What to do in Heraklion

Activities, attractions and tours

A harbor with boats docked, a stone wall, and a historic building in the background.
A harbor with various boats docked, a stone wall, and a large fortress in the background.
A harbor with boats docked, a stone wall, and a large ship named Blue Star in the background.
A harbor with several boats docked, a stone wall, and a large fort in the background.
A harbor with boats, a lifebuoy, and a historic stone fortress in the background.

Activities

Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

NZ$88
per adult
Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling
Knossos Palace

E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty

NZ$69
per adult
E-Ticket & Audio Tour for Knossos Palace: Unlock Minoan Majesty
Picture 1 for Activity Heraklion: Dia Island Luxury Sailing Trip with Meal & Drinks

Heraklion Dia Island Small Group Sailing Cruise | Full Board

NZ$118
per adult
Heraklion Dia Island Small Group Sailing Cruise | Full Board
Ground meat burgers with grilled veggies

Foodie tour Heraklion

NZ$115
per adult
Foodie tour Heraklion
Crete: Heraklion City Break & Local Flavors

Crete: Heraklion City Break & Local Flavors

NZ$40
per adult
Crete: Heraklion City Break & Local Flavors
Chania: Myths, Legends & Ancient Stories Walking Tour

Chania: Stories of the gods: A Mythological Scavenger Hunt

NZ$45
per adult
Chania: Stories of the gods: A Mythological Scavenger Hunt
Knossos from Chania

Knossos from Chania

NZ$119
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Knossos from Chania
Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet

Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet

NZ$40
per adult
Heraklion: Palace of Knossos 3D Virtual Audio Tour by Tablet
Heraklion: Olive Farm Tour with Tasting of Local Delicacies

Heraklion: Olive Farm Tour with Tasting of Local Delicacies

NZ$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Heraklion: Olive Farm Tour with Tasting of Local Delicacies
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Heraklion Port

8.6/10 (1,664 reviews)
Watch fishing boats returning with their day's catch, enjoy a coffee in the fresh sea air or board a ferry bound for Crete’s nearby islands in this dynamic harbour.
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Day trip destinations from Heraklion

A harbor with various boats docked, a stone wall, and a large fortress in the background.

Heraklion

A beach with rows of orange umbrellas and sun loungers.

Stalida

A coastal town with white buildings, a sandy beach, and mountains in the background.

Analipsi

Ancient ruins with columns and stone structures.

Archanes-Asterousia

An aerial view of a coastal town with a mix of residential buildings, a winding road, and a clear blue sea.

Agia Pelagia

A rocky coastline with white cliffs and caves illuminated by artificial light at night.

Matala

An aerial view of a coastal town with a dense cluster of buildings, a winding road, and a large body of water with boats.

Malevizi

A small white building with a red roof by the sea.

Anissaras