Private Tour
Battle of Crete WW2 Private Tour (price per group of 6)
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests (price is for 6 persons).
Explore the battlefields and memorials where the first airborne-only attack in history took place. The Battle of Crete is unique because it's the first attack in history prepared and performed exclusively by airborne units. It was a man to man battle where belligerents had little support from their far-flung bases. In this tour we will give a detailed account of the battle of Crete regarding equipment, units, strengths and weaknesses, defence and attack positions, the course of battle and various stories! We can focus on specific units, nationalities or any interest you might have and customize the tour. We will visit the main battle locations in western Crete at Maleme and Galatas, two Cemeteries, an amazing collection of artifacts from the battle and a couple of Memorials. Bring a 30GB USB stick to load some reports, books, diaries, maps and photos of the Battle of Crete!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
What To Expect
Souda Bay War Cemetery
In the Commonwealth Cemetery lie the allied soldiers who perished in the Battle of Crete. We will walk around the graves and tell you stories. We will also visit the nearby 42nd street memorial, where a bayonet charge took place.
German Military Cemetery
Will visit the German Cemetery located on the strategic hill 107 overlooking Maleme airfield, and how the battle developed. Will make a quick stop next to Maleme airfield (its still a military area and access is forbidden). We will walk to the allied headquarters on top of hill 107 with nice views of the area.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Guiding Services for the WW2 Memorials in Chania
Air-conditioned vehicle
10 euro - For snacks and drinks
25 euro per person for lunch (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Battle of Crete WW2 Private Tour (price per group of 6)
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A History Tour that became an unforgettable experience!
678apostolisb,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Us and some of our friends chose to go off the beaten track and do a history tour with our tour guide George. The chance of getting to know so much for such a historical event and having George doing an amazing job making this tour an experience for us was trully the best thing for the day for us! If you live history take this tour! You will not regret it!
A history day about a great battle in WW2
mariapW3200EQ,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great history tour about a Battle, not widely known between the Germans and the Allies. George picked us up promptly, took good care of us and took us to various places where the events took place and gave us abundant information and amazing details. Thank you George for having a great time!
The Battle Crete through the eyes of a local Historian
316giannisz,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magnificent tour, we spent all day exploring and learning so much about the participants and their objectives during the battle. George is a very good lad who knows so much about history and unless you pause him, he will keep talking all day!
The best tour!
nedf2020,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, George, was extremely friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. His passion for history, teaching, and sharing stories about the past was evident during the entire tour and we all had fun and learned so much. George has a wealth of knowledge - along with a great sense of humor! - and is interesting and entertaining. Our time together flew by and the tour was exactly what I wanted. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Crete. If you’re interested in a tour filled with amazing information and stories about the Battle of Crete, this is the one. Highly recommended!
A history day on significant WW2 battle
46kostass,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A history tour that we will always remember, our tour guide George was thorough and with abundant information about this significant battle. He will provide you with hidden details and amazing facts. Do not miss him!
A full history day
ellik803,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a historic tour with plentiful information and insight about the war events that took place on the island during WW2. The guide is full of information about everything!
Splendid day of history about the Battle of Crete in Chania area
R7284HT ,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a splendid day with Tour guide, learning so much about the Battle and at the same time he was so accommodating to our needs that made the best of our day! We strongly recommend to take this.
A fantastic day about the Battle of Crete
nikiapoxanias,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A memorable day with historian/tour guide George. In the end we were excited to learn so much about what happened on the island and its consequences on the war's aftermath.
Detailed tour with tour guide George
T443UK ,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour in order for somebody to learn the fundamental details of the Battle of Crete. You will find out about the main battle sites, the Royal CommonWealth and German Cemeteries, monuments plus details about hidden aspects of the battle. Tour guide George is fantastic.
George is your guide to learn everything about The Battle of Crete
Camper22277275450,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide George took us on this wonderful tour and he was very informative and communicative about the facts that took place on the island in WW2.
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