Tour Experts
Tour Experts
5
Historical & Heritage ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate ToursFood ToursArchaeology Tours
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Full view
About
Travel Agency GUIDES OF GREECE - SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT - TAILOR MADE TRAVEL SERVICES EE with a trademark N254686 and EOT N 1039 E 6000 0454101 was created by active licensed professional tour guides offering services directly to the guests visiting Crete. We organize archaeological tours and excursions, coach tours for groups, educational tours for colleges and schools with licensed tourist guides - archaeologists. Our team consists of licensed guides with further academic education in Archaeology, History, Art. We can arrange chauffeur services with licensed guides - archeaologists, transfers combined with visits of important sites on the way. We focus on excursions and specialize on private tours in Crete. In Greece, tourist guiding is a recognized profession. All our tourist guides are professional licensed and registered with the Ministry of Tourism members of Tourist Guides Alliance P.C . We accept all major credit cards and support registered transactions via banks.
Similar Experiences
Travelers talk about
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
271 reviews
Excellent
265
Very good
5
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
0
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
Mary Ann
Orsay, France2 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Ioanna our guide for the Palace of Knossos was excellent. We had visited the Archeological Museum on our own in the morning and purchased the tickets for the palace in advance on line in order to avoid the lines—as the agency had suggested. (A joint ticket for the museum and palace was no longer available at the time of our visit.) The agency had warned us not to visit the palace in the morning because of crowds from the cruise ships. We could not visit the site in the late afternoon as suggested, so we scheduled the tour for 13H30. The guide was of course very knowledgeable, but she was also very considerate of our age (late 70s) and slow pace. She also stopped in shadier spots to avoid the afternoon heat. The agency was professional is all respects and replied quickly to our questions before and after booking. After the tour we received an email with an extensive bibliography and suggestions for further reading about the Minoans. We highly recommend booking a tour with Tour Experts for a visit to Knossos.
Written May 27, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Rikka D
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Couples
We enjoyed a private early morning tour with Panos, ahead to the burning sun and busloads of other tourists. Very pleasant and informative, the two hours passed super fast, Panos had answers to almost all related and less related questions we had. Also on the broader geographical and historical picture and actual situation of Crete. It was one of the highlights of our holiday, next to hiking, swimming and gorgeous food.
Written September 18, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Arry v
London, UK45 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Couldn't recommend this tour more highly! We were incredibly lucky. We’d booked the cheaper option (part of a group of 16 people max), but we were the only ones, so basically had a private tour.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Crete, ancient history and the archaeological sites. We visited Knossos. The tour is advertised to start at 5pm, but the timed tickets at Knossos give you entrance 15 mins before the start time, so the tour really starts at 4.45pm (16:45). There was a slight hiccough with finding the guide. We went to the kiosk at 4.45pm to ask if they knew where we might find him. They did. Turns out he was waiting on a bench a little bit further along from where we had been sitting, holding a sign with (part of) my surname on it. The advantage of starting at that time is that the site is much quieter. Most of the visitors from the cruise ships have left by that time of the day. It was a really pleasant time to explore the site. It was also a lot cooler.
Knossos is not the best archaeological site, by the way. It was one of the first to be dug up by the Victorians and was butchered somewhat by Evans, who was in charge of the project. Obviously not the fault of the tour company, but if you’re reading this trying to decide which sites to visit: there are more authentic sites out there. Our guide led us around the site for almost 90 minutes. His English is excellent. He spoke quietly, but clearly. He was considerate of other visitors and tried to steer us to corners where he could talk to us without being in the way of others. He made sure we didn’t stand in the sun for too long.
His understanding of the site and the history is really good and thorough. He is aware of more recent research and what that research might mean. I feel that I have learned so much in just 90 minutes.
I have wanted to visit Knossos, for personal reasons, for 40 years or more. Finally visiting Knossos was, in and of itself, a dream come true for me. Doing so with this guide and seeing the place through his eyes made it an even better experience.
We visited the acropolis (Athens) a few days ago. We had a guided tour there. I was disappointed by that tour. This was everything that your wasn’t: interactive, clear, engaging.
Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ for such a wonderful tour.
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Crete, ancient history and the archaeological sites. We visited Knossos. The tour is advertised to start at 5pm, but the timed tickets at Knossos give you entrance 15 mins before the start time, so the tour really starts at 4.45pm (16:45). There was a slight hiccough with finding the guide. We went to the kiosk at 4.45pm to ask if they knew where we might find him. They did. Turns out he was waiting on a bench a little bit further along from where we had been sitting, holding a sign with (part of) my surname on it. The advantage of starting at that time is that the site is much quieter. Most of the visitors from the cruise ships have left by that time of the day. It was a really pleasant time to explore the site. It was also a lot cooler.
