5 Spinalonga Island Tours in Heraklion Worth Booking

1.Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos Cruise with Lunch

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

Travel by air-conditioned bus and boat from Heraklion to Spinalonga, where guides such as Irini, Cristina, or Elena explain the island’s fortress and leper-colony past. Swim at Kolokytha Bay, eat lunch with wine or juice, then enjoy free time in Agios Nikolaos.

“It was very fun! The guide, Irini, was really lovely and knowledgeable. She explained Spinalonga’s story very beautifully. The transport was also very comfortable (the shuttle, the bus, and the boat). The beach was amazing and Agios Nikolaos is such a charming town. Would totally recommend.”

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2.Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 361 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $29

Spend a full day on Crete’s northeast coast, combining a boat ride, a swim at Kolokytha Bay, BBQ lunch, Spinalonga’s Venetian fortress, an olive oil tasting, and free time in Agios Nikolaos. Guides such as Mairy and Viola have helped make the day run smoothly.

“nice trip. Agios Nicolauses should have more time to see the city”

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3.Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, Elounda & Plaka Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 122 reviews · 8 - 15 hours · from $31

Spend a full day touring eastern Crete by air-conditioned coach and boat. Visit Agios Nikolaos, sail to Spinalonga, swim at Kolokytha Bay, taste olive oil, and stop in Plaka. A multilingual guide leads the day, though the schedule is long and boat, lunch, and Spinalonga fees cost extra.

“more time on Spinalonga, less time in Plaka, more time Elounda.”

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4.Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 63 reviews · from $28Best value

Travel from Heraklion or selected resorts to Kolokytha Beach, Spinalonga, Elounda, and Agios Nikolaos. A guide such as Mary explains Spinalonga’s layered past, while you swim, eat a simple BBQ, browse local shops, and enjoy Mirabello Bay.

“perfect the place was amazing and very good guide and tour”

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5.Elounda, Kolokitha, and Spinalonga Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 56 reviews · from $28

Meet at Elounda Port at 2 p.m. for a four-hour cruise past Spinalonga’s Venetian fortress, Barbarossa Cave, Skistra Beach, and Kolokitha. Swim in warm, clear water, use the onboard fruit and salad bar, and add drinks for an extra charge. Hotel transfers are optional.

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