Top 4 Walking Tours in Crete

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,380 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $104Our pick

Skip Knossos Palace lines with a licensed small-group walk, priority entry, and myth-meets-archaeology storytelling in 1.5 hours from Heraklion.

“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 with us whether we understood her descriptions. We loved this tour and would recommend to others.”

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2.Food Tastings Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours · from $114Top rated

Taste Cretan coffee, bougatsa, cheeses, olive oil, and wine on a 4-hour Heraklion walk ending at Rocca a Mare Fortress.

“This was one of the best parts of the trip. the food and drink was outstanding, and our guide was incredible. Not only was she exceptionally knowledgeable on the cities history, but every local was excited to see her when we walked by. It truly made the tour an authentic and unforgettable experience. I can not recommend this enough”

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3.Rethymno Walking & Gastronomy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Rethymno old-town walking food tour with small group tastings, philo workshop, raki and wine, plus a hearty lunch.

“Vincent, our tour guide, exceeded all expectations. He was prompt, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed his personality, how he engaged with us, and his personal relationships with owners of the sites we visited. Our walk was relaxed and thorough, never rushed. Our time spent with Vincent was like being with an old friend or family member. This is our favorite European tour ever. Bravo Vincent!!”

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4.Old Town Walking Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 4 hours · from $205

Taste Cretan breakfast, street bites, honey and raki tastings, and handmade phyllo at a Venetian mansion, then lunch in a lemon garden.

“One of the best food tours we've done, Vincent was very friendly, interesting to talk to and engaged with the whole tour. Vincent was really knowledgeable about the history, culture and food - it's like two tours in one! He also took the time to learn everyone's names, which was a salt nice touch. It was good value for money, really interesting and (I cannot stress this enough) fantastic food!”

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