Crete

15 Best Crete Walking Tours

Not every walk on Crete is a gorge slog, so I’ve gathered the gentler guided walks here, city strolls and village paths among them. Chania rewards a slow lap of its Venetian harbour lanes before the day heats up. Most tours last two to three hours at an easy pace.

3.Chania: Old Town Highlights Guided Tour with Street Food

Discover Chania’s historic old town through a guided walking tour filled with stunning architecture, local stories, and authentic Cretan street food.

★ 4.9

“Manos was a wonderful guide who was attentive to our food allergies. He was entertaining, knowledgeable and very passionate about Crete. We would highly recommend this tour and hopefully you will be luckily enough to have Manos as your guide. TIP: don’t have breakfast as…”

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4.Heraklion: Food Tastings Walking Tour

Embark on a culinary adventure in Heraklion with the 'Heraklion: Food Tastings Walking Tour,' where you'll discover tantalizing Cretan flavors at 8 local spots.

★ 5.0

“Eva was the best guide we have ever had. She was very attentive and taught us so much about Cretan life. The food and drink was great and she took us to some shops that were really great. Highly recommend taking the tour. Well worth…”

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5.AUTHENTIC Wine & Food Tastings – PRIVATE Walking Tour With Lunch

Experience the ultimate culinary adventure with our private wine & food tastings walking tour. Indulge in authentic flavors and savor a delicious lunch. Book your unforgettable gastronomic journey now!

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide did an amazing job taking us through Crete. We learned so much about Greece, food, wine, and more. It was perfect! We appreciated the city so much more due to traveling with the guide vs venturing out on our own. I highly…”

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6.Chania Old Town Private Tour With Pick up (Price per Group of 6)

Discover the hidden gems of Chania Old Town on a private tour for just $X per group of 6. Uncover the secrets of this enchanting destination today!

★ 5.0

“It was excellent highly recommended. Our tour guide was the best. Her name was Elsa She was very intelligent and had a good bit of knowledge and showed us the historical as well as the quaint streets.”

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7.Rethymno: Old Town Walking Tour With Meal & Phyllo Workshop

Lose yourself in the labyrinthine streets of Rethymno's Old Town and indulge in a mouthwatering Cretan meal, but first, unlock the secrets of phyllo making.

★ 4.9

“Vincent was our guide. He was knowledgeable and engaging throughout our time with him. We made several stops, during which Vincent tied our food and drink offerings to Cretan cultural and historic information. We enjoyed learning about the different periods of occupation of Crete and…”

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8.Explore Chanias Old Town Through the Eyes of a Local

Experience the charm of Chania's Old Town with a local guide. Discover hidden gems, historical sites, and vibrant culture through the eyes of a knowledgeable resident.

★ 5.0

“We had a fabulous walking tour of Chania with Goldy. She was a wonderful tour guide and so much fun. This was our favorite tour out of 3 weeks of touring different cities every day. We had a wonderful lunch provided by Goldy.”

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10.Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of Knossos Palace and explore the ancient Minoan civilization. Learn about the history and culture of this archaeological site. Book your tour today!

★ 5.0

“The tour was amazing! It was just two of us and the guide and we learned so much about the ruins. Our guide was so nice and knowledgeable! It started raining during the tour and they brought us Panchos so we wouldn’t get wet! We…”

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11.Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the breathtaking Samaria Gorge. Explore nature's wonderland with our immersive 10-mile walking tour. Join us today!

★ 4.5

“Fantastic trip out! Hotel pick up. Masks worn on the bus which wasn’t too busy at all considering it’s August! When we got to the gorge it was a little busy mainly with Greek tourists not practicing social distancing. The trek is so long that…”

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13.Guided Walking Tour in Chania

Journey through the cobblestone streets of Chania and discover hidden gems waiting to be unveiled, promising a unique and unforgettable experience.

★ 3.5

“This day trip to Elafonisi was fantastic. Our Guide Stavros was very welcoming and very knowledgeable and informative in the history of Crete. Also very good driver and he took great care of us. Highly recommend this tour.”

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14.Full-Day West Crete Tour: Chania & Rethymnon Old Town and Kournas Lake

Explore the beauty of West Crete on a full-day tour! Visit Chania and Rethymnon Old Towns, and enjoy the stunning Kournas Lake. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

★ 4.0

“Our tour guide gave us some information on the bus as we drove these long distances. However, once at the destination, all there really was to do is shop and eat. You are dropped off in a marketplace. There is no real historic sites to…”

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15.Chania: Old Town, Public Market, Hill of Prophet Elias, Agia Triada

Explore the charming town of Chania in Crete, Greece. Visit the historic Old Town, experience the bustling Public Market, hike up the Hill of Prophet Elias, and admire the beautiful Agia Triada monastery.

★ 5.0

“This was our first time booking thru Viator, and it was a very good experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable, but also very personable and friendly. We loved our tour of the monastery and the Old Port of Chania. So glad we made this booking!”

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4.6Knossos Palace Guided Walking Tour (Without Tickets)1.5 hours$70 4.5Heraklion Food Stories Walking Tour with 8 local-favorite stops4 hours (approx.)$116.54 4.5Chanias Turbulent History: a Self-Guided Audio Tour of Its Old Town1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$11.99 4.9Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: Guided Walking Tour1.5 hours$147 5.0Craft Beer & City Tour – Rethymno Old Town3 hours (approx.)$102.41 5.0Chania Old Town Artisans and Sightseeing Private Walking Tour3 to 4 hours (approx.)$108.02 5.0Wine Tasting Walking Tour in Old Town Chania2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$78.02 5.0Rethymno Old Town, Arkadi Monastery &Captivating Sights | Private7 to 8 hours (approx.)$98.52 4.9CHANIA WALKING FOOD TOURS – 3 HOUR WALKING TOUR3 hours$117 4.1Crete: Chania Old Town, Rethymno & Kournas Lake12 - 13 hours$43 4.9Chania Old Town: Artisans & Sightseeing Private Walking Tour3 hours$117 5.0Tastings of Heraklion City – Sightseeing Walking Tour$119 5.0Heraklion:Unique Food Walking Tour4 hours$115 4.5Small-Group Tour of Elafonissi Lagoon and the Old Town of Chania9 to 12 hours (approx.)$198.68 4.9Heraklion: History & Culture Walking Tour With Food Tasting$113 4.5Private Tour Rethymno: Spili, Preveli, Kourtaliotiko, Old Town$756.62 4.6Heraklion City: Greek Food Tasting Walking Tour4 hours$122 4.5Chania Old Town Half Day Private Tour (Price per Group of 6)5 to 6 hours (approx.)$555.98 4.5Chania Old Town, Public Market and Chrisopigi Monastery Tour4 to 5 hours (approx.)$714.85 4.9Knossos: Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Walking Tour1.5 hours$104 3.0Preveli Beach and Rethymno Old Town Tour$71.84 5.0Knossos Palace Private Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$319.39 5.0Heraklion: Food Walking Tour4 hours$589 5.0Chania Old Town Half Day Walking Tour$219.94