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Recommended activities in Heraklion
Tours & day trips
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Crete: Balos and Gramvousa Cruise
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h
8.4 out of 10 with 91 reviews
8.4/10
91 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 117 reviews
8/10
117 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
9.6 out of 10 with 13 reviews
9.6/10
13 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
7.8 out of 10 with 146 reviews
7.8/10
146 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
9.2 out of 10 with 39 reviews
9.2/10
39 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Rethymno: Knossos Palace and Heraklion Guided Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 57 reviews
9.6/10
57 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h+
9.4 out of 10 with 802 reviews
9.4/10
802 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Knossos Palace & Historical Heraklion City Tour, with Old Market
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
8.6 out of 10 with 22 reviews
8.6/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 68 reviews
10/10
68 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town
Activity duration is 14 hours and 30 minutes
14h 30m+
9.0 out of 10 with 26 reviews
9/10
26 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
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Horseback Riding at Finikia Mountain & Lunch from Heraklion
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
10/10
10 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos and Elounda with BBQ Lunch
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h+
8.2 out of 10 with 32 reviews
8.2/10
32 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Small-Group Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch
Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
4h 30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 40 reviews
9.4/10
40 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete Heraklion: 3.5 hrs Adventure & Authentic Villages
Activity duration is 3 hours and 40 minutes
3h 40m
9.8 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9.8/10
15 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
8.4/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chania Old Port: All-inclusive Catamaran Trip Agioi Theodori
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Horse Ride in the Cretan Mountains
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 112 reviews
9.8/10
112 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Land Rover Safari on Minoan Route
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 169 reviews
9.8/10
169 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Ecobike Sightseeing Tour with Greek Meze
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Archanes: Small Group Wine Experience & Food Pairing
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion E-Bike Food Tour – Discover the Flavours of Crete
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 61 reviews
9.8/10
61 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Luggage Storage close to Heraklion
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Knossos and Heraklion History and Culture City Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Knossos Palace & Archaeological Museum Private Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Customised Private Crete Island Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Half-Day or Sunset Tour with style
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Heraklion: Private Beekeeping Experience with Honey Tasting
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private-Knossos Palace-Zeus -Villages-Olive Oil Factory
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.8/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Classes & workshops
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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h+
9.4 out of 10 with 156 reviews
9.4/10
156 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chania Old Port: All-inclusive Catamaran Trip Agioi Theodori
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dia Island: Small Group Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Knossos Zeus Cave Villages Olive Oil Factory Tour
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 53 reviews
10/10
53 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete 4x4 Tour: Farm Visit, Cooking Class, Pottery & Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 29 reviews
9.8/10
29 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lasithi, Zeus Cave, Olive Mill Farm & Knossos Combo Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 27 reviews
9.4/10
27 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion: Cretan Wine Tasting Experience
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
10/10
13 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kleanthi Olive Farm: Guided Tour with Local Delicacies Tasting
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
9.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
9.8/10
24 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Crete: Road Trip to Lasithi, Zeus Cave & Olive Mill Farm
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9.4/10
17 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Knossos Palace and Pottery experience. Excursion Safari
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9.8/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shows & concerts
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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
9.0 out of 10 with 116 reviews
9/10
116 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
8.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
8.4/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Dia Island: Small Group Full Day Sailing Trip with meal
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cretan Night: Dinner & Live Show at Pano Karouzanos Village
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
9.4/10
26 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Crete: Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.8 out of 10 with 22 reviews
9.8/10
22 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Heraklion Crete: Cretan and Greek Dance Lesson at Arolithos
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9.8/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Cretan Village Dinner with Music & Dancers
Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
6h 30m+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Heraklion: Cretan Night with Dinner & Live Show
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Greek Evening in Heraklion
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Chania: Private Wine Tasting and Cretan Dinner Tour
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
