Crete · MARKETS
12 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would send a friend, the 12 market tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
A guided Heraklion day trip with open-air market time, old-port walks to Koules fortress, and 75 minutes at CretAquarium for $23.
“All aspects of the trip were great, it was a lovely day out!”
Knossos Palace and Heraklion city tour with a stop at a Minoan Farm. Guided walking, market time, and harbor sights in 6–8 hours.
Half-day Heraklion tour with Cretaquarium and the local market. Skip lines, see sharks and turtles, and enjoy real city time.
“The aquarium, the market and heraklion was all good unfortunately I felt slightly confused with the guide and felt uncomfortable on the transport. could have been better”
Guided Knossos Palace, Heraklion old town, and market time from Crete resorts. Skip ticket lines, but entrance fees cost extra.
“de Engelstalige gids was goed onderlegd!wat ik persoonlijk jammer vond is dat ze maar door ratelde...De wetenswaardigheden kon je niet eens verwerken...iets rustiger is ook goed en iets minder ook! ik persoonlijk voelde het als een" haastige" dag, maar toch genoten. voor iemand die minder goed ter been is , is het bezoek aan het paleis van Knossos erg zwaar.”
A guided day trip from Heraklion that pairs Knossos Palace with a history walk and Old Market time, with pickup and A/C ride.
“Knossos Palace was really interesting but there’s a lot of standing around and due to queues to get in and to see a certain part once in, you then aren’t left long to explore the full site. The Heraklion city tour was a disappointment, was 15 minutes of showing two things before you are left to explore yourself for 3 hours. Wouldn’t recommend this specific tour”
Private Chania highlights with hotel pickup, market tasting shopping time, and the stunning Agia Triada monastery.
“Driver and tour guide were flexible and accommodating. Extremely knowledgeable about historical and cultural facts. Michalis was a great driver. He was hospitable and knowledgeable. Maria used a microphone which made sure people in the back could hear. Highly recommend!!!! We had 10 people in our group and they took an interest in us and what we wanted to get out of the tour. Perfect day in Chania!!”
A 4-hour Chania morning food tour with bakeries, cheese tastings, olive oil and honey, a Venetian harbor coffee, and mezze.
“The food and information fed to us by the guide.”
Skip-the-line Cretaquarium plus a guided Heraklion walk, Liberty Square sights, and an open-air market stop in one easy half day.
“Es wäre schön, wenn es eine Stadtrundfahrt oder Stadtrundgang durch Heraklion gegeben hätte.”
Heraklion port day trip with guided Cretaquarium visit, Cretan market time, and old-town sights like Liberty Square and Koules Fortress.
“Wasn’t greatly organised, pick up from Heraklion was a farce”
Chania morning food tour from the Old Venetian Harbor to a quiet taverna, tasting koulouri, cheeses, olive oil, and Greek coffee.
“We splurged a bit with the activity, but we do not regret it! My mom and I had the best of times with Elena (and we were lucky to be only us with her). Between all the food stops, and all her explanations on Chania history and the Cretan way of life, we did not see time pass! Everything was delicious and it also helped us find our marks in the city! 6/5 stars for us :)”
A half-day Chania tour mixing Prophet Elias views, Old Town market shopping, and a craft-focused visit to Chryssopigi Monastery.
“Very informative and laid-back with a wonderful stop at a monastery. Seeing Shaniya was wonderful! Our guide Tatiana was exceptional and very accommodating. She provided an awful lot of information and facts that were great to hear. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour on the island of Crete.”
A guided Knossos Palace day trip from Heraklion with pickup, a Minoan farm stop in Patsides, and free time to explore the city center.
“Great value for pick-up, air conditioned coach, competent and clear descriptions by tour guide at Knossos Palace and Heraklion City. Visit to Bee Farm interesting…. and tasty. Great driver too.”
