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15 Best Heraklion Tours In Italy

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The 15 most popular heraklion tours, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect on the day.

15 Best Heraklion Tours In Italy

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch - Pick Your Ride: Quad, Automatic Buggy, Monster 800cc, or Jeep ATV

1.5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

Most Popular 5.0

5-hour Heraklion off-road safari with quad, buggy or jeep, lunch included, plus caves, gorge views, and a beach swim when weather allows.

“The pace was perfect ...exciting and adventurous, but with enough time to enjoy the scenery. The included lunch was fresh and delicious, giving us a real taste of local Crete. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Heraklion who wants a mix of adventure, nature, and local culture. A must-do activity!”

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Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory - Mochos village streets: coffee, juice, and slow walking time

2.Knossos-Zeus Cave -Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

5.0

Heraklion countryside day to Zeus cave area, olive press tastings, windmills, and optional Knossos. Small group, A/C, and big views.

“My husband and I had an amazing time on this tour. Our tour guide, Stavros, was knowledgeable, flexible and went out of his way to ensure that we had a “true picture of Cretan life”. We got to experience the itinerary as described but as an added bonus went to a cucumber and strawberry farm…”

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities - The boat ride from Heraklion: smooth, social, and timed for water fun

3.Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

4.5

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swim, snorkel, SUP, and a full lunch with wine and beer on a small-crew cruise.

“Our excursion to Dia Island from the port in Heraklion was very enjoyable. About an hour from port, the captain anchored the boat in a small bay off the island. There were two small beaches there. Once arriving, we had 3-4 hours of free time for all sorts of water activities (snorkeling, paddle boarding, swimming…”

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Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

Quad Safari Off-Road Tour - Quads, Helmets, and Safety: The Part You’ll Be Glad Exists

4.Quad Safari Off-Road Tour

5.0

Small-group quad safari in Crete from Heraklion with training, olive oil tasting, Milatos Cave, beach time, and lunch included.

“So fun! The tour guide was fantastic. We got to see places in Crete that we wouldn't have seen otherwise. We enjoyed visiting the olive oil factory and the cave. Lunch was a great way to end the tour. Wonderful to see that our guide was able to speak many languages, which improved the experience…”

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Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island - Elounda’s Old-Fishing-Village Feel Meets Luxury-Coast Views

5.Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

4.5

Day trip from Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga with hotel pickup, scenic boat views, and time to explore on your own.

“This tour was very well organized and had the perfect amount of time at each stop. The guide Michael translated in three different languages and had clear suggestions about options for our free time. The bus driver was excellent in navigating some tight spots and definitely deserved a tip. It's a long day from Heraklion…”

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CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete

CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete - Timing your visit: opening hours and how long to plan

6.CRETAquarium Entrance Ticket in Crete

4.0

Visit Cretaquarium in Heraklion and explore 60 tanks of Mediterranean species for about an hour. Flexible entry, optional audio.

“It was smaller than expected but still holds a nice variety and it is very well kept. The facilities were great - nice cafeteria, plenty of parking and beautiful views of the sea.”

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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour - Krasi’s 2,000+ year plane tree: coffee, photos, and village rhythm

7.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave,Villages, Olive Oil Tour

5.0

Knossos and Lasithi Plateau in one day: olive oil tasting, 2,000-year plane tree, Zeus-cave views, villages, and Minoan Knossos.

“We were visiting Crete on a cruise ship and wanted to see both the Palace of Knossos and the Lessitheau Playeau and the ship didn’t offer a tour to both places. Luckily for us, we found Unique Crete VIP Tours Marinos, the owner, picked us up at the port and off we went. It was…”

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Let’s get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket

Let's get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket - One park, one big stop: your day at Watercity’s themed water world

8.Let’s get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket

4.0

Watercity Waterpark in Heraklion delivers phone-ready admission, 34 water rides, wave pool fun, family pools, and a full day from 10:00–18:00.

“I went with my daughter, and we spent almost 5 hours at the water park. We went on every ride and enjoyed every minute of it. I would highly recommend it and if I get back to Crete, I would go again!”

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Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson - Getting Going From Heraklion: Pickup, Timing, and Vehicle Comfort

9.Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

5.0

4WD Jeep safari through rural Crete with goat milking, pottery, and a hands-on cooking class, plus lunch with wine.

“AMAZING!! We had the BEST time!! Mario was our driver and tour guide. He kept everything fun and entertaining, and also very informative. I would have to say having traveled to many countries and doing many tours, this was the absolute BEST, hands down. A must do when visiting Crete.”

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Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch


10.Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch

5.0

Ride from Crete’s stables into the mountains, pause at the Finikia summit for Zeus views, then enjoy a traditional lunch with wine.

“I had the most wonderful experience on this tour considering that l have never rid on the back of horse in my life but this family were so welcoming and made guests comfortable and relax by giving few basic useful tips on riding a horse and attention to detail in pairing a horse to a…”

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Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus

Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus - Stop 1: Mochos for views and a taste of older Crete

Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys

Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys - The Lagoon 450 catamaran setup: comfort first, then fun

12.Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise with Water Toys

5.0

Half-day catamaran from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkel, SUP, sea scooter, and an inflatable slide plus Mediterranean lunch and drinks.

“The crew were excellent. The food and drinks were very good. It was a smaller catamaran so there was not too many people.”

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Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch - Domaine Paterianakis: underground cellars and five wines with cheese

13.Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

5.0

Private guided Crete wine tour from Heraklion with vineyard access, 12 tastings, and a full lunch pairing across two wineries.

“We had a wonderful day visiting 2 wineries and an ancient wine press with our very knowledgeable guide. The wines were very good and food exceeded our expectations- absolutely amazing! The scenery was stunning and we enjoyed the tours at both wineries. Our only complaint was that this was sold to us as a private…”

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Trypiti beach and gorge Jeep Safari

Trypiti beach and gorge Jeep Safari - Messara plain viewpoint: Libyan Sea views and quick photo time

14.Trypiti beach and gorge Jeep Safari

5.0

Jeep through south Crete to Lake of Zaros, Trypiti gorge descent, and a quiet Trypiti beach swim with a traditional BBQ lunch and pickup.

“We had a great day with Michael on the Jeep tour and beech. We saw some amazing sites and even stopped for an authentic Greek lunch. Micheal did a great job of driving, his accent was a little difficult at times to understand but he did a good job. The beech was almost private. Well…”

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Private Jeep Tour – Zeus Cave – Cretan villages

Private Jeep Tour - Zeus Cave - Cretan villages - Aposelemis Dam: the sunken village feeling in just 15 minutes

15.Private Jeep Tour – Zeus Cave – Cretan villages

5.0

Private Jeep day from Heraklion to Zeus Cave and Cretan villages, with Aposelemis Dam, Lasithi windmills, and wood-oven lunch with wine.

“Our Jeep tour was such a fun adventure! We loved our private group experience. It worked great for our cruise excursion. Dimitri spoke great English and made the whole experience entertaining from start to finish. It was the perfect way to explore the area with plenty of laughs and great stories along the way. Highly…”

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