Crete Private Tour: Explore Hidden Gems

Explore Crete’s hidden gems with a bespoke private tour. Discover charming villages, taste local delicacies, and enjoy a personalized adventure.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chania Prefecture - This private, customized tour offers the opportunity to explore the highlights of Chania according to your preferences. Options include visiting a local winery or olive oil factory for tastings, exploring a historic monastery, or enjoying a relaxing break at a stunning beach. Alternatively, traditional villages in the…
What's Included
  • Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for a relaxed journey
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • WiFi on board to stay connected and share your adventure
  • Refreshments, bottled water, and local snacks to keep you energized throughout the day
  • Private transportation, just for you
  • Friendly, professional English-speaking driver and local tour leader (all in one!)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch, so you can choose what you love most (I’m happy to recommend great local spots!)
  • Museum tickets (ranging from 2€ to 10€, depending on the museum)
  • Olive oil tour and tasting (starting from 12€ per person)
  • Winery visit with wine tasting (starting from 15€ per person)
  • Monastery entrance fees (from 3€ per person)
  • Personal expenses
  • If you…
Additional Information

Reserve your private air-conditioned van, share your interests, and we’ll design a custom tour—a perfect blend of sights, flavors, and experiences.
Your local driver-guide will accompany you throughout the day, offering insider insights into Crete’s hidden treasures. Discover charming villages, ancient ruins, and the picturesque countryside. Visit…

Location
Chania Prefecture
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mary_l
Oct 3, 2026
Best Day in Crete!! - Maria was outstanding! The best tour we had so far, so fun, flexible le and knowledgeable, everything we would want and more!! She's the best!!!
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Thomas_d
Jul 17, 2026
Warm & Knowlegable Tour Guide - Maria picked us up in a large spacious van with air conditionibg, which was handicapped accessible. Maria is a warm and friendly person with a great sense of humor. We felt very welcome like a member of her family. Presented us with special homemade food gifts, snacks and water. Very knowledgeable about Cretan culture and tourist locations. Worked with us to plan a tour based on our requests, Very attentive to our needs especially the needs of our elderly mother. Knew the best ways to see popular locations and avoid crowds.
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Judith_r
Jun 12, 2026
Chania - shopping and eating - Jump at the chance for this tour experience. Our tour guide Maria was phenomenal...kind, caring and so knowledgable of Chania. We had an absolutely wonderful day!
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Candice_h
Jun 11, 2026
Perfect day! - We were picked up right at the port in a nice air conditioned van that fit our party of six. First we went to a lovely winery and had a delicious lunch. Then we drove to a lookout on the island for photos. Lastly we went to the harbor for a drink and shopping. This day was tailored to what we wanted to do and it was a perfect day! Thank you!
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Grendyl
May 13, 2026
Best Guide Anywhere! - We consider Maria a great guide. When we visited Crete in 2025 she told my wife about a book called "The Island." It was a historical fiction book about Spinalonga, and island on the eastern side of Crete where people with leprosy were sent to die We knew that when we returned to Crete that was the one place we had to go. I contacted her by email and kept it as a surprise for my wife until a few days before our trip. Maria made time in her busy schedule to travel from Chania to the port in Heraklion to meet us. There are very few people I would make a two hour drive for, but she made it for us and was waiting at the cruise terminal. We drove for an hour to Plaka where a boat to the island and a small meal were part of our excursion. She is amazing. Maria is a wonderful person - intelligent, loving, and full of life, but she is even a better guide because she connects with her customers. I reviewed Spinalonga and the Archaeological Museum separately from this entry but attached some great pictures from our day in Crete. Maria offered for us to come back in the Fall to make wine - we are seriously considering it. If you haven't figured it out from all the five star reviews - Maria is the only person you need as your guide! Booking a tour with her is a "no brainer.
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Filia87
Jan 23, 2026
A unique day with Maria! - We had an amazing time. We also had a one-year-old baby and Maria really helped us with everything. He had a baby seat, delicacies for us and specials for babies. All the places were beautiful! It really was an amazing day!
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Sam_a
Oct 23, 2025
Fantastic and Memorable Day Tour - What a fantastic day with Maria. We were a group of 8 and Maria treated us exceptionally well. She deserves more than 5 stars. We had a day that will last in our memory for a long time. Very highly recommended with no hesitation. Thanks Maria !!!
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Jan_d
Oct 4, 2025
Great Day with a local guide in Crete - Arrived on a Seabourne Cruise. There was a little confusion on where the ship tender would arrive, but Maria was able to find us with no problem. Her van held the 6 people in our party very comfortably. We had some nice homemade snacks. We got to see the beautiful view from the old fort outside the city, spent some time in a nice small village and had a great time at a local olive oil business. Our tour ended spending some time in Chania for some shopping. Maria really puts her heart into her business. It was so nice to see Crete with a local guide. Would highly recommend Maria to other travelers.
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Sdtraveler1961
Sep 5, 2025
Loved everything Chania, Crete has to offer - If you're ever in Chania and looking for a guide, Maria is the one to go with! She was super punctual and made sure everything went smoothly from the start. Our group had some physical limitations, but Maria was really thoughtful, always suggesting places that were manageable for everyone. She made the experience personal, attentive to our needs, and had a great sense of where to take us without pushing anyone too hard. Plus, she was great at keeping us on schedule, ensuring we were back at the cruise terminal with plenty of time to spare. Overall, it was a really stress-free and enjoyable day, and I can’t recommend her enough!
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Vacation07351948798
Jul 26, 2025
Best day in Crete! - Best day in Crete. Highly recommended! Maria was amazing and caring! My family really enjoyed our time during the tour!!
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From $504 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).