Things to Do in Heraklion

Book your Knossos Palace e-ticket and discover the most iconic attraction of Crete with a compelling digital audio tour on your smartphone.

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island on a modern and large sailing yacht and try water activities, such as SUP paddleboarding and snorkeling. Enjoy an authentic Mediterranean meal and unlimited drinks.

Experience traditional Greek vineyards alongside a certified sommelier on this private excursion by SUV. Venture into the countryside and learn about the winemaking traditions of Crete, including a visit to a 500-year-old wine press. Your tour includes a wine tasting of 12 premium wines paired with local snacks and culminates with a delicious 3-course Cretan meal in the middle of the vineyards. Private tour with full access to the vineyard. All food and drink is included Taste several different local wines Fully guided — see hidden gems and get local knowledge.

Visit the home of the Minotaur at this ancient Greek wonder

Discover the fascinating secrets of the Minoan civilisation by exploring the ancient Palace of Knossos with an expert English-speaking guide. Unmissable!

Enjoy a private tour of Elafonissi beach with pick-up and discover in one day all the best spots of the Western part of Crete.

Explore the Northeast part of Crete, visit the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos, and the village of Elounda on this day trip. Take a boat trip to Spinalonga Island and learn the history of the fort.

In this guided tour, you will have the opportunity to explore nature, history and tradition of the region of Lasithi Plateau with it's 16 picturesque villages and Minoan civilization Knossos Palace. We'll explore Old Windmills, Traditional Villages of Lasithi Plateau,Aposelemis Dam, 2400 years old Plane tree in Krasi village, an Olive Oil Factory, a Pottery,Olive Groves, will have a Greek Coffee in a traditional caffe and of course we'll have lunch in family taverna to taste some of the most iconic dishes of Crete. In the end of the tour, we'll explore the most visited site in Crete, Knossos Palace. Knossos Palace, is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece. Visiting the Lasithi Plateau and Knossos Palace, offers a journey through time,history and nature, allowing travelers to experience the authentic charm and rich traditions of Crete. If you would like to explore and learn about Cretan history,mythology,tradition,nature and food in one day,this tour is for you.

A real Greek tragedy would be missing this astonishing museum

Sail through Crete's crystal clear waters on this Dia Island Day Trip. You'll visit Agios Georgios Bay and the Panagia Cave as you explore.

Discover Heraklion by eco bike and see the city in a completely different perspective

Visit the world-famous Santorini island hassle-free with roundtrip transport. Enjoy guided visits to Fira and Oia as well as plenty of free time to explore on your own.

In a small and friendly group, partake in a sensational visit of 2 wineries of Archanes area. Visit first a new and dynamic boutique winery. Visit the facilities, from production area to bottling area, cellars with the winemakers explainign about wine process and technics. This will be followed by a wine tasting with a sample of 5 wines representing some of the most interesting local grapes varietals. Move then to a multi awarded winery for another 5 wine sample tasting. Before lunch, in the restaurant, discover about extra virgin olive oil tasting and other traditional products like honey, marmelades, vinegars,... Discover traditional Cretan cooking with a mezze bar visit for a real Cretan lunch. Prepare for several plates of cold and warm mezzes to be brought to your table to share. This is a fantastic experience in a cozy, friendly atmosphere. Continue your wine tasting here with 5 of the best wines of the island perfectly paired with your food.

Enjoy tasting different olive oils paired with local foods

With this ticket to Knossos Palace, you can discover the secrets of the Minoan civilisation and visit this complex built around 1700 BC.

Enjoy a visit to the the Palace of Knossos and to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum with a combo e-ticket and 2 audio tours on your phone

Explore Heraklion city at your own pace using a hop-on hop-off bus with a 48-hour ticket. Get access to 2 bus routes, see famous landmarks, and visit the Knossos archaeological site and Ammoudara Beach.

Embark on this full day Private tour to explore the real side of Crete , walk through the old narrow streets in the traditional villages, visit one of the best wineries in Crete to taste some of the best local wines , ( OPTIONAL) Visit and learn about the Old Wind Mills and explore Lasithi Plateau , Visit a olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production and we get to taste different kind of olive oil . Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles while learning about local traditions, history and myths. Stop at a family restaurant up on the mountain to taste a few local dishes ( OPTIONAL) Dive into the Minoan civilization while exploring Knossos Palace .( OPTIONAL) Experience the Greek Myth with us and create memories that will last for ever. We can customize the tour on your wishes and needs so just let us know. We can pick you up from Heraklion region and port , Rethimno region, Agios Nikolaous and Elounda .

Prepare to make a splash at Crete's top waterpark!

Delve into the fascinating history of Crete: explore the most important landmarks and monuments in Heraklion on this guided walking tour.

Discover Knossos Palace and Heraklion museum from Heraklion onboard of a premium-class vehicle and enjoy a traditional Cretan wine tasting.

Avoid the long lines at Heraklion's Knossos Palace with your skip-the-line ticket and relive Greek history on a guided walking tour. Choose the size of your tour and explore the ancient interior.

