Things to do in Heraklion

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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

Knossos Palace

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

￥5,819
per adult
E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty
From Rethymnon: Day Trip to Knossos Palace & Heraklion City

From Rethymnon: Day Trip to Knossos Palace & Heraklion City

￥4,637
per adult
From Rethymnon: Day Trip to Knossos Palace & Heraklion City
Crete: Heraklion Center, Local Market and Creta Aquarium

Crete: Heraklion Center, Local Market and Creta Aquarium

￥4,637
per adult
Crete: Heraklion Center, Local Market and Creta Aquarium
Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

￥5,564
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide

Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide

￥363
per adult
Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion with free time

From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion with free time

￥4,618
per adult
From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion with free time
From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

￥10,200
per adult
From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup
Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet

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

￥3,709
per adult
Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet
From Rethymno: Chania and Lake Kournas Day Trip

From Rethymno: Chania and Lake Kournas Day Trip

￥5,564
per adult
From Rethymno: Chania and Lake Kournas Day Trip
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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Experience with Meal & Drinks

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Experience with Meal & Drinks

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 79 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,448 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 ￥5,445 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Experience with Meal & Drinks

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Experience with Meal & Drinks

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 79 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,448 per adult
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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Experience with Meal & Drinks

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Experience with Meal & Drinks

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 79 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,448 per adult
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Shopping & fashion

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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
8.0 out of 10 with 117 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,808 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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Popular day trips from Heraklion

A seaside view with a white umbrella and wicker chairs.

Heraklion

A coastal cityscape with dense buildings, a clear blue sea, and mountainous background.

Agios Nikolaos

An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, a rocky shoreline, and a row of beach umbrellas and lounge chairs.

Koutouloufari

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

Hersonissos

A woman holding a child in front of ancient ruins with columns and a mural.

Matala

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

Sissi

A beach with rocky cliffs and clear turquoise water.

Mylopotamos

Ancient ruins with stone pathways and structures, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

Faistos