Discover the ancient Minoan palace with a private guide, skip the lines, and enjoy an intimate, insightful tour of Knossos in Crete.
Most Popular★ 4.9“We had a very informative visit with Vangelis, and it was absolutely worth it to visit the beautiful palace with a certified tour guide to better understand what we were looking at, the story, the customs, and also a lot of details about the escavation.…”
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633 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $247by Vangelis Alefantinos
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Experience a private half-day sailing trip from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, swimming, fishing, and optional onboard meals, all in 4.5 hours.
★ 4.9“Fantastic trip on our own little boat to Dia Island. The hosts were super friendly and really attentive, we felt very well looked after. The boat was wonderful and really clean. We had a lovely smooth sail there, plenty of time for a swim and…”
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466 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $459by SAILINGTRIPS.GR
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Discover Crete's highlights on this private full-day tour visiting Knossos, Lasithi Plateau, and Cave of Zeus—immersive, comfortable, and personalized.
★ 5.0“We had an amazing tour. Kostas was the best...very personable, outstanding service, and really care about making sure we had a great time. It was as if you visited your favorite cousin who lives and Crete and he took off from work to tour you…”
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176 reviews8 to 10 hours (approx.)From $544.43by Stagakis Grand Prestige
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Discover Crete’s best wines on this private SUV tour with visits to top wineries, historic wine press, tasting 12 wines, and enjoying a traditional three-course lunch.
★ 5.0“Areti was our chauffeur, tour guide, and sommelier. She made it a great experience in every aspect! Areti was attentive to all our needs (rest stops, water) and interests. She allowed us as much time as we wanted to explore the wine (some were exceptional).…”
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165 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $272.21by Oinos Experience
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Experience authentic Crete with a small-group safari tour, tasting local wines and olive oil, exploring rugged landscapes, and enjoying a delicious mountain lunch.
★ 5.0“Enjoyed the beautiful views, food, and experience. Yiannas was a terrific guide and kept us entertained with history, culture, and facts about Greece. Would definitely recommend,”
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156 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $181.48by CHANIA ADVENTURES SINGLE MEMBER P.C
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Discover Crete’s highlights by water with a private boat to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Beach. Enjoy snorkeling, personalized stops, and expert guides.
★ 5.0“Our guide was wonderful. The boat ride was great, and the guide took the time to explain our surroundings and their significance. It made for a good conversation. The hike to the fort made for a great view!”
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143 reviews3 to 6 hours (approx.)From $701.71by Seaze The Day
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Discover the beauty of Dia Island on a private 7-hour sailing trip from Heraklion. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, great food, and personalized service in Crete.
★ 4.9“Best sailing trip ever! Nikos and Vasilis made our day a wonderful experience !”
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140 reviews6.5 hoursFrom $695by SAILINGTRIPS.GR
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Discover Crete's highlights with this private tour including Knossos Palace, Zeus Cave, olive oil mill, and traditional villages. Perfect for culture lovers.
★ 5.0“This was an absolutely amazing experience. Spyros gave us a tour we will definitely remember for a long while. We spent 9 hours together that were fun, informative and very memorable. Spyros treated us like family and gave us a day visiting an olive factory,…”
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135 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $151.17by Tours in Heraklion
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Discover Crete’s hidden gems with a private Jeep tour from Heraklion, exploring villages, Zeus Cave, windmills, and stunning mountain views in an authentic experience.
★ 5.0135 reviewsFrom $385.10by Safari Experts Crete
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Discover Crete’s highlights on this full-day private tour. Visit Knossos, Zeus Cave, Lasithi Windmills, and charming villages with expert insights and personalized service.
★ 5.0“This was a great tour! The guide was fun and took us to some great spots. We booked this as a couple, which would have been perfect. We were asked to share with another couple, which wasn't too bad, except for the vehicle size. It…”
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115 reviewsFrom $464.43by Crete Wanderer
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Discover Chania’s authentic charm with this private walking tour, including a scenic cafe visit, indigenous wine tasting, and a flavorful Crete lunch.
★ 5.0“Nasos was an amazing tour guide and extremely accommodating to our changing schedule. The cafe to start with the picture perfect view, the wine tasting, the walk along the canal, and the food were all amazing! Thank you!”
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113 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $193.50by CHANIA ADVENTURES SINGLE MEMBER P.C
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Explore Crete’s west coast on this private day trip, visiting Elafonisi’s pink sands, secluded beaches, and charming villages—perfect for nature lovers and culture seekers.
★ 5.0“Smooth ride with a great driver, this tour enabled flexibility and comfort, and our ability to see the beautiful beaches of Crete.”
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103 reviewsFrom $441.21by Crete Wanderer
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Explore Chania’s highlights with a private guided tour, visiting historic landmarks, exploring the Old Town, and enjoying personalized insights in Crete.
★ 5.0“Petro was simply fantastic!! His insight and knowledge was excellent and kept us all engaged. We were all impressed with the city and its history. The pace of the walking tour was perfect. Lunch was perfect with a local connection. I would highly recommend this…”
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85 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $567.19by Niriis Tours
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Discover Crete’s hidden gems on this private tour, visiting Knossos, olive oil mills, traditional villages, windmills, and scenic mountain views.
★ 5.0“Our tour with Ed was fantastic.. He was entertaining and provided wonderful information about Crete, its history past and present. We appreciated learning about the life in the villages, and how beautiful they were. Seeing the major historical sites was great, but we enjoyed learning…”
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81 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $138.78by Explore Real Crete
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Discover the charm of Crete with a private full-day tour visiting villages, a fortress, monastery, olive oil mill, and winery for an authentic experience.
★ 5.0“This was the best thing we did on Crete! I wasn’t sure what to expect of this tour but I knew from previous reviews it would be a good one. Maria and her tour far exceeded our expectations. Every stop we made was well thought…”
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78 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $168.95by IMable Travel - Private Tours in Crete
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