Crete · MARKETS
8 tours
Crete keeps its best market visits spread across four regions and one very long coast road, so where you are based decides a lot. These 8 come out on top: price, running time, departure point and who each one suits.
Heraklion market, city center sights, and CretAquarium in one 7-hour day, with hotel pickup, a guided tour, and skip-the-line entry.
“All aspects of the trip were great, it was a lovely day out!”
Crete’s top ruins and a real Heraklion city walk, plus a Minoan farm tasting, all in one guided day from $41.
Half-day from Crete to Heraklion, Cretaquarium, Liberty Square, Koules Fortress, and a local market for souvenirs and street snacks.
“We were not picked up until an hour after the pick up time. It was clear they had missed us off as they eventually sent a mini bus to get us. This meant when we got to the aquarium (to meet up with the coach that should have picked us up) we only had 45 min to pay and get round the aquarium. We refused as we wanted to take our time and enjoy it not rush through it which was disappointing as we wanted to go to the aquarium. On the positive Heraklion was lovely and the local market was good but make sure you take lots of cash!”
Knossos Palace and Heraklion city tour: guided ruins, market strolls, Venetian Harbor views, optional museum, and tastings for about $37.
“de Engelstalige gids was goed onderlegd!wat ik persoonlijk jammer vond is dat ze maar door ratelde...De wetenswaardigheden kon je niet eens verwerken...iets rustiger is ook goed en iets minder ook! ik persoonlijk voelde het als een" haastige" dag, maar toch genoten. voor iemand die minder goed ter been is , is het bezoek aan het paleis van Knossos erg zwaar.”
Half-day bus tour in Heraklion with a guided city walk, Liberty Square stops, and timed entry to Cretaquarium, plus free market time.
“Es wäre schön, wenn es eine Stadtrundfahrt oder Stadtrundgang durch Heraklion gegeben hätte.”
Heraklion in one day: CRETAquarium marine life, a local open-air market, and key sights like Liberty Square and Koules Fortress.
“Wasn’t greatly organised, pick up from Heraklion was a farce”
Private Chania tour with Prophet Elias views, Old Town market time, and the Chrissopigi Monastery, with pickup, guide, and tickets included.
“Very informative and laid-back with a wonderful stop at a monastery. Seeing Shaniya was wonderful! Our guide Tatiana was exceptional and very accommodating. She provided an awful lot of information and facts that were great to hear. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour on the island of Crete.”
Guided Knossos Palace, Heraklion walk, and Patsides Minoan Farm in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup and a clear schedule.
“Great value for pick-up, air conditioned coach, competent and clear descriptions by tour guide at Knossos Palace and Heraklion City. Visit to Bee Farm interesting…. and tasty. Great driver too.”
