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The tiny island of Spinalonga is just a short hop away from Crete, but a visit is like stepping back in time. Centuries of history are packed within the walls that encircle it. See it through the eyes of a local on this exclusive full day tour, which also takes in two coastal towns on Mirabello Bay. Veta, one of our guides, says, 'You'll visit the pretty fishing village of Elounda and the seaside town of Agios Nikolaos. You'll try some typical Cretan food in a taverna, too.'
Spinalonga has been many things throughout its existence, including a Venetian outpost and an Ottoman town. It was even a leper colony, which led to it being dubbed the ‘Isle of Tears'. You'll take a walk with our local guide, who'll lead you along narrow lanes of long-abandoned roofless dwellings and show you around the fortress and the colony, which closed in the 1950s. What's more, you'll beat the crowds by arriving early on the first ferry of the day.
Later, you'll sail back via the seaside village of Elounda. You'll have some free time to explore at your own pace. Swim, stretch out in the sunshine or watch the world go by at one of the many family-run bars on the waterfront. Then, it's onto a nearby taverna for a tasty Cretan lunch. Rounding off the day is a visit to Agios Nikolaos, a chic coastal town sheltered by two offshore islets. Many make a beeline for the bars overlooking the boat-fringed inshore lake.
Based on 270 reviews from verified customers
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Safety
4.6/5
Service
4.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Staff
4.6/5
Suesie26
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
This was a very long day and although we enjoyed it we did think that maybe one of the visits to Elounda or aghios Nicholas should be dropped as there ...
Jonathan
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Seats are too close together for 6'2" person. The pickups/drop-offs took 2 hours each way. It was nice to look at bits of the island but I wouldn't wa ...
Christine
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled with family
18 - 24 years old
Bad
Overall rated1/5
Elizabeth
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Was all very good very busy
Julia Atkinson
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
We were not aware how long we would be on the coach picking up and that we had a taxi ride first. Over 2 hrs before reaching island and same back with ...
Martin
From United States of America - July 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Everything except the lunch was exactly what the trip said it was going to be That is the only thing that stopped me giving it an overall 10