Top Heraklion Tours & Sightseeing

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No problem. These Heraklion Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup: 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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PRIVATE Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos & Olive Oil Factory CRETE

With a minibus your Eye Travel guide shows you the Spinalonga island and other interesting places. Our first stop is in Agios Nikolaos where we …More

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PRIVATE Spinalonga & Agios Nikolaos & Olive Oil Factory CRETE

With a minibus your Eye Travel guide shows you the Spinalonga island and other interesting places. Our first stop is in Agios Nikolaos where we...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$109

Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private

Private experience • Flexible itinerary • Local insight Experience Crete’s history, culture, and local craftsmanship on this carefully curated private tour, led by a local …More

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Rethymnon Old Town, Arkadi, Eleutherna, Margarites | Private

Private experience • Flexible itinerary • Local insight Experience Crete’s history, culture, and local craftsmanship on this carefully curated private tour, led by a local...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$98

Knossos Palace and/or Zeus Cave + Olive Mill | Local & Private

Private tour led by a local driver-host, linking Crete’s ancient past with everyday life — from Minoan heritage and Greek mythology to mountain villages and …More

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Knossos Palace and/or Zeus Cave + Olive Mill | Local & Private

Private tour led by a local driver-host, linking Crete’s ancient past with everyday life — from Minoan heritage and Greek mythology to mountain villages and...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$98

SAILING DAY 4.5-5h & SUNSET 3 or 4.5-5h from Hersonissos CRETE

The minibus picks you up outside your hotel and takes you to the port in Gouves, where the boat leaves. DAY & SUNSET of 4.5-5h: …More

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SAILING DAY 4.5-5h & SUNSET 3 or 4.5-5h from Hersonissos CRETE

The minibus picks you up outside your hotel and takes you to the port in Gouves, where the boat leaves. DAY & SUNSET of 4.5-5h:...

3 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$103

Matala Beach + Caves, Phaistos Palace & Southern Charm | Private

• Private experience • Flexible pace • Personalized routing Private full-day tour to Phaistos Palace and Matala Beach & Caves, combining South Crete’s archaeological heritage …More

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Matala Beach + Caves, Phaistos Palace & Southern Charm | Private

• Private experience • Flexible pace • Personalized routing Private full-day tour to Phaistos Palace and Matala Beach & Caves, combining South Crete’s archaeological heritage...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$93

Private luxury Escape free drinks & Meals Cruise

Looking for an Escape? Leave your comfort zone and embrace nature to the fullest. The best place to start your eco-quest is the island of …More

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Private luxury Escape free drinks & Meals Cruise

Looking for an Escape? Leave your comfort zone and embrace nature to the fullest. The best place to start your eco-quest is the island of...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,010

Private Guided Tour to Knossos Palace, Arch. Museum & Heraklion

Crete is an island full of treasures you need a lifetime to discover. It is also one of the safest places in the world. With …More

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Private Guided Tour to Knossos Palace, Arch. Museum & Heraklion

Crete is an island full of treasures you need a lifetime to discover. It is also one of the safest places in the world. With...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

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$643

The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour

Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Small group tour, providing a more personalized experience than the …More

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The valley of Zeus (Olive oil, wine tasting)-Knossos palace tour

Visit the Mythical Palace of Knossos of King Minos and Labyrinth home to the Minotaur. Small group tour, providing a more personalized experience than the...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$200

Psiloritis Mountain and Sfendoni Cave 4x4 Cretan Villages Tour

Join our Psiloritis (UNESCO Global Geopark) mountain & villages tour for an unforgettable day in authentic Crete! Admire the breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Psiloritis, …More

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Psiloritis Mountain and Sfendoni Cave 4x4 Cretan Villages Tour

Join our Psiloritis (UNESCO Global Geopark) mountain & villages tour for an unforgettable day in authentic Crete! Admire the breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Psiloritis,...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$106

Heraklion Private Olive Oil and Wine Gastronomy tour with Lunch

Enjoy an authentic high quality Cretan experience fully guided by a local certified Wine Sommelier. Venture into the countryside and visit an Olive Oil farm …More

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Heraklion Private Olive Oil and Wine Gastronomy tour with Lunch

Enjoy an authentic high quality Cretan experience fully guided by a local certified Wine Sommelier. Venture into the countryside and visit an Olive Oil farm...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$204

Private Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. …More

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Private Full-Day Knosos, Lasithi Plateau, Cave of Zeus from Rethimno

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree....

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$738

The Essence of Crete:Private Olive Oil, Wine & Distillery Journey

100% Private & Exclusive:This is your personal journey through Crete, traveling in a premium Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated local host. Beyond the Tourist Trail: …More

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The Essence of Crete:Private Olive Oil, Wine & Distillery Journey

100% Private & Exclusive:This is your personal journey through Crete, traveling in a premium Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated local host. Beyond the Tourist Trail:...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$170

Eastern Crete: Villages and Scenic Views Full-Day Private Tour

Discover the authentic side of Crete on a journey through its traditions, history and everyday life. This private tour takes you beyond the typical tourist …More

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Eastern Crete: Villages and Scenic Views Full-Day Private Tour

Discover the authentic side of Crete on a journey through its traditions, history and everyday life. This private tour takes you beyond the typical tourist...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$683

Palace of Knossos - Early Morning Ticket and avoid crowds

Explore Crete and Visit the Legendary Palace of Knossos Step into the heart of Minoan civilization by visiting the Palace of Knossos, the ancient capital …More

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Palace of Knossos - Early Morning Ticket and avoid crowds

Explore Crete and Visit the Legendary Palace of Knossos Step into the heart of Minoan civilization by visiting the Palace of Knossos, the ancient capital...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$90

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda

This private tour is created for history, nature and culture lovers. You’ll visit and explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau and It's 16 traditional villages, Zeus …More

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave&Olive Oil Mill from Elounda

This private tour is created for history, nature and culture lovers. You’ll visit and explore Knossos Palace, Lasithi Plateau and It's 16 traditional villages, Zeus...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$681

Minoan Crete: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit and Lunch at Peza

*** IT DOES NOT include tickets to the Knossos Archeological site or the cost of a Certified Guide to the Knossos Archeological Site. *** Experience …More

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Minoan Crete: Knossos Palace, Winery Visit and Lunch at Peza

*** IT DOES NOT include tickets to the Knossos Archeological site or the cost of a Certified Guide to the Knossos Archeological Site. *** Experience...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$95

From Heraklion-PRIVATE Kourtaliotiko Waterfalls-Prevelis Beach

Embark on this full day Private tour so we can explore south and north Crete ,Old villages ,Kourtaliotiko Gorge and waterfalls, Prevelis Beach. We will …More

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From Heraklion-PRIVATE Kourtaliotiko Waterfalls-Prevelis Beach

Embark on this full day Private tour so we can explore south and north Crete ,Old villages ,Kourtaliotiko Gorge and waterfalls, Prevelis Beach. We will...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$143

Heraklion Ecobike Tour & Cretan Wine Tasting Experience

This is not just another bike ride or wine tasting — it’s a carefully crafted journey through Heraklion that brings together movement, flavor, and culture …More

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Heraklion Ecobike Tour & Cretan Wine Tasting Experience

This is not just another bike ride or wine tasting — it’s a carefully crafted journey through Heraklion that brings together movement, flavor, and culture...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$121

Heraklion: Ebike - All in one - Food tasting & Wine tasting

Why just visit Heraklion when you can live it? Imagine gliding through the city’s Venetian walls as the golden hour begins, feeling the Mediterranean breeze …More

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Heraklion: Ebike - All in one - Food tasting & Wine tasting

Why just visit Heraklion when you can live it? Imagine gliding through the city’s Venetian walls as the golden hour begins, feeling the Mediterranean breeze...

5 hours Free Cancellation

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$189

Jeep Tour: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli & Spili Village

Your adventure begins in the impressive Kourtaliotiko Gorge, one of Crete's natural wonders. Our team will happily guide you to the hidden waterfalls deep in …More

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Jeep Tour: Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Preveli & Spili Village

Your adventure begins in the impressive Kourtaliotiko Gorge, one of Crete's natural wonders. Our team will happily guide you to the hidden waterfalls deep in...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$108

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Which Heraklion Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

Heraklion Tours & Sightseeing with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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I need a ride! Which Heraklion Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Heraklion trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Heraklion?