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Insider's Guide to Heraklion

Major attractions, tips and our top things to see and do.

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The fifth-biggest city in Greece, Crete’s capital buzzes with energy, mixing ancient origins and modern-day big-city bustle. Away from Heraklion there are beaches for relaxing, ancient ruins to explore, lovely villages and one of the world’s most ... 

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Tours & Tickets

Full Day Tour to Samaria Gorge

4 star rating: Recommended 7 Reviews

Enjoy this excursion to the prized national forest of Crete, the Samaria Gorge - the longest and most beautiful gorge in Europe.

Location: Heraklion, Greece
Duration: 16 hours (approx.)

From USD $74.38

Santorini Island Day Trip

4 star rating: Recommended 2 Reviews

Sail by high-speed boat to the beautiful Greek Island of Santorini where the day is yours to explore at leisure. Admire the contrasting beauty of the red and ...  Read more

Location: Heraklion, Greece
Duration: 12 hours (approx.)

From USD $188.29

Full Day Tour to Spinalonga Island with BBQ Lunch

4.5 star rating: Recommended 6 Reviews

From the pretty village of Elounda, reached by traveling the northern coastal route, take a boat to the island of Spinalonga. This former leper colony ...  Read more

Location: Heraklion, Greece
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

From USD $82.37

Ancient Palace of Knossos Tour

3.5 star rating: Worth doing 5 Reviews

No visit to the town of Heraklion is complete without a visit to the "Ancient Palace of Knossos", the origin of the legend of the labyrinth, which ...  Read more

Location: Heraklion, Greece
Duration: 5.5 - 6 hours

From USD $64.00

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