Knossos is not the best archaeological site, by the way. It was one of the first to be dug up by the Victorians and was butchered somewhat by Evans, who was in charge of the project. Obviously not the fault of the tour company, but if you’re reading this trying to decide which sites to visit: there are more authentic sites out there. Our guide led us around the site for almost 90 minutes. His English is excellent. He spoke quietly, but clearly. He was considerate of other visitors and tried to steer us to corners where he could talk to us without being in the way of others. He made sure we didn’t stand in the sun for too long.
His understanding of the site and the history is really good and thorough. He is aware of more recent research and what that research might mean. I feel that I have learned so much in just 90 minutes.
I have wanted to visit Knossos, for personal reasons, for 40 years or more. Finally visiting Knossos was, in and of itself, a dream come true for me. Doing so with this guide and seeing the place through his eyes made it an even better experience.
We visited the acropolis (Athens) a few days ago. We had a guided tour there. I was disappointed by that tour. This was everything that your wasn’t: interactive, clear, engaging.
Σας ευχαριστώ πολύ for such a wonderful tour.
Written September 10, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ingrid E
4 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
Recommended. Panos Kritikos from Tour Experts is a very knowledgeable and committed guide. We participated in a small group, which worked great. I also recommend visiting the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion in the morning and Knossos afterwards.
Automatically translated
Written July 9, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
lionellemeur
New York City, NY14 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Our family enjoyed an amazing day of archeological site visits with Panos and we highly recommend his services. Even before we started Panos advised us on the best day to go in order to avoid crowds in Knossos (based on cruise ship schedules). Panos was engaging and very knowledgeable, he came prepared with maps and pictures to explain the sites and what is known of Minoan civilization (as well as what archeologists have yet to uncover). After a stop at the Roman site of Gortyna, Panos took us to a nice taverna for lunch and a welcome break for the kids. We finished the tour at Phaistos, also an impressive site, less crowded, and which benefited from better excavation methods. Along the way we enjoyed exchanging with Panos and through him learning about Greek and Cretan culture. Thank you Panos for the great day and for your patience with our family!
Written April 18, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Edward C
Houston, TX34 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
I used Panos Kritikos as driver guide for three days viewing archeological and cultural sites across Crete. I had a wonderful time and cannot recommend him and his company highly enough. I would definitely contact him again and schedule more time on the island. His vehicle was comfortable and his driving was great. His knowledge of archeology is extensive and he did everything possible to make my experience enjoyable. He also took me to some great non-touristy restaurants and helped order some amazing food. It's hard to pick a favorite but the chicken with lemon sauce was remarkable. Again, I do a lot of traveling and see a lot of guides and Panos is up there with the very best. A true gentleman and a scholar. If you are looking for a great experience in Crete, this is a great family business that can help you create a wonderful journey and customized experience.
Written June 20, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Aliina H
4 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Panos offered a fantastic tour! He took great care to explain the historical context of the site, including the controversial archaeological and restoration practices. At each stop, he pointed out what was original and what was recreated, as well as how accurate the recreated structures and art were likely to be. He also brought the site to life through stories of how geopolitics, religion, trade, and geography would have affected the community in different eras.
Written October 6, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Catherine M
17 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We flew to Crete for the day from Santorini. There is so very much to do on the island, but our time was limited. We chose the tour for seeing the museum and the Minoan ruins. Ioanna was our guide through each area. Let me start by saying this was far better than trying to see them on your own. We were advised to see the museum first due to non publicized hours and the museum closing early. We had time for a fantastic lunch at the restaurant she recommended and we tried a few new foods she recommended as well. The day ended with the ruins and learning the fascinating history of this ancient civilization. I highly, highly recommend this tour and Ioanna as a personal guide!
Written May 10, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
SMT
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
Thoroughly enjoyable visit to Knossos expertly guided by Panos. We visited the site in early in the morning followed by a tour of Heraklion. We were marvelled by Panos’ knowledge of the site, archaeological debate and more contemporary history on our visit to Heraklion. He was a super guide & great company. We would certainly recommend him to anyone keen to learn more about the area!
Written July 22, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Mary F
2 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The half-day tour of Knossos and the Archeology Museum were a highlight our trip to Crete. Panos provided a wonderful overview of the site, its cultural importance and its place in time. His enthusiasm for and knowledge of the subject were on full display throughout the morning, and he guided us to the most important objects within the collection, avoiding the ADC (another damn ceramic) problem. Run, don't walk, to book this edifying experience.
