Crete · TICKETS
26 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would send a friend, the 15 tickets & entry worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Prebook Knossos entry with a phone e-ticket for your time slot, explore at your pace, and optionally add an audio guide plus a Heraklion city tour.
“With AC Vacations, a fully guided tour pickup and entry The guide is an outstanding man And did an EXCELLENT job.”
Walk through CRETAquarium’s Mediterranean habitats in Heraklion. See sharks, jellyfish, and more for a low one-day admission.
“there were more things to see than before , a lot more clean and very enjoyable”
Full-day boat trip from Chania to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa, with pickup, cruise, swimming, snorkeling, and a Venetian castle hike.
“Nice trip to two popular destinations, we had quite enough time in each of them, considering how much the transportation takes. The ship had some food and drink options, and natural water was surprisingly cheap (0.6 eur per 0.5 l). Snacks are expensive in the port, better buy something in advance. Air conditioning wasn't regulated in the bus, it was cold inside (it was late September). The ship jumped a lot on the waves, so if you know you might be seasick, take some pills before it, the guide also offered them to us in the bus.”
Pre-booked e-ticket and phone audio at Knossos Palace, with optional Heraklion add-ons. Self-paced ruins, maps, and Minoan stories.
“Not bad but I think the audio guide is a bit hard to hollow sometimes”
Timed e-tickets with audio guides for Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, self-paced and great value.
“It was the first time for me using the downloaded audio guide and it was great experience. This particular audio guide was really made like someone in person has been walking you through the attractions. Very easy to follow, interesting stories, you can stop and/or repeat the sections whenever you want. Great thing and definitely will repeat it for some following trip.”
Skip the lines at Knossos with a private 90-minute guided tour by a licensed archaeologist, built for small groups up to 2.
“This was a very good tour of the palace. As a fan of history, I learned even more things about Knossos, the Minoans, and Crete from Vangelis. The tour is perfectly suitable for a small child. We were with our three-year-old daughter. The site is quite small, and there are a few areas with shade and air conditioning. Just be aware that there are many stairs, so it's best not to bring a stroller.”
Day trip from Rethymno to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island with bus pickup, ferry crossings, swimming time, and optional fortress views.
“The trip was overally very nice. Logistically-wise everything was very good organised, both the bus and the boat were on time all the time. The only minor issue was the boat. It was very loaded with people and sometimes you would need to stand for the entire ride. Also, the bar on boat was super crowded and you had to wait 20-25 min to get a bottle of water. Both Gramvousa and Balos were very beautiful.”
Guided Santorini day trip from Crete with ferry tickets, smooth transfers, and time in Oia and Fira plus an optional volcano boat.
“Issues tickets that there was no seat for on return journey on ferry. We were given seats by crew on board”
Chania to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa with air-conditioned bus pickup, ferry tickets, and time to swim, snorkel, and climb to a Venetian fortress.
“great trip. everything ran smoothly. boat was good with lots of shade/air con if you wanted it, food drinks and snacks. Balos was stunning and even with the amount of people didn't seem overly busy as everyone finds there own we part.”
Pre-book your Heraklion Archaeological Museum ticket and use the Clio Muse offline audio guide on your phone for an easy self-paced visit.
“The audio tour was informative and thorough. We each split an AirPod and were able to listen together. Sometimes the app would skip ahead or we would get a little lost, but overall a good way to experience the highlights of the museum in about an hour and a half.”
See Mediterranean sea life in Heraklion at Cretaquarium. Affordable entry, well-laid-out tanks, optional audio guide, and a great sea view.
“Fascinating visit with plenty of unusual and attractive creatures. Well organised and laid out. Near to a nice beach too!”
Watercity Waterpark admission in Heraklion, Crete. Mobile ticket entry, 34 water attractions, and family fun for about $39.22.
“I went with my daughter, and we spent almost 5 hours at the water park. We went on every ride and enjoyed every minute of it. I would highly recommend it and if I get back to Crete, I would go again!”
Skip-the-line entry plus a 90-minute guided visit to Knossos Palace in a small English group. Fast, focused, and great value.
“Our guide was really interesting! Brought the ruined city and palace alive! Well worth booking a tour with a guide - I’d never consider just wandering around a site now.”
Family-friendly Troy dinner-show in Hersonissos with Greek mythology, phone-based interaction, included dinner or drink, and top acrobatics.
“Everthing was great the show the service and the food”
Acqua Plus Water Park near Heraklion: full-day ticket with optional transfer, sunbeds and umbrella. 50+ slides, lazy river, hydrotube.
“slechte waterpark. slecht onderhouden het valt bijna uit elkaar super gevaarlijk. ga er nooit meer terug”
