Crete

15 Best Crete Walking Tours

The town walks: Chania’s Venetian harbor with its lighthouse and mosque, Heraklion’s market lanes and fortress walls. Crete’s ports layer Venice over Byzantium over the Ottomans, on foot.

1.Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour

Discover the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos with a skip-the-line guided tour in Crete. Enjoy expert insights, small groups, and authentic history for $101.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Catherine was a great guide, creating a great impression of the Minoan culture. She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her subject matter. She managed the group really well, made sure we were in shade when she wanted to explain something at length, and checked…”

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2.From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

Experience a full day exploring Crete’s stunning Balos Lagoon and charming Chania Old Town with this guided cruise from Heraklion. Perfect for nature lovers and history buffs alike.

★ 4.4

“It was absolutely amazing! Elizabeta was a really good guide and the excursion was truly out of this world and a must visit! It's worth the money, boat can get crowded and might not have spaces to sit at times but don't be put off…”

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4.Heraklion: Food Tastings Walking Tour

Discover Heraklion’s culinary secrets on a 4-hour food tour. Taste local cheeses, olive oil, wines, and more, guided by friendly experts.

★ 5.0

“The food walking tour was great. Eva was so knowledgeable on the best places to eat and gave a history lesson on the areas visited. A lovely morning.”

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5.PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier

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

“Don’t miss out on this great private tour filled with yummy foods, Sat local market, great places to return to in Chania and a wine experience with a local wine expert on Cretan wines. Our tour guide was professional, knowledable of Crete history and a…”

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6.Chania Old Town Private Tour with pick up (price per group of 6)

Explore Chania’s highlights with a private guided tour, visiting historic landmarks, exploring the Old Town, and enjoying personalized insights in Crete.

★ 5.0

“George is an excellent guide. He showed us around the old town of chania and even took us to the gorge for an amazing lunch. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. The best tour guide in all of Greece . Would recommend 100%”

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9.Rethymno Old Town Guided Segway Tour

Explore Rethymno's historic old town on a private 3-hour Segway tour. Enjoy personalized attention, stunning sights, and insider tips in Crete.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was awesome. She personalized our trip to us and showed us some wonderful areas. We will cherish this for a long time.”

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10.Heraklion:Day trip to Chania old Town,Kournas Lake& Rethymno

Discover Crete’s highlights on this full-day tour—visiting charming Chania, tranquil Kournas Lake, and historic Rethymno, all for around $36 per person.

★ 4.3

“Orga war super! Der Besuch des Süßwasser-See's könnte man sehr gut auf einen Foto-Stopp kürzen!! Und die Zeit für Chania oder Rethymon investieren !!! Für solch eine Fahrt wäre auch ein moderner Bus angesagt: Sitzlehnen die funktionieren und Leistung am Berg...jeder andere Reisebus und LKW…”

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11.Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour

Discover the ancient Minoan palace of Knossos with a guided tour. Enjoy expert insights, vibrant wall paintings, and myth stories in a 1.5-hour experience.

★ 5.0

“Guide Josh was very courteous and clear in his English delivery. Interesting tour. Administered responsibly.”

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12.Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour

Discover the stunning **Samaria Gorge** with a guided 10-mile hike from Chania, including transport, support, and scenic views—an authentic Crete adventure.

★ 4.5

“A fantastic and very scenic gorge. Stunning all the way along the 14k. Tour guide was very good and knowledgeable. But allowing just 6.5 hours to do this walk allows for very little time to stop and enjoy the scenery’s. Also not very realistic to…”

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14.Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake

Discover Crete’s charm on this full-day group tour visiting Chania, Rethymnon, and Kournas Lake. Enjoy authentic towns, scenic views, and local culture.

★ 4.0

“The drive along the beautiful Med Coast with the blue water set against white rocks and little villages was excellent. Without doubt Chania is one of the most picturesque Greek towns with Rethymno not far behind. Our guide Tania was one of the most informative…”

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15.Guided Walking Tour in Chania

Discover Chania’s highlights on a 2-hour guided walking tour exploring Venetian harbors, leather streets, historic churches, and Ottoman sites for just $28.

★ 4.0

“This day trip to Elafonisi was fantastic. Our Guide Stavros was very welcoming and very knowledgeable and informative in the history of Crete. Also very good driver and he took great care of us. Highly recommend this tour.”

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More Crete Walking Tours

4.6Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour (Without Tickets)1.5 hours$70 4.5Heraklion Food Stories Walking Tour with 8 local-favorite stops4 hours (approx.)$116.54 4.5Chania’s Turbulent History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of it’s Old Town1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$11.99 4.9Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: Guided Walking Tour1.5 hours$147 5.0Craft Beer & City Tour – Rethymno Old Town3 hours (approx.)$102.41 5.0Chania Old Town Artisans and Sightseeing Private Walking Tour3 to 4 hours (approx.)$108.02 5.0Chania old town, mountains, restaurant Private Tour (group of 6)6 to 7 hours (approx.)$684.14 5.0Wine Tasting Walking Tour in Old Town Chania2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$78.02 4.9CHANIA WALKING FOOD TOURS 3 HOUR WALKING TOUR3 hours$117 4.1Crete: Chania Old Town, Rethymno & Kournas Lake12 - 13 hours$43 4.9Chania Old Town: Artisans & Sightseeing Walking Tour3 hours$117 5.0Tastings of Heraklion city – sightseeing walking tour$119 4.5Small-Group Tour of Elafonissi Lagoon and the Old Town of Chania$194.92 5.0Heraklion:Unique Food Walking Tour4 hours$115 4.9Heraklion: History & Culture Walking Tour with Food Tasting$113 4.5Private Tour Rethymno: Spili, Preveli, Kourtaliotiko, Old Town$756.62 4.6Heraklion City: Greek Food Tasting Walking Tour4 hours$122 4.5Chania Old Town Half Day Private Tour (price per group of 6)$520.57 4.9Knossos: Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Walking Tour1.5 hours$104 4.5Chania Old Town, Public Market and Chrisopigi Monastery Tour$694.09 5.0Knossos Palace Private Walking Tour$279 5.0Heraklion: Food Walking Tour4 hours$589 5.0Chania: Private Guided Food and Wine Walking Tour with Lunch5 hours$188 5.0Chania Old City Walking Tour4 hours$495