We undertake your transportation to and from Heraklion Airport with private premium minivan (Mercedes Benz Vito - Premium).

Discover Heraklion's historic marvels on an exhilarating ecobike tour

On this tour to Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos, we'll discover two of the most charming places on Crete. We'll also take a dip at Kolokitha Bay.

Discover Knossos Palace and the Cretan villages thanks to this private tour with guide and skip-the-line accesses to the archaeological areas.

Ride through Crete's majestic mountains on a guided horseback tour and visit places made legendary by Greek mythology. Enjoy a delicious Cretan lunch with homemade wine on a laid-back farm.

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. Afterwards, the tour will ascend to the Diktaion Andron, an ancient cave believed to be the birthplace of Zeus. Take in the incredible view of the Lasithi Plateau. After that amazing experience the tour will take you to the vibrant city of Agios Nikolaos through a long-forgotten route where you get to see wildgoats from up close. There you can visit, surrounded by many legends, Voulismeni lake. Next, visit the villages of Elouda and Plaka with the beautiful beach where you can take a swim or/and visit the world-famous Spinaloga which is a short boat-ride away.

Bike through city streets and taste local food

If you're a nature lover, this hiking tour of Samaria Gorge is for you, you'll discover the marvels of Crete as you hike!

Enjoy this private tour of Western Crete and explore ancient villages and Byzantine monasteries.

Discover the culture and beauty of Crete on this guided day trip. Explore the cosmopolitan town of Rethimno, visit the little Venice of Crete, Chania, and see the picturesque lake Kournas.

Join this 6-hour excursion through the Cretan mountains and traditional villages that will delight you with local informations, tastings and traditional food, as well as a breathtaking sunset, accompanied with sparkling wine and fresh fruits.

Visit hidden local eateries in the city and taste a variety of delicious food

On our day trip to Santorini from Heraklion, you'll explore one of Greece's most beautiful volcanic islands. You'll also visit Oia and Fira!

Discover the village of Matala and the best spots of southern Crete during this private tour with pick-up from Heraklion.

Gallop through Crete's Finikia mountains on horseback. Marvel at the beautiful scenery on this horseback riding tour.

Have the chance to enjoy this private tour of Crete, which includes Knossos palace, the archeological museum and the Lasithi Plateau.. This tour combines history and nature so it fulfills everyone's desires. Since is a private tour the itinerary can be customized to your needs and interests. On this full day tour, travel in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle, taste some Cretan snacks and "enter" into ancient Greece.

Learn the art of cooking authentic Cretan cuisine and taste it with local wine

We'll soar over the Lasithi plateau and have amazing views of the vast plains of eastern Crete during this hot air balloon ride over Heraklion!

Discover east Crete during this private full-day tour from Heraklion. Enjoy the amazing panorama and explore the best spots of the area.

Join a day trip by bus to the Palace of Knossos and to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Enjoy a guided tour by a licensed guide and later visit the ancient city of Heraklion.

If you love wine olive oil , nature , old traditional villages , local history and culture then embark on this tour . We explore Crete on your own way in a small group or upgrade to the Private option . We start our tour by visiting an olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production from harvesting to pressing then of course taste many different kind of olive oils combined with local herbs . After that we go up on the mountain to visit a few old traditional villages and walk through the narrow streets, visit the old wind mills. Up on the mountain we stop at a family restaurant for lunch but it’s OPTIONAL. Next we will visit a winery so you can learn all about local grape varieties and wines then taste 5 or more different wines. We can pick you up from your hotel if it’s located in the Heraklion city area ,Heraklion port , Malia , Hersonisos, Gouves , Anissara , Analipsi . We can arrange to meet at a meeting point that is convenient for you .

Walk through ancient streets and visit the bustling Morosini Fountain

Discover Cretan culture in this live music and dance show at a traditional village on the island. And enjoy delicious Cretan food with a buffet dinner!

Discover eastern Crete, the island fortress of Spinalonga and the town of Agios Nikolaos during this private tour with pick-up from Heraklion.

There are plenty of ways to explore Crete, but nothing compares to exploring the sea with EOS Yachts. Join a mythical luxury catamaran cruise to Dia Island - swim, snorkel, SUP, Mediterranean flavors!

Embark on this full day private tour so we can explore south and north Crete , Preveli Beach and Palm tree forest and the best waterfall in Crete , Kourtaliotioko gorge and Rethimno old town. First we will start our tour by enjoying an iced coffee with beautiful views in Agia Pelagia then head to Kourtaliotiko gorge, walk foto see the water falls then get back up to our ride to head towards south Crete. Next stop will be at Preveli Beach where we will walk first at the Palm forest then relax for a few hours to swim on the beach. Now it’s time to get Bain out ride and visit either Rethimno old town or the old traditional village of Margarites . We can customize the tour on your wishes and needs so please don’t hesitate to ask us and let us know.

Ride an e-bike, explore the Knossos palace countryside, and taste wine!

On this day trip, we'll go to some of the most beautiful parts of Crete. The Monastery of Kera Kardiotissa, Psychroand the village of Tzermiado await!