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Walking Tour of Heraklion

Delve into the fascinating history of Crete: explore the most important landmarks and monuments in Heraklion on this guided walking tour. Discover the myths and legends of the ancient Minoan civilisation!. Walking Tour of Heraklion. After meeting...

  • 3 hours
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  • Open on Mon, Sat

Delve into the fascinating history of Crete: explore the most important landmarks and monuments in Heraklion on this guided walking tour. Discover the myths and legends of the ancient Minoan civilisation!

Walking Tour of Heraklion

After meeting your guide at the time indicated at Hari's Creperiê, your guided walking tour of Heraklion will begin. Explore the remains of one of Europe's oldest civilisations.

As you stroll through the streets of Heraklion, Crete's largest city, you'll see the influences of various cultures, including Armenians, Greeks, and Arabs.

Admire the architecture of the Church of St Titos, the Venetian Loggia, and the impressive Agios Minas Orthodox Cathedral, one of Greece's largest cathedrals.

Continue exploring the historic centre, passing by the Basilica of St Mark and the Morosini Fountain. Here, you can enjoy local products such as raki and bougatsa.

Next, visit the Central Market of Heraklion to experience the vibrant daily life as you explore local products and traditional Cretan handicrafts.

After 2.5 hours, the guided tour of Heraklion will conclude at the starting point.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Raki and bougatsa tasting

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes

Location

Activity location

Plateia Eleftherias 9, 712 02 Heraklion, Greece

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