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Spinalonga Island Tour Ticket
Free cancellation
Place: Crete
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language: German, English, French, Dutch, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Entrance fees included
Fast track
Guided tour
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Tour with Audioguide
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Do this because
- Spinalonga island
- Venetian fortress
- Former leper colony
This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.
What to expect
The tiny island of Spinalonga is just a short hop away from Crete but a visit is like stepping back in time. Centuries of history are packed within the walls that encircle the islet. You'll sail to Spinalonga from Elounda, a 25-minute cruise.
On arrival at the islet – which is no more than 435m long and 230m wide – you'll find yourself immersed in its history straight away. Over the years, Spinalonga has been a Venetian outpost, an Ottoman town and a leper colony, which led to it being dubbed the ‘isle of tears'.
A guided walk will show you around the Venetian fortress and the leper colony – which closed in the 1950s. See the main street, still lined with the shops and houses where the lepers attempted to live ordinary lives. And look round the old hospital and graveyard. After fascinating if poignant visit, you'll board the boat and sail back to Elounda.
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Important to know
- You will meet your guide at 08:50 in Elounda square in the church under the clock
- Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- Transfers not included
- Bring your passport or official EU identification
- Food and drinks not included
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What’s included
Boat trip
Entrance to Spinalonga
Guide
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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