All Heraklion Tours & Excursions in 2026

Our Private Full-Day East Crete Tour from Heraklion was one of the highlights of our trip to Crete! My husband, our friends, and I had such an incredible day exploring East Crete, and the experience was even better than we could have imagined. From the very beginning, everything was seamless and well organized. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and attentive. They made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire day and took the time to share the history, culture, and stories behind each place we visited. It truly felt like we were experiencing Crete with someone who genuinely loved the island and wanted us to fall in love with it too. Having a private tour made the experience so much more personal. We never felt rushed, and there was plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful scenery, take pictures, ask questions, and simply take in everything around us. Traveling with our friends made it even more fun, and we came away with so many wonderful memories and plenty of laughs. What stood out the most was how well we were taken care of. The attention to detail, hospitality, and genuine care throughout the day made us feel comfortable and welcomed from start to finish. If you’re visiting Crete, I highly recommend this tour! It was an unforgettable day filled with beautiful places, fascinating history, great company, and memories that my husband, our friends, and I will talk about for years to come. We are so grateful for such a wonderful experience!

We had an absolutely wonderful day touring Crete with Mike! The tour was exceptionally well organized and perfectly timed, allowing us to experience so much without ever feeling rushed. Mike’s commentary throughout the day was excellent—informative, interesting, and full of great insight into the history, culture, and traditions of Crete. Visiting Knossos Palace, the Lasithi Plateau, the charming mountain villages, the olive oil tasting, and Zeus’s Cave gave us such a wonderful variety of experiences. The lunch stop was also excellent. The restaurant Mike chose was fantastic, with great food and a beautiful setting. Lunch was at our own expense, but it was absolutely worth it. The comfortable mini bus made the long day very enjoyable, and Mike was an excellent driver and guide. His knowledge, timing, and attention to detail really made the entire experience special. We highly recommend Mike to anyone wanting to see the highlights of Crete while also getting a genuine feel for the island and its culture. It was one of the best days of our trip!

We had an absolutely fantastic time exploring Crete with George! From start to finish, the tour arrangement was excellent. George was incredibly thoughtful and proactive, adjusting our itinerary perfectly based on the predicted weather forecast so we could enjoy the sights comfortably (and safely dodge the light rain at the end of the day!). He timed our stops brilliantly, making it feel like an off-peak visit. We were able to explore the Palace of Knossos and the beautiful streets of Heraklion at our own pace without feeling rushed or overwhelmed by crowds. George gave us a profound and fascinating taste of the history of Greece and Crete—spanning from 3500 BC and the Minoans all the way through the Byzantine and Venetian periods. The itinerary was packed with local gems. After walking through the Venetian Harbour and seeing Palace of Knossos , we visited the Politakis Olive Mill for a wonderful tasting of Cretan "liquid gold." A major highlight was visiting the Ploumis Pottery Workshop in Thrapsano, where Me even got to try making pottery hands-on, and we learned about the clever Cup of Pythagoras! We ended the sightseeing at the peaceful Agarathos Monastery before a scenic drive back. Throughout the entire day, George was a highly responsive, safe, and accommodating driver. If you want a tour that perfectly balances deep historical knowledge, local culture, and personalized care, we cannot recommend George enough. Thank you for a wonderful day!

We had a great time snorkeling in Crete with Chania Diving! The guides were fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, they made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. The color of the Mediterranean Sea is so beautiful and clear! Highly recommend doing this if you're in Crete.

Great way to spend a Greek morning or afternoon.. This is just a boat trip to the island and back ...you will only see the island from the boat... unless you swim to it. For my favorite part! My crew was the best! It was my mom's first time on a boat and she enjoyed it very much! Thank you so much!

I had a wonderful time on the Knossos tour! It lasted about an hour and a half and was incredibly informative from start to finish. Our guide was fantastic—so knowledgeable and passionate, which really brought the history to life. We also loved that we had some free time to explore the site on our own after the guided portion ended. Highly recommend this tour!

Very good boat trip lots of activities, amazing food, and a great team on board. They were very attentive and brilliant at topping up our drinks and serving all food and giving us our instructions. Only downside is that even though they ask you to get there 20 minutes early as everybody else did, we had one small group that arrived 20 minutes later then our scheduled sailing time, which meant we were denied the extra 20 minutes out in the sea that we could’ve had and that we had all paid for. I think you are very clear that you will not wait for late passengers and I think you should honour that and respect to those who were there on time.

My boyfriend and I had an unforgettable wine tasting experience in Crete with Pierre as our guide. From the moment the tour began, Pierre made us feel welcomed and immersed in the local culture. His knowledge of wine was incredible, but what truly made the experience special was how passionately he shared the history, traditions, and stories of Crete along the way. Every winery we visited felt thoughtfully chosen, and Pierre created such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the day. We learned so much about the wines, the region, and the people behind them, while also getting to enjoy breathtaking scenery and amazing hospitality. This was far more than just a wine tasting — it was a memorable cultural experience that I will never forget. If you’re visiting Crete and want something authentic, personal, and truly special, I cannot recommend Pierre highly enough.