Written May 26, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi. What is your website. I would like to book a tour in Sept
Written June 21, 2018
Our company website is Tour Experts , Private tours on Crete , you can find us on line and through TripAdvisor as well. Let us know the dates , the number of participants , the highlights you wish to include in your day trip , in order to check availability and to be accurate on the total cost.
Kind Regards
Panos Kritikos
Written June 21, 2018
Hi, What's your website & or email address? I'm interested in arranging private tour for our trip to Crete on June 1st & 2nd. Do you have availabilities for us? We are a family of 3 (2 adults + 1 kid 6 years old). We have 2 days to explore Crete. Can you please reach out to me to propose a good itineraries/suggestions/must-see/must-do/must-eat, & typical tour duration & cost. We will be heading to Santorini after Crete. Do you also offer private tours in Santorini? Thank you.
Written May 9, 2018
Good day,
I was a patron on the tour. We went with the Tour Experts private tours in Crete that's who company who guided us. Highly recommend them. Request Dimitra she's awesome with the kids. Check out The Tour Experts Travel Agency it was created by Joanna Christofakaki and Panos Kritikos, you can't put links in this thread so good them. Hope this helps you
Eddy
Written May 9, 2018
Очень восторженные отзывы о ваших турах. А есть туры с русско-говорящим гидом? Сппсибо.
Written May 5, 2018
Thank you for contacting us . Although I dont speak Russian , we will be glad to organize a tour for you . We have professional licensed Russian speaking guides and registered vehicles ,vans and mini buses , so we can offer a variety of private tours and transfers all over Crete. Check our website and contact us for detailed description of the services we offer.
Kind regards
Panos Kritikos
Cretan Tour Experts Travel Agency
Written May 6, 2018
Bonjour, Le. Que voudriez-vous savoir sur cette attraction ?
EST CE QUE PANOS PARLE LE FRANCAIS ?
Written March 3, 2018
Greetings fro Heraklion.
Thank you for contacting us through TripAdvisor. Unfortunately I don’t speak your beautiful language, but we have professional licensed guides in our team that can guide you in any site or museum in French . You can contact us through our website and we will let you know the details .
Kind Regards
Panos Kritikos
Cretan Tour Experts Travel Agency.
Written March 4, 2018
You can check online directly from the flight companies , because it also depends on the dates ( and of course the earlier you book the better price you get - there are also online offers. You can subscribe and the sites inform you about their offers )
Written April 3, 2017
Greetings from Heraklion. Thank you for contacting us. Best way to visit Santorini would be one of the speed ferries (from Heraklion). If cost is not an issue you can also check for a flight ( from Heraklion airport)
Written April 3, 2017
With my husband we are looking for a mid range tour in Crete 3 or 4 days? An you give us an idea of the price in April please?.Thank you. Annina
Written February 23, 2017
Greetings from Heraklion , Crete.
Please contact us through our site , in order to provide the best possible option . At "Discover Crete" you can find a variety of tours and programs that we can organize. It is important to let us know the dates, the starting point ( the area of your accommodation ) if you have specific requirements concerning the transportation, the sites you wish to visit . We will be glad to at least act as insiders and help you plan your stay.
Panos Kritikos
Cretan Tour Experts Travel Agency
Written February 23, 2017
Hi again this is Marianne and we want to confirm the private tour for September 8 for 6 adults. Thank you.
Written August 18, 2016
Greetings once again .
I have received your request only through TripAdvisor, but not through our site . Please contact us through the website in order to get all the details of the tour ( tour description ) and receive the confirmation for the tour . I don't have your email and I cannot contact you in any other way.
Waiting for your reply.
Panos Kritikos
Cretan Tour Experts Travel Agency
Written August 19, 2016
Did you receive my email? We are looking to hire you for a private tour on September 8. 6 adults looking to go to Heraklion from Rethymno and explore the palace, ruins, small towns and villages and explore the beauty and culture of island. Per naps a winery visit and a great linch spot with locals. We want to experience Crete with you. Thank you
Written August 16, 2016
Hi it's Marianne. We are a family of 6 adults staying in Rethynom. We would like a tour that includes going to palace, ruins, town of Heraklion, visiting small towns and villages and experience the natural beauty and culture of the island. Perhaps stopping at a winery and a nice place for lunch with the locals. September 8. Thank you.
Written August 16, 2016
Thank you for contacting us through TripAdvisor. In order to get detailed information and description of the tour, please contact us through our site.
Thank you
Panos Kritikos
Cretan Tour Experts Travel Agency
Written August 19, 2016
Showing results 1-10 of 18
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.