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Ed is an excellent tour guide, supports locals and knows all of the best spots!

We booked a private tour with Stavros from Real Crete Tours - he’s known as the best guide on the island! His energy and genuine love for Crete make the day one big adventure. He will take you to places that you would never find on your own—from beautiful villages and stunning views to delicious local food and hidden beaches. He even had wine for us in the van overlooking a gorgeous beach vista stop! Speaking of his van, it’s a luxury Mercedes nearly brand new that made the full-day tour relaxing and comfortable. You definitely won't regret it booking with Stavros.

This was an absolutely wonderful tour. Our tour guide, King Ed, as we affectionately called him, was very welcoming, funny, and knowledgeable. He kept us entertained and learning by teaching us in a very fun manner. The semi-private tour itself was also amazing. Seeing and learning about the olive oil factory, exploring Knossos Palace, spending time at the villages, seeing and learning about the farms as well as the vineyards all added up to a wonderful tour. He also gave us olive oil from his own trees. Overall, a for sure 10/10; we had an amazing time and learned a lot about Crete.

Stavros was the best guide we have experienced on any vacation to Europe- his vast knowledge, informational stories regarding Greek history, combined with his wit and humour made the day a great pleasure

We are 3 couples who traveled to crete with edmund. The trip was beyond our expectations. He was an outstanding guide, very knowledgeable, and a wonderful sense of humor. I thought it was perfect and way. Beyond our expectations. You would be very privileged to travel with Ed.

A very enjoyable and interesting day trip. There was enough information. The bus driver and guide Stavros was excellent. With a good sense of humor, but at the same time serious enough. In short - a professional in his field. Many thanks, Stavros!

I booked us (me, husband & 18 yr son) onto a small group tour to see olive oil factory, the windmills, Lasithi plateau and traditional village. Stavros kindly picked us from our resort near agia Pelagia (for a small surcharge as it’s outside their normal pickup area), lucky us a cancellation meant that we had a private tour! Stavros then took us to see an olive oil factory (with tasting), followed by coffee in a village square. On the way Stavros kept us entertained with trivia question about Crete’s geography, mythology and history. We continued to the Lasithi plateau where we visited a farm, had some lovely strawberries and wine and looked at new/hydroponic ways to grow strawberries and tomatoes. After visiting a local pottery, we had lunch near the windmills, then visited the old plantane tree. On the way home, more trivia and yes we were “wrong again”…too much raki tasting too! Very, very enjoyable day was had by all - even by our 18 yr old, who really didn’t want to get up for 8:30 pick up! Thank you very much, highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Crete!

We had a fantastic day with Stavros! The itinerary of this tour was great - gave us a good feel of the island. We would have loved to see the cave, but it being closed is obviously not under the tour’s control. Stavros as a guide is truly phenomenal! He was a wealth of information and kept everyone, including our 18 yo & 19 yo, engaged with humour and interesting conversation. Highly recommended!

Eddie was the most amazing guide, so engaging and knowledgeable. We so enjoyed the tour , the time flew by! The kids are talking about it as the highlight of their holiday

Our family trip to Crete was made truly unforgettable, and we have Explore Real Crete Tours to thank for it. From the moment we were greeted by our guide, it felt less like a tour and more like being shown around by a long-lost friend. For my wife, our two kids, and myself, this wasn't just a tour; it was an immersion into the heart and soul of this beautiful island. Our guide was an absolute gem—not just a fountain of knowledge about Cretan history and culture, but someone who genuinely wanted to connect with us. He didn't just recite facts; he told stories that captivated all of us, adults and children alike. The best part was how he made us feel like part of his family, sharing laughs and stories as we drove through the stunning countryside. The day was filled with one incredible experience after another. We savored the most delicious and authentic local food, the kind you only find when you're with someone who knows the hidden spots. But the absolute highlight for our kids was an unexpected stop for fresh strawberry picking. Seeing their faces light up as they tasted strawberries straight from the plant was a priceless memory we'll cherish forever. If you're looking for a generic, cookie-cutter tour, this isn't it. But if you want to experience the real Crete, to taste its food, to feel its warmth, and to be treated like family, then you absolutely must book a tour with them. It was the best decision of our vacation.