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15 Best Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos Tours

The Spinalonga tours: boat trips to the Venetian fortress that served as Europe’s last leper colony, told with care, plus Agios Nikolaos and a Kolokytha swim to round out the day.

4.Agios Nikolaos: Semi-Submarine Cruise

Experience Crete’s underwater world on a semi-submarine cruise, spotting fish, turtles, and enjoying stunning bay views for a great value adventure.

★ 4.1

“Very nice excursion, and for a good price. The fishes are nice to watch, they got food from the guide. But also above, on the boat, it was beautiful to see the view, the Mountain, the villages, from the sea.”

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5.Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Discover Crete’s highlights on this day trip exploring Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga Island, with expert guides and scenic boat cruises.

★ 4.5

“This tour was very well organized and had the perfect amount of time at each stop. The guide Michael translated in three different languages and had clear suggestions about options for our free time. The bus driver was excellent in navigating some tight spots and…”

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6.Crete: Agios Nikolaos, Plaka and Spinalonga Island Tour

Discover Crete with this full-day tour visiting Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga, and Plaka. Includes olive oil tasting, stunning views, and rich history—all for around $37.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Emmanuella was charming and fantastic. Good amount of time at every destination. Sights very beautiful. Good to get a chance to explore alone but get to so many things in a day. Pack swimming costumes and towels if you want to swim (the…”

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9.Semi-Submarine Tour from Agios Nikolaos

Explore Crete’s Mirabello Bay on a semi-submarine tour, perfect for non-swimmers. Discover marine life and enjoy scenic coastal views for an affordable price.

★ 4.0

“We really enjoyed this. True, the underwater part of the ship is a little cramped, but we did get to see an awful lot of different fish. The recordings which gave some explanations about the fish and the underwater terrain (in a few languages) were…”

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10.Katharo Route Tour from Agios Nikolaos

Discover Crete's rugged mountains, small villages, and legendary caves on this full-day 4x4 tour from Agios Nikolaos, with local food and stunning scenery.

★ 5.0

“Can't even describe how wonderful our day was exploring the mountains and small villages with great and funny guidance from Gary. Our group was so nice and easygoing too and the lunch was a-mazing, the tsatziki, souvlaki and wine meant the business. Even looking back…”

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12.Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

Discover Crete's highlights on this full-day tour visiting Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, and Elounda, with swimming, cultural sites, and local flavors.

★ 4.0

“Swimming was lovely. A bit more free time at the leper colony would have been good. Very tired by St Nicholas… less time there perhaps. Overall it was a great day.”

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13.Cruise to Spinalonga, Kolokytha Bay & Agios Nikolaos with Lunch

Discover Crete's highlights on this day trip. Visit Spinalonga, relax at Kolokytha Bay, enjoy a barbecue lunch, with guides and transport included.

★ 4.0

“Has potential to be a 5 star trip , our guide was excellent she was very knowledgeable......down sides...we queued 30 mins to get tickets into spiralonga, we then had an hour before we needed to be back on the boat...far too rushed didnt get chance…”

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14.Boat tour Panorama Spinalonga with BBQ and Agios Nicolaos

Discover Crete with a 4.5-hour boat tour featuring stops at Spinalonga, swimming in clear waters, a delicious BBQ lunch, and free time in charming Agios Nikolaos.

★ 4.3

“Really good experience and well worth the cost. Personally I thought you got a lot for the money. With transfers it was a full days excursion. Spinalonga was lovely, the tour was really informative. €20 for entry but for a UNESCO site - that’s pretty…”

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15.Agios Nikolaos: Catamaran to Spinalonga + Dinner & Transfer

Enjoy a scenic catamaran cruise from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga with swimming, snorkeling, dinner, and drinks in a small-group setting that offers authentic Crete experiences.

★ 4.5

“Generally very good. Staff were excellent. But no sailing just motoring. The meeting point is vague so we spent a lot of time trying to find the boat. Food was good but limited. Swim stops were great. Overall more pluses than minuses”

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More Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos Tours

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