Activities in Heraklion, Crete









Sail through Crete's crystal clear waters on this Dia Island Day Trip from Heraklion. You'll visit Agios Georgios Bay and Panagia Cave as you explore Dia Island. Dia Island Day Trip. Meet at Heraklion Port 15 minutes before the departure time.
- 7 hours
- Outdoors







On our day trip to Santorini from Heraklion, we will explore this beautiful volcanic island, including visits to Oia and Fira. Santorini Day Trip.
- 12 hours
- Outdoors


Explore West Crete on this excursion to Chania, Kournas Lake & Rethymno from Heraklion. Discover two of the most beautiful spots on the island and its stunning natural landscapes. Chania, Kournas Lake & Rethymno Day Trip.
- 10 hours
- Outdoors








Heraklion Food Tour. At the scheduled time, we'll meet by the Statue of the Unknown Soldier in Eleftherias Square. Once everyone's arrived, we'll start our food tour of Heraklion and explore Cretan culinary traditions.
- 4 hours

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.
- 3 hours
- City activities

With this ticket to Knossos Palace, you can discover the secrets of the Minoan civilisation at this archaeological site dating back to around 1700 BC. Why Visit Knossos Palace?.








Become a pro diver with our beginners scuba diving lesson in Agia Pelagia. You'll learn all the essential theory and practical material necessary for this water sport in Crete. Description.
- 6 hours







On this day trip to Rethymno from Heraklion, we will explore the medieval heritage of Rethymno and visit the historic Arkadi Monastery. Tour Details.
- 10 hours







On this tour to Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos, we'll discover two significant locations on the island of Crete. Additionally, we'll swim in the turquoise waters of Kolokitha Bay. Agios Nikolaos & Spinalonga Tour.
- 11 hours
- City activities

On this day trip to Matala, we'll visit beaches and one of the most well-known hippie colonies in Europe, significant in Greek mythology. Day Trip Details.
- 9 hours






Discover Cretan culture in this live music and dance show at a local traditional village on the island, complemented by a buffet dinner. Dinner with Live Music & Dance.
- 4 hours






If you want to learn about the history of Crete and discover all about the Minoan culture, this guided tour of the Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must. Tour Description.
- 2 hours

Explore the capital of Crete with a private tour of Heraklion! Visit the capital's significant monuments with a guide just for you and your friends or family!. Tour Details.
- 3 hours


On this 3-day tour of Crete from Heraklion, we will discover locations like Arkadi Monastery and the towns of Vatos and Zaros. Tour Description. Day 1: Heraklion - Gortyna - Festo - Matala - Zaros.
- 3 days
- City activities