Overview
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Discover villages, monasteries, panoramic views and timeless traditions of Crete on a guided tour.
If you want to explore Agios Nik. area, learn about the way of living, historical facts & meet a local, the tour is ideal for you!
Visit Kritsa & Neapoli village, remote villages and monasteries.
Guests joining the tour will gain immersive cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.
During tour i will present a PDF with information about Crete and we will talk about the places we visit and their way of living(presentation will be sent to guests after tour).
Ideal for people that they would like to know about other cultures and the local area.
During tour i will present and we will talk about the places we visit and their way of living.
We can stop and walk in villages that we pass if you want.
Driving time is about 1 hour & 30 min.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Driving its 1 hour 30 min. We make also two more stops in view points.
What To Expect
Kritsa
We will head to Kritsa village and there we will stop for a coffee knowing each other and share with you some basic information about Crete island. Here you can walk in the small street shop also during our coffee and we can visit depending on time the herbal museum.
Neapoli
We will pass the old capital of Lasithis region. Agios Nikolaos became after.
Options
Cultural tours - Agios Nikolaos - Tours in villages
Pickup included
What‘s Included
In-person Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Sandwich or toast
Coffee and/or Tea
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely day with Manolis
Mark S,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the Cultural Tour of Villages out of Agios Nikolaos. We had a great day with our guide, Manolis, and his driver/friend, Dennis(sp?). Had a lovely visit to the mountainside village of Krista, starting at the top and walking, with Manolis, down alleys, steps, etc to the main square. We talked to many locals and enjoyed the great views along the way. Next we had a stop at the workshop of an amazing local artisan. This gentleman grew grapes and all kinds of vegetables, but his main interest was creating art by sculpting wood and stone, shaping metal, painting and various other ways of creating. He finished by playing songs on string instruments that he created. Extremely interesting fellow! We drove through and heard about the history of several other villages as we made our way from the mountains down to the coast. There, we enjoyed wine above a quaint marina, with a view overlooking Spinalonga island. From there we had a short drive South to Agios Nikolaos.
Deep dive into Crete culture and Crete life
Rachel S,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a seriously intensive and in depth driving tour. We were thrilled with our view of Crete & Grecian culture. We started early and ended late, with our guide,Manolis and driver Nikos. By the end they were more like family. We saw both the tourist areas, but more importantly, the beautiful rural countryside. We visited an herbologist, saw neighborhoods (old and new), all detailed by our guides. We stopped when we saw something of interest: small villages, larger towns, mountains, historic passes, beautiful valleys, town squares, coffee shops, old farms. The list is long, but truly a great snd deep dive into Crete, past and present. Great tour.
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