Category Historical Tours

Crete · HISTORICAL TOURS

The 9 Best Historical Tours in Crete

9 tours

From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace - The Bus Ride as Part of the Experience, Not Just Transit

1.From Heraklion: Historical Center City Tour & Knossos Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 340 reviews · 7 hours - 510 minutes · from $47Our pick

Guided Heraklion and Knossos day trip with a real walking tour, expert-led palace visit, and market time, plus optional museum stops.

“Our tour guide Eleni was brilliant and her English tour of Knossos and Heraklion was so interesting. We really enjoyed the Archaeological Museum and would recommend buying the combined ticket for €20. Picked up and dropped off as stated. Had 3 hours free time in Heraklion so had time for a coffee, lunch and the museum.”

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Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast

Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast - Price and what you actually get for $119.47 per person

2.Richtis Waterfall, History, Azoria, OliveTasting, NorthCoast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

4x4 Land Rover day trip from Agios Nikolaos to Richtis Gorge, ancient olives, Minoan ruins, and a real olive oil tasting.

“Great way to see some highlights of the East side of Crete. We enjoyed the relatively short hike to the waterfall at the Richtis Gorge and especially the olive oil factory tour and tasting. Lunch was a delicious variety of traditional Greek foods with a breathtaking view.”

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From Chania: Crete World War II History Tour

From Chania: Crete World War II History Tour - Maleme Airfield: Seeing the Paratrooper Landing Area From Above

3.From Chania: Crete World War II History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 6 hours · from $111

A 6-hour WWII tour from Chania, tracing Paratrooper landings, bridges and battle sites, then ending at German and Allied cemeteries.

“Our tour guide was absolutely incredible and knowledgeable. It was amazing to be able to have someone so intimately connected with the war as a guide. Stepping into a personal collection of relics is also an unmatched feeling.”

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Heraklion Highlights: Knossos, Museum & Historic City Drive

Heraklion Highlights: Knossos, Museum & Historic City Drive - Start with Venetian Walls and Kazantzakis above the city

Chania Battle of Crete Private Tour: WW2 Military History

Chania Battle of Crete Private Tour: WW2 Military History - Chania photo stops that set the stage (and save you guesswork)

5.Chania Battle of Crete Private Tour: WW2 Military History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

A 7-hour private WW2 tour from Chania focused on the Battle of Crete, Maleme airfield, Hill 107, bunkers, and war cemeteries.

“Very pleased to have found such a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. We visited amazing sites linked to the Battle of Crete. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is interested on how the battle played out on the island”

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Heraklion: History & Culture Walking Tour with Food Tasting

Heraklion: History & Culture Walking Tour with Food Tasting - Heraklion’s Layer Cake: Hercules, El Greco, and Venetian Streets

From Kissamos: Private Boat Cruise to Historic Pirate Island

From Kissamos: Private Boat Cruise to Historic Pirate Island - Balos Lagoon: Your Main Water Stop in a Protected Setting

Chania: Battle of Crete and WW2 History Tour with Bunkers

Chania: Battle of Crete and WW2 History Tour with Bunkers - Maleme Airfield: Where the Day Gets Real

8.Chania: Battle of Crete and WW2 History Tour with Bunkers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $200

Private 6.5-hour Chania WW2 tour: Maleme airfield, Hill 107, cemeteries and German bunkers, led by licensed historian Apostolis.

“What a great day! We learned so much about the events of May 1941 as we moved from Maleme to the RAF memorial, the contested bridge, the German cemetery, Hill 107, the Platanias bunker, Galatas and a former POW camp. In all locations Apostolis had original photos to compare 'now and then'. Thought provoking discussion, throughout a day that went at our pace - not too hurried and, delivered at an appropriate level: I definitely feel I want to read more . The day was adapted to our preferences (we chose not to go to Souda Bay Cemetery, as we had visited recently), and also allowed us to learn about…”

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Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania

Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania - Price and value: is $125.77 worth it?

9.Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $125

Taste Chania’s food history in a small group, from olives and Byzantine bread to bougatsa, market cheese, and Ottoman-inspired bites.

“Mariana was generous with her time, her knowledge, and her cooking talents. We learned about the history of Cretan foods, sampled many things including her homemade cheese, and left with a sachet of fresh herbs epitomizing the aromas of Crete. Our experience of Crete has been greatly expanded by what she shared with us.”

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