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.
“Great Guide in terms of knowledge but everything was so over the top hurried. Would prefer to pay 10 € more and get a little more time.”
3-hour eco-bike ride through historic Heraklion with a small guide-led group, sea views, Venetian walls, and local food stops.
“Alex was wonderful. I think this was maybe our favorite tour in any country, ever. From history, to sights, to local food and wine. I wish I could rate 100 stars! He truly made us feel like family.”
Guided Knossos Palace plus a Heraklion city tour and Old Market time. Air-conditioned pickup from northern Crete, timed for a full day.
“Our guide, Soula, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and good at keeping a large group moving. On the downside the pickup from multiple locations was extremely time consuming. It would be good to have an option to allow those that want to meet at the first point of interest at a predetermined time to do so.…”
A full-day Rethymno-area tour from Heraklion with Arkadi, Eleftherna, Margarites pottery, Melidoni Cave, and a live ceramic workshop.
“Good day out. The only part that wasn't very good was the olive oil part. Could of had a better selection of oils to taste and olive oil products to buy. I understand there is another one in area that has everything.”
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…”
