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 your guide at the time indicated by Hotel Capsis Asotirua Heraklion, your guided walking tour of the fascinating Cretan city of Heraklion will begin. Ready to discover the remains of one of Europe's oldest civilisations?

As you stroll through the picturesque streets of Heraklion, Crete's largest city, you'll bear witness to the footprints left by various cultures who have populated the island over the millennia: Armenians, Greeks and Arabs among others!

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

Continue exploring the historic centre of Heraklion, passing by the Basilica of St Mark and the Morosini Fountain. Here, you can try some local products, like raki and bougatsa.

Next stop? The Central Market of Heraklion. You'll experience the lively pace of daily life in the city as you walk through the bazaar and peruse various local products and traditional Cretan handicrafts.

After 2.5 hours, we'll end this guided tour of Heraklion at the starting point.