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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.

1.Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Discover northeastern Crete on this full-day tour visiting Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga Island with expert guides, scenic views, and authentic charm.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Perfect traveling! Highly recommended! Pick up and drop off was at my hotel. We visited 3 places during the day. Had enough time to explore each and have a snack or dinner. On the way back had a swim in the open sea. Bus was…”

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2.Agios Nikolaos: Boat Trip to Spinalonga with Swim Stop

Discover the best of Crete with a 4.5-hour boat trip from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga. Visit Venetian fortress, enjoy swimming, and explore local sights.

★ 4.4

“A great trip from start to finish. The swimming stop was so refreshing before moving on to Spinalonga, the English speaking guide was so well informed & a pleasure to listen to, A very well worth trip and we will be back”

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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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8.Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ

Discover Crete's highlights on this full-day boat tour visiting Spinalonga, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos. Includes a BBQ lunch and scenic stops for swimming and sightseeing.

★ 4.4

“The trip to the beach and the BBQ were well organised, especially the service of the BBQ, vegetarian option gratefully received. Mary, the guide, was very informative and helpful. In some way we would have been happy to finish the trip after Spinalonga. Agios Nicholas…”

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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

“Had a wonderful day trip with Jeff! Extremely knowledgable. Wonderful look beyond the tourist areas into the beauty of Crete and it's people. Highly recommend!”

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11.Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda & Plaka Tour

Explore Crete’s highlights with this full-day tour including Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Plaka. Enjoy history, scenic views, and a delicious BBQ lunch.

★ 4.0

“Excursion sympa mais nous ne faisons pas du tout le port de plaka C’est assez décevant car j’avais pris cette activité plutôt qu’une autre pour cet arrêt justement .. Sinon les endroits sont très beaux”

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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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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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