The 4 Best Tours in Agios Nikolaos

1.Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 432 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $58Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach and boat from selected Crete pickup points to Spinalonga, where a licensed guide explains its fortress and former leper colony. Swim at Kolokytha Bay, eat chicken or a vegetarian tortilla with wine or juice, then enjoy free time in Agios Nikolaos. Guides may speak English, German, Italian, French, or Polish.

“Brilliant tour guide, Yanis - really well organised and knowledgeable. Really friendly boat crew, trip after Spinalonga to swim was lovely and the bbq was delicious with a sensible veggie option too. Highly recommended.”

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2.Zeus Cave, Lassithi Plateau, Olive Oil Factory, Kritza, Pottery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 362 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Spend about seven hours exploring eastern Crete from Agios Nikolaos, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a Cretan lunch, olive oil tasting, mountain views, village walks, pottery, and the option to visit Dikteon Cave. Guides such as Petra, Michael, and Rolf add local stories, humor, and practical help along the way.

“A really wonderful trip to spend the whole day exploring Crete. The knowledge of our guide was second to none and always felt safe when driving across the more rugged terrain. The Zeus caves were closed at the time, which I wasn't aware of in advance, so worth checking if this is your main reason for booking. Otherwise, all the other activities were worth it.”

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3.Sarakina Gorge, Kritza, Oliveoil Tasting, Mountains, South Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride a climate-controlled Land Rover from Agios Nikolaos into Crete’s mountains with a local guide such as George, Petra, Michael, or Rolf. Taste olive oil, visit Kritsa, walk through Sarakina Gorge, enjoy a full lunch with wine and raki, and swim in the Libyan Sea near Myrtos.

“This was our best excursion of our trip. The views were fantastic! The climbing in the Gorge was so much fun and the guides did a fantastic job watching out and helping our group! Loved our food at the restaurant they took us to! Michael had lots of knowledge about Crete. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.Spinalonga PM Catamaran Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · from $134

Spend five hours aboard a spacious DanEri catamaran from Agios Nikolaos, sailing past Spinalonga to a clear-water bay for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and SUP. Enjoy unlimited soft drinks, beer, and white wine, plus a freshly prepared Mediterranean dinner, children’s meals, Wi-Fi, music, and sunset views.

“Everything perfect, food and dinner can be improved, provided max number of people on board is lowered a bit”

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