HERAKLION
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular guided in Heraklion. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs them, and what they cost.
Pre-booked Knossos e-ticket with phone audio guide and map. See frescoes, Minos’ corridors, Mount Juktas, plus optional add-ons near Heraklion.
“It was a great experience, the audio really brought life to the site and the whole process is very easy. Would definitely recommend!”
Guided Samaria Gorge hike from Heraklion with White Mountains views, Agia Roumeli free time, and ferry back to Sfakia.
“It’s a very long and exhausting day trip, but the challenging hike is a life experience.”
Private Heraklion wine tour with lunch: Peza vineyards, Domaine Paterianakis and Lyrarakis, tasting 12 wines, plus a full pairing meal.
“Areti was a very knowledgeable and fun teacher and guide! We drove into the mountains of Crete and spent the day at 2 wineries where ample food and wine was provided. Crete has indigenous grapes and the wineries visited are focused on organic and biodynamic grape growing and wine production. Toured a winery at one…”
A guided day trip linking Knossos and Heraklion with a Minoan farm stop. Tight timing, extra entry fees, solid city context.
“more time to Herakleion”
Guided day trip from Heraklion to Knossos and Old Town highlights, with expert storytelling, transfers, and optional museum time.
“I have always wanted to see the Bronze Age ruin and having a guide to help explain all the sites was great!”
Skip the Knossos line with a licensed guide, reserved entry time, and headset help when needed, for a focused 90-minute Minoan palace visit.
“Our guide was amazing. Very pleasant and very easy to understand and talk to. Enjoyed the location and the amazing history and site itself. But not worth the additional $60+ over ticket prices for the tour.”
Off-road Crete sunset tour from Heraklion: village stops, sparkling wine, raki/olive oil tasting, and a 3-course taverna dinner.
“Fabulous trip up into the mountains with Costas. Tasting at a small village store and then a visit to the goats was entertaining but the highlight was the sunset! Followed by a great feast and dancing. Our guide Costas was driver, guide, photographer and comedian! A great experience in Crete.”
Knossos and Heraklion in one day: guided ruins, museum option, market time, plus Venetian Harbor views near Fortress of Koules.
“de Engelstalige gids was goed onderlegd!wat ik persoonlijk jammer vond is dat ze maar door ratelde...De wetenswaardigheden kon je niet eens verwerken...iets rustiger is ook goed en iets minder ook! ik persoonlijk voelde het als een" haastige" dag, maar toch genoten. voor iemand die minder goed ter been is , is het bezoek aan het…”
Pre-booked e-ticket plus downloadable audio for Knossos and (optional) the Heraklion Museum, plus self-guided city audio on your phone.
“Il n’y avait pas de signalisation , les stations n’étaient pas clairement identifiées par des panneaux.”
A full-day Knossos and Heraklion tour from Chania with a live English guide, museum time, and smart city free time.
“The on site guide was excellent. He was knowledgeable and most importantly, we could hear him clearly.”
