Greece · SPINALONGA TOURS
Good spinalonga tours fill up weeks out and the great ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Guided day trip to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, then a boat visit to Spinalonga Island, with lake time and a swim stop.
“everything was superb can not fault thanks very much”
Cruise from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga with a swim stop in Kolokitha Bay. Guided history, great boat comfort, and easy timing.
“Brilliant boat trip to Spinalonga. great facilities and overall made for a great day out! I would highly recommend.”
Half-day cruise from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga and Kolokytha, with swimming, onboard lunch, and a self-guided island visit.
“Great trip, visit to the island and then swim was great. Small beach area but water was lovely and then lunch was generous.”
Heraklion day cruise to Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos, with Kolokytha beach swim, guided island tour, and lunch plus wine or juice.
“Really great tour with 3 experiences: Spinalonga, beach swim and Agios Nikolaos for shopping, lake view and bars. Food was decent and we got an inclusive drink. Guide was knowledgeable and helpful. Boat was clean and spacious. Coach was comfortable. No improvement suggestions.”
Day trip from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga fortress island, with cruise views and extra entry at €20.
“The drive is very long and the double decker busses do not have great a/c so it is quite warm riding in them. Agios and Nicholaos were not that impressive unless you are a shopper. The Island of Spinalonga was amazing to see. It has beautiful views and the history is very interesting. The guides were good but having to hear everything in 4 languages thoughout the day got pretty annoying. I would recommend ear pieces that everyone can wear that translates into their personal language so the guides do not have to repeat everything 4 times.”
Crete day trip with air-conditioned transport: olive oil tasting, Agios Nikolaos by the lake, Plaka lunch and swim, guided Spinalonga.
“This is a must do thing in the Crete. George and Yasin are amazing. They made us feel safe and comfortable. We are complete beginners but we had adventure of our life. Best experience with the best instructors. Highly recommend it. Try it you wont be disappointed. Worth every penny!!!”
Catamaran sail from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga, swim at Kolokytha and Schistra, with lunch and unlimited wine, beer and drinks.
“Absolutely fantastic trip. Very knowledgeable guides. Food and drinks supplied were plentiful and delicious. Swim stops at the right times and plenty of equipment to enjoy the waters.”
Crete northeast coast day trip: Spinalonga and Elounda, swim at Kolokytha Bay, BBQ lunch, olive tasting, and Agios Nikolaos.
“The one thing I would change, is the olive factory stop. Better to spend more time in Agios Nicolaos”
Crete day trip by bus and boat to Elounda, Kolokytha beach BBQ, historic Spinalonga, and Agios Nikolaos with Lake Voulismeni.
“Great Tour!! Moderate prices for drinks on board and a nice deck crew, the pork chops with greek salad were delicious and the water at the beach was crystal clear. I also enjoyed visiting Agios Nikolaos and the Olive Oil farm „Physis of Crete“.”
Traditional boat from Elounda to Spinalonga with flexible return times, a walk through Venetian fortifications, and a self-paced visit to a former leper colony.
“Nice boats, easy to find, interesting island, flexible return times.”
Half-day Spinalonga boat trip from Agios Nikolaos with guided island visit and Kolokytha swim stop. Snack bar aboard. Admission extra.
“The English speaking guide was so passionate and knowledgeable that she really brought the experience to life. She was the total reason for the five stars! Excellent”
A full-day Crete tour from Heraklion that mixes **Spinalonga** history with Mirabello Bay views, seaside swims, and a Cretan-style BBQ lunch.
“more time on Spinalonga, less time in Plaka, more time Elounda.”
Elounda to Spinalonga boat trip with Kolokytha swims, BBQ lunch, olive oil tastings, and Agios Nikolaos free time from Heraklion.
“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 good. Lovely Olive oil co-op and factory. Also very interesting and reasonably priced if you decide to buy (no hard sell just delicious). I recommend wearing proper closed toe footwear. I wore sandals and would have been more comfortable with trainers or shoes but that was a personal recommendation. Overall great day, great tour guide and great coach driver too. 10/10.”
From Elounda to Spinalonga by boat, with Kolokytha beach, snorkeling, BBQ lunch, and a guided walk of the Venetian fortress.
“It seemed to be more about sitting on the beach…an hour and a half right after we got on the boat. The guide was difficult to hear. Overall not very enjoyable.”
Pick the day first, then pick the boat.
