Tours & Activities in Heraklion

Book your Knossos Palace e-ticket with audio tour and discover the most iconic attraction of Crete.

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

Enjoy an exclusively private experience - no other guests included - fully guided by a local certified Sommelier. Venture into the countryside by SUV and visit two award-winning Cretan Wineries and a 500+ year old wine press. Your tour includes tasting of 12 selected premium wines paired with traditional local snacks and culminates with a delicious 3-course Cretan meal in the middle of the vineyards.

Visit the home of the Minotaur at this ancient Greek wonder

Become a pro diver with our beginner scuba diving lesson in Agia Pelagia. You'll learn all the essential theory and practical material for this fun sport!

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.

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.

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.

A real Greek tragedy would be missing this astonishing museum

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

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

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 traditional villages, visit a winery to taste some of the best local wines , ( OPTIONAL) visit and learn about the Old Wind Mills and Explore Lasithi Plateau , Visit an 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 . Experience the Greek Myth with us and create memories that will last for ever.

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

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.

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

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 this guided tour, you will have the opportunity to explore nature, history and tradition of the region of Lasithi Plateau with it's 15 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.

Bike through city streets and taste local food

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

Spend the day exploring the magnificent diversity of Mediterranean sea life. See more than 2,000 aquatic creatures ranging from sharks to jellyfish to sea turtles — and much more. Survey the underwater landscapes of some of Crete’s most biodiverse areas.

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.

Explore the city's historical places and gems in a private tour

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!

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

Explore Cretan nature while experiencing the magic of off-road riding on this guided quad safari tour from Malia. Take in breathtaking views as you pass through authentic Cretan villages and nature.

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.

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

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!