to the buss route. she helped with finding bag storage and the nearest local bus to get us to the HO-HO bus stop. The tour was really cool. we did both lines and enjoyed both!”
8-hour Crete off-road safari to Zeus Cave and Lassithi Plateau, plus Potamies farm. Pickup, AC 4x4, lunch, mythology.
“Great day! Super fun guide and the stops were amazing! Music was fun in the car with an outrageous playlist and everyone in the car had such a lovely time! Highly recommend!”
Elafonisi pink sand beach tour from Rethymno and Kavros with Topolia Gorge stops, guided beach time, and hotel return.
“We had a trip to Elafonisi beach which was beautiful. We had Taki as our tour guide and Nikos as our driver, both of which were excellent! Takis information and instructions were great! Nikos driving got us to each location safely and on time, with his very impressive driving skills on difficult roads. Would highly recommend this trip!”
Elafonisi pink-sand beach day trip from Heraklion with pickup. 4.5 hours to swim, walk the lagoon, and enjoy scenic Cretan roads.
“Definitely worth doing! Such a fun day out and lovely to swim and see the lagoon. Only thing we found was that it takes 4 hours there and 4 hours back so most of the day is spent travelling. But if you’re willing to, it is amazing!”
Skip the ticket line at Knossos Palace with a private guided tour by a licensed archaeologist, exploring Minoan ruins fast.
“Loved having only our group of 4 on the tour. Our guide set a comfortable pace. He told us what we were going to see, showed everything to us and then summarized all that we had seen. Perfect! He was extremely knowledgeable and very professional. He even suggested great photo op places and took our pictures. A+ tour.”
Fast speedboat hops from Falassarna to Gramvousa and Balos with beers, soft drinks, and snorkel time, in about 3 hours.
“The captain was very nice and accommodating. The entire activity was great. I would do it again!”
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
