Things to do in Heraklion: activities, tours and experiences
484 activities · Greece
Heraklion, Greece, has 484 activities, tours and experiences to book. Don't miss: Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Agios Minas Cathedral, Rocca a Mare. Also worth exploring nearby: Bali, Adelianos Kampos, Agios Nikolaos.
01Things to do
Must-see places
Knossos
Organized archaeological site
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum
Agios Minas Cathedral
Eastern Orthodox cathedral
Rocca a Mare
Sea fort
Hagios Titos church
Cathedral
Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium
Stadium
02Activities to book
The best experiences in Heraklion
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DealSailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option
from €93.45★ 4.9
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Free cancellationThe Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area
from €165★ 5.0
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Selling fast03Explore nearby
Nearby cities
Popular activities · Heraklion
Free cancellationSelling fastFree cancellationThe Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area
from €165★ 5.0
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Selling fastGuided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklion
from €33★ 4.2
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Free cancellationDay trip to Rethymno, Chania & Kournas lake
from €43★ 3.8
Private tourPrivate Full-Day East Crete Tour from Heraklion
from €650★ 4.9
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DealHeraklion - Walking City Tour with Food Tasting
from €103.50★ 4.6
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Skip the lineKnossos Palace and Arch. Museum of Heraklion Tour
from €225★ 4.7
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Private tourPrivate Tour Knossos & Heraklion City
from €326.93★ 4.7
DealE-Ticket to Heraklion Archaeological Museum with Audio Guide
from €28.35★ 4.1
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DealHeraklion Private Olive Oil and Wine Gastronomy tour with Lunch
from €151.20★ 5.0
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BookableCrete: Knossos Archaeological Site Ticket
from €28★ 3.5
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Free cancellationCrete 5-Hour Quad Safari Experience
from €80★ 4.7
DealHeraklion : Walking city tour & Food tasting
from €112.50★ 5.0
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Private tourEco Friendly Tuk Tuk Tour of Heraklion
from €50★ 5.0
Private tourPrivate Transfer from Heraklion Airport to Elounda
from €90★ 5.0
Free cancellationElafonisi Beach Tour from Heraklion region
from €54★ 3.5
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Selling fastSafari Club: Katharo Route Tour from Agios Nikolaos
from €94★ 5.0
Top pickSunset Jeep Tour in Crete
from €82★ 5.0
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Free cancellationSafari Club: Crete by Sunset, evening Guided Tour
from €89★ 5.0
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Skip the lineSpectacular Dinner-Show
from €40★ 4.8
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Private tourMatala Agiofarago Gorge Guided Jeep Safari Tour
from €99★ 4.8
Free cancellationWatercity Waterpark Excursion Heraklion
from €42.50★ 3.9
Free cancellationFull Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour
from €40★ 4.4
Free cancellationSpinalonga & Agios Nikolaos from Heraklion region
from €62★ 4.3
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Free cancellationLasithi Plateau Zeus Cave Guided Jeep Safari Tour
from €86★ 4.8
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Free cancellationRelax in Nature - Chrissi Island day Cruise
from €59★ 4.1
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Free cancellationFoodie tour Heraklion
from €58★ 4.6
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Free cancellationAquaplus Admission Ticket
from €30★ 3.8
Private tourChania, Kournas and Rethymno from Heraklion Private Tour
from €600★ 4.9
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Free cancellationBalos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island or Chania Old Town
from €87★ 4.1
Private tourPrivate Luxury Sailing Trips to Dia Island
from €430★ 4.7
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Free cancellationCrete Elounda and Spinalonga Island Cruise Day Trip
from €40★ 4.4
Free cancellationImbros Gorge Hiking Day Trip with transportation
from €40★ 4.3
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Private tourPrivate luxury Escape free drinks & Meals Cruise
from €900★ 5.0
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Free cancellationCatamaran Sailing Trip - All Inclusive
from €130★ 4.7
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Free cancellationLand Rover Safari Minoan Route with driver and lunch
from €96★ 4.7
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Skip the lineArchaeological Museum of Heraklion Tour
from €100★ 4.6
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Private tourMinoan Crete: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit and Lunch at Peza
from €192.50★ 4.6
Free cancellationSpinalonga - Agios Nikolaos From Heraklion
from €50★ 4.1
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DealHeraklion Ecobike Tour & Cretan Wine Tasting Experience
from €103.50★ 4.8
Free cancellationOff-road Buggy Safari in Crete with a Guide
from €125★ 4.7
Private tourCrete: Tripitis Gorge South Crete Guided Jeep Safari
from €99★ 4.6
Free cancellationCretan Wine Tasting Experience
from €45★ 5.0
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DealHeraklion: Ebike - All in one - Food tasting & Wine tasting
from €148.50★ 5.0
Private tourWine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery - Private Tour
from €650★ 5.0
Free cancellationWalk through Samaria Gorge
from €48★ 4.4
Private tourPRIVATE Hiking Walking GORGE nearby Hersonissos CRETE
from €109★ 5.0
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Free cancellationSouth Crete - Matala, Red Beach and caves
from €35★ 3.9
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Private tourAirports/ports Transfers from /to Rethymno (one way)
from €140★ 5.0
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Free cancellationSmall Group Eastern Crete Heritage Tour for Cruiseships
from €270★ 5.0
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Free cancellationSAMARIA from Malia-Heraklion
from €48★ 4.3
Free cancellationDay Cruise to Gramvousa & Balos
from €58★ 3.8
Free cancellationAmazonas Park and Glass Bottom Boat Tour
from €69★ 3.6
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DealPrivate Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal & Water Activities
from €671.50★ 4.7
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Free cancellationHeart of Crete a mountain adventure
from €1,500★ 5.0
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DealEcobike-Knossos Palace-Wine tasting-Olive oil tasting
from €166.50★ 4.9
Selling fastHeraklion: Chrissi Island and Ierapetra Cruise
from €60★ 4.3
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Free cancellationGramvoussa - Balos
from €32★ 3.9
Private tourFrom Heraklion: Private Knossos Day Trip
from €160.50★ 3.8
Free cancellationGRAMVOUSA and BALOS, boat included!
from €68★ 3.8
Free cancellationMountains of Crete 4x4 Tour with Taverna Lunch
from €95★ 4.9
Private tourRethymno Inland
from €592.31★ 4.9
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Selling fastFrequently asked questions about Heraklion
What is there to do in Heraklion?
Heraklion has 484 activities, tours and day trips you can book online. Among the most booked: « Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour », « 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch », « Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory ».
What are the top-rated activities in Heraklion?
According to traveller reviews: « The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area » (5.0/5, 94 reviews) ; « Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania » (5.0/5, 34 reviews) ; « Heraklion Private Olive Oil and Wine Gastronomy tour with Lunch » (5.0/5, 20 reviews).
What are the must-see places in Heraklion?
Not to be missed in Heraklion: Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Agios Minas Cathedral, Rocca a Mare, Hagios Titos church, Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium.
Can you cancel an activity in Heraklion for free?
Usually, yes: 24 of the 24 most popular activities in Heraklion offer free cancellation. The exact terms are shown on each activity page before you book.
What is there to visit near Heraklion?
Close to Heraklion: Bali, Adelianos Kampos, Agios Nikolaos.