Crete · MINOAN PALACE TOURS
13 tours
Summer books out fast on this island and the good minoan palace tours go first. Here are the 13 standouts, with prices, group sizes and the detail that separates them, so you can lock one in before the calendar closes.
Drive Crete’s mountain Minoan Path in a Land Rover, meet shepherds, taste cheese and raki, then enjoy lunch with unlimited wine on Lassithi Plateau.
“Daryl was a wonderful guide. Informative, polite and very helpful. We would highly recommend this tour.”
5-hour Crete quad safari with a monastery visit, oak-tree stop, Malia Palace views, olive oil tasting, lunch, then a beach swim.
“It's a really professional organisation and everyone is very friendly.”
Chania’s Minoans World pairs a self-guided 3D museum photo tour with 4 9D movies, moving chairs, and sensory effects.
“What a fantastic surprise! The 9D cinema in Chania was pure fun from start to finish. The combination of special effects, movement, and sound made us feel like we were traveling back in time to the Minoan world. The storytelling was brilliant — full of fascinating facts but delivered in such a cool, playful way that we were laughing and learning at the same time. It’s the perfect mix of entertainment and education, and a great activity for both kids and adults. We left with big smiles and a lot more knowledge about Crete’s history. Highly recommended!”
Pre-book your Knossos entry and an offline smartphone audio tour with timed flexibility, plus key stops like the Throne Room and Snake Goddess.
“We ha a lovely time visiting the ruin. I found the frescos and the how much of the city was so preserved absolutely beautiful. The audio tour was very informative and I enjoyed it thoroughly.”
A 35-minute Minoan dance and acrobatics show in Crete, featuring Phaedra, Gaia, bull games, and a Minotaur ritual dance.
Crete combo tour with Knossos Palace, Heraklion old town, and a live 3D Minoan dance show plus traditional appetizers.
“We felt that the guided tour through Knossos was too tough, we would have liked only a short introduction/explanation and then free time for the tour.”
Private Minoan Path day in Crete: self-guided Knossos, cellar tour and tasting of 5 wines, Archanes lunch.
“Roula is the best! An amazing lady that not only organizes your day perfectly, but also did her best to make the most for you out of the trip! A fun day that covers Knossos Palace, a bonus to quickly see the town and museum of Heraklion after the planned winery visit, ends nicely with a traditional lunch 🥰 Thank you Roula, you are a star!”
Private 10-hour Minoan day from Chania: Knossos skip-the-line, Heraklion museum, Messara wineries, plus local food tips.
“Great way to understand the history of Crete. The guides were knowledgeable and we learned a lot both while driving through Crete and at the palace ruins and museum. It was a great way to start off the trip and learn about the area. Our guides were friendly and shared many facts. We also had a delicious lunch at a recommended restaurant. And it was nice to avoid the hassle of driving while on vacation. Would recommend as Knossos is a must see and it can be challenging to get to if you are not staying near by.”
Small-group south Crete day trip from Heraklion to Phaistos, Matala caves, and Odigitria monastery, with sea time and guided history.
“Very good. The tour guide was extremely nice and told us a lot of informative things about Crete on the bus ride. A lot of things were explained in the excavation area and the monastery. Lunch was very tasty.”
A 10-hour bus tour from Agia Galini and Matala to Knossos, Heraklion old town, and a Minoan 3D dance show with snacks.
“Transport und Führung haben super geklappt,, Knossos ist ja nicht ganz so groß..nicht ganz so viel zu sehen wie zum Beisp. in Pompej....aber geschichtlich interessant, Tanzvorführung ganz nett in einer schönen Gartenanlage”
Guided day from Chania to Akrotiri with Chania Museum, Venizelos Tombs, Stavros swim, Agia Triada tasting, and Souda Bay cemetery.
“Nicole is an absolute wonderful tour guide. She has immense knowledge and made our tour very informative and interesting. Highly recommend this tour”
Private 6-hour Chania mini-van with **Venizelos Graves** views, beach time at **Stavros** and **Marathi**, plus **Agia Triada** monastery.
A 2-hour Minoan Theater show in Heraklion with live dance, bull leaping, and included pre-show Cretan treats.
“The performance at the Minoan Theater was great, and the manager who greeted us was very professional, engaged, and friendly. She met all the guests and explained everything thoroughly. Unfortunately, I regret paying extra for the food option: I didn't like it and it wasn't to my taste. It would have been better for me not to include it.”
