Things to do in Heraklion

Activities, attractions and tours

A stone wall with a moat and boats docked at a harbor.
A harbor with boats docked, a stone wall, and a historic building in the background.
A harbor with various boats docked, a stone wall, and a large fortress in the background.
A seaside view with a white umbrella and wicker chairs.
A harbor with several boats docked, a stone wall, and a large fort in the background.

Things to do

Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

P1,758
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

P2,004
per adult
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

P1,758
per adult
Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

P15,473
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour
Knossos Palace

E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty

P2,462
per adult
E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty
Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

P2,659
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet

Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet

P1,407
per adult
Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet
Knossos Palace & Heraklion City –Full-Day Tour from Rethymno

Knossos Palace & Heraklion City –Full-Day Tour from Rethymno

P2,040
per adult
Knossos Palace & Heraklion City –Full-Day Tour from Rethymno
Hersonissos: Rent A Boat - No License Required

Hersonissos: Rent A Boat - No License Required

P11,267
per traveler
Hersonissos: Rent A Boat - No License Required
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Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ

Crete: Spinalonga, Elounda, & Agios Nikolaos Boat Tour & BBQ

Activity duration is 10 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 115 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,248 per adult
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Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
7.8 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,107 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 77 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,805 per adult
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All-inclusice Catamaran Day Cruise from Hersonissos to Dia Island

All-inclusice Catamaran Day Cruise from Hersonissos to Dia Island

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 10,185 per adult
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Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 77 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,805 per adult
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What to do in Heraklion

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A marina with numerous boats docked, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.

Heraklion Port

8.6/10 (1,664 reviews)
Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.
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A coastal cityscape with dense buildings, a clear blue sea, and mountainous background.

Agios Nikolaos

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a mountainous backdrop.

Ierapetra

A coastal town with a marina, boats, and buildings along the waterfront.

Hersonissos

A town nestled against a rocky cliff with visible cave dwellings.

Sivas

A coastal town with buildings along the beach, a mountain in the background, and clear turquoise waters.

Kokkini Chani

A coastal town with clear blue waters, a rocky breakwater, and mountains in the background.

Sissi

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a small river or lagoon.

Agios Vasileios

An outdoor café with tables and chairs under umbrellas, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Mochos