HERAKLION
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The 5 most popular historical tours in Heraklion. Here's what each one actually delivers, who runs them, and what they cost.
Heraklion in one day: guided Knossos Palace, a city walk with Venetian Harbor views, and free time for the market or the museum.
3-hour eco-bike ride through historic Heraklion with a small guide-led group, sea views, Venetian walls, and local food stops.
“We had a wonderful day touring around Heraklion with Babis. He was knowledgeable, friendly and tailored the tour to make sure we saw things that we wanted to see. And did we ever eat! Amazing food and drinks along the way. Our 14 and 12 year old kids loved the bikes and had a good…”
Guided Knossos Palace plus a Heraklion city tour and Old Market time. Air-conditioned pickup from northern Crete, timed for a full day.
“This activity was poorly organized and we spent more time in the bus going to and from Heraklion than we spent there. There were too many people on this tour and it took 1.75 hours to pick each group up from their hotels and the same on the way home. With this many people, the…”
A full-day Rethymno-area tour from Heraklion with Arkadi, Eleftherna, Margarites pottery, Melidoni Cave, and a live ceramic workshop.
“he trip was interesting and useful to get new knowledge and understanding of life in Create. Only we were unpleasantly surprised by the barbaric treatment of natural objects in the cave. It is obvious that in order to beautify the cave and make it easier to access, many stalactites have been brutally cut down, probably…”
Small-group Eastern Crete heritage day from Heraklion port: Fourni, Agios Nikolaos with Spinalonga views, and Kritsa, led by Helen.
“This was a very well organised tour , well organised port also . Our guide Helen was extremely informative and gave a really good insight to Crete and life on Crete.We enjoyed the small Villages , coffee Salad and Wine plus Souvlaki What a wonderful way to live a relaxed life . We purchased a…”
