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Best Heraklion Tours In Crete

Crete’s best days out.

The 15 most popular heraklion tours on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.

15 Best Heraklion Tours In Crete

Heraklion Tours

Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal - Meeting at Cafe Marina and getting on the yacht without stress

1Heraklion: Dia Island Sailboat Cruise with Swimming and Meal

Small-group sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling and SUP, plus a Mediterranean meal and unlimited drinks.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“The perfect day! Our guided were all so kind and accommodating. The boat was beautiful, spacious, and had plenty of fun equipment. The lunch was delicious and abundant, as well and the drinks! Overall, a fantastic experience. Would absolutely do it again!”

2,579 reviews5.5 hoursFrom $95by Cretan Sailing Cruises

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Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket

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Heraklion Area: CRETAquarium Admission Ticket - What you’ll see inside: Mediterranean habitats, jellyfish, and shark circles

Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Dikteon Cave area and the Zeus myth headline

3Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

8-hour Land Rover safari from Heraklion with off-road mountain scenery, shepherd-cheese stops, Zeus-area sights, and a tavern lunch with wine.

★ 5.0

“A wonderful small group experience. Great visit from pick-up to drop-off! Small group experience with 7 of us - fantastic guide (funny, welcoming, inclusive, felt like family!). Entire day was magical - would do it again if we ever make it back to Crete.”

1,351 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $113.67by Safari Club SA

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - Meeting up near Marina Cafe: small timing details that matter

4Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

Heraklion to Dia Island sailing with snorkeling gear, unlimited drinks and local wine, and a filling onboard lunch on a small yacht.

★ 4.9

“Wonderful excursion to a beautiful location. Meal was delicious and our guides were both exemplary. My daughter became sick due to the large waves and guide was so kind and did everything he could to make her more comfortable. I would highly recommend this company when booking your excursion.”

1,287 reviewsFrom $90by SAILINGTRIPS.GR

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner - Two hours of riding through the Finikia mountains (with a myth stop)

Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

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Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour - Inside Knossos Palace: 4,000 years in a guided walk

6Crete: Knossos Palace & Heraklion Guided Tour

Knossos Palace and Heraklion museum day trip with hotel pickup, an expert guide, and time to wander markets, fountains, and the sea.

★ 4.4

“the trip to knossos was amazing, de palace is a Nice place te walk and look around, the free time in Heraklion center is a bit to short when you want to go to the archeological museum, and going to the open air market, and then to see some shops, but overal it was an…”

1,127 reviews6 - 9 hoursFrom $35by Altino Travel

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

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5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch - Karteros