Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This tour is a unique experience, to visit the most important places in Heraklion City.
The tour schedule is flexible regarding the time spent at its attraction.
Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel or Port in Heraklion City.
The transfer is private and our English-speaking driver will drive you around the sightseeings.
Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities (optional)
Extra charge for hotel distance more that 50km from the city of Heraklion.
Entrance Fees( wherever required)
Tourist Guide
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pick up and drop off within 50 km with no extra charge.
Traveler pickup
Heraklion Port
Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Greece Knossos archaeological site represents the center of the Minoan civilization and the capital of Minoan Crete. The main site of interest is the Palace of Knossos, where you can see:
-the Great Palace; it is the largest of the preserved Minoan palatial centers and contains the royal quarters, workshops, shrines, storerooms, repositories, the throne room, and banquet halls.
- the Little Palace, where it was found the famous Bull's Head made of steatite. It is exhibited in the museum of Knossos.
- the Royal Villa.
-the House of the High Priest.
-the Caravan Serai, where it was the entrance to the palace. It served as the public baths.
- and the Royal Temple Tomb-Sanctuary, which it is considered to have belonged to one of the Last Minoan Kings. 90 minutes
Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis, Heraklion, Greece The Venetian Walls were part of the fortress of the city. The city was called Candia by the Venetians. Two of the city gates have survived among the centuries, Chania and Kainouria. Take time to walk outside and around the walls. At the southwestern corner of the City Walls, you will find the Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis (1883-1947), the local author of "Zorba the Greek" and "The Last Temptation of Christ". One of the most important Greek authors through time. Take your time and enjoy the panoramic view of the city center and the beautiful sea. 30 minutes
Cathedral of St. Minas, Heraklion, Greece The Cathedral of St. Minas, is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Heraklion. It suffered from the battles of the past great damage and it took 30 years to be rebuilt. Right next to the imposing Cathedral it is a smaller and older St. Minas church and on the nearby square you can visit the former church of St. Ekaterini, where nowadays byzantine ecclesiastic treasures and icons are exhibited.
20 minutes
Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain), Heraklion, Greece Morozini’s fountain or Four Lion Square was constructed during the Venetian Era to cover the needs of Candia, the capital city of the island. Today it is the meeting point for the locals surrounded by various shops ready to serve coffees, ice-creams and other delicacies. Opposite the Fountain, you can see the Basilica of St. Mark, one of the most important buildings from the Venetian times which now hosts the Municipal Art Gallery and is open to the public almost all day, every day. 10 minutes
Loggia, Heraklion, Greece The Venetian Loggia is in the center of Heraklion city. It was constructed by Francesco Morosini during the Venetian rule. It is an impressive building of the Venetian times that has survived through time and today hosts the Town Hall of Heraklion. 10 minutes
Castello del Molo (Koules), Heraklion, Greece The Venetian Fortress Koules - also Castello a Mare or Rocca a Mare, according to the Venetians - dominates in the entrance of the Venetian Harbor and its main purpose was the protection of the city.. 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our drivers are able to provide you with information regarding the places but are not allowed to get inside at any permises. For this reason you will need an official guide
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Cheryl_P
19 Sep 2024
This tour was just perfect! Our guide was so knowledgeable and we absolutely loved meeting him and learning about the island. Can’t say enough good things.
Bridgeen_S
13 Sep 2024
Lovely day out would recommend. Our driver and guide George was excellent and informative. Lovely car and a lovely place recommended for lunch. Overall a great trip.
AndreasSza
06 Sep 2024
Ein SUPER Service!!! Vom Flughafen zum Hotel und wieder zurück verlief alles perfekt. Bei Ankunft mit Namensschild abgeholt und selbst beim Koffertragen hat sich der Fahrer nicht helfen lassen.
Werde bei jedem Besuch auf Kreta wieder buchen. Nur zu Empfehlen!!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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