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 Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide

€29
per adult
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
Knossos Palace & Heraklion City –Full-Day Tour from Rethymno

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

€29
per adult
Knossos Palace & Heraklion City –Full-Day Tour from Rethymno
From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion with free time

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

€25
per adult
From Rethymno: Full-Day Knossos And Heraklion with free time
Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

€42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour

€30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Tour
Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide

Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide

€2
per adult
Crete Uncovered: Your Complete Island Guide
Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike

Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike

€48
per adult
Crete: Samaria Gorge Hike
Heraklion: Preveli By Boat, Damnoni & Kourtaliotiko Springs

Preveli By Boat, Rethymno & Damnoni Secret Beaches

€50
per adult
Preveli By Boat, Rethymno & Damnoni Secret Beaches
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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 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

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

Hersonissos

A coastal town with white buildings, a sandy beach, and mountains in the background.

Analipsi

A historic stone fortress with a moat, surrounded by calm water and several boats.

Archanes-Asterousia

A pebble beach with clear turquoise waters, a white building, and mountains in the background.

Kalamaki

A hilly town with buildings and greenery.

Anogia

An aerial view of a coastal town with a dense cluster of buildings, a winding road, and a large body of water with boats.

Malevizi