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Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium

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Overview

Discover everyday life in Crete through a mix of marine discovery, local culture, and city exploration. Visit one of the largest aquariums in Europe, experience a traditional open-air market full of local products, and explore the vibrant capital of Heraklion with its rich Venetian, Byzantine, and Ottoman heritage. This tour offers a perfect balance of education, culture, and free time in the heart of the island.

Tour Highlights
Visit to Cretaquarium
Experience the traditional Pateles open-air market
Free time in Heraklion city center
Optional sightseeing of Venetian and historical landmarks
Insight into real local life in Crete
Comfortable round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach

What's Included

  • Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses
  • Free pick up service from specific locations
  • Professional and Multilingual speaking guide (English, German, French))
  • Cretaquarium Adult
  • Cretaquarium Youth 5-17 yo/Seniors 65+ yo
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CRETAquarium

09:40 – Arrival | 11:00 – Departure Cretaquarium, the marine world of the Mediterranean! Just a few kilometers away from Heraklion, there is a compound that combines research with technology and education with recreation so harmoniously that you feel like diving in a whole new world, the marine world of the Mediterranean.In Cretaquarium we are going to admire various marine species, from small fish and clams to big sharks and tuna, all of which are indigenous of the Mediterranean. Our walk past the big tanks will be nothing less than impressive. The remarkable lighting and the constant water movement give us the impression that we are actually diving in another world.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Heraklion Central Market

11:20 – Arrival | 12:40 – Departure A walk in Heraklion bazaar! Here we can find almost everything: food and fruit, clothes and shoes, household utensils, fabrics, folk art, sweets or anything else you can think of. The smells, the crowd, the loud voices of the people selling their goods, the vast variety, the stalls, the colors, the fresh produce and the very good prices are bound to impress you.Get to know the city of Heraklion!
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Heraklion

After our walk in the bazaar, we will have the chance to get to know of Heraklion. Of course, a walk of a single day is by no means enough for anyone to see and admire all the beauty of the city, but a stroll on its streets is going to surprise you in a pleasant way. You are going to see a lot of monuments and buildings from different occupation periods of the Crete. The Byzantium, The Ottoman Empire, The Venetian Rule have left their marks on Heraklion.What you can admire in Heraklion.Grab your cameras and take shots of what you like most.You can admire the imposing fortress of Koules at the harbor, the Venetian walls that surround the old city, you can sit at one of the many restaurants or coffee shops in the Lions’Square to enjoy your coffee or your lunch, or if you wish to, you will be able to visit one of the many city museums, the Municipal Library and the Art Gallery or one of the numerous byzantine churches.
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses.
  • Free pick up service from specific locations.
  • Professional and Multilingual speaking guide (English, German, French)).
The following is NOT included:
  • Cretaquarium Adult.
  • Cretaquarium Youth 5-17 yo/Seniors 65+ yo.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Heraklion City Tour-Market-Creta Aquarium is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses
  • Free pick up service from specific locations
  • Professional and Multilingual speaking guide (English, German, French))
  • Cretaquarium Adult
  • Cretaquarium Youth 5-17 yo/Seniors 65+ yo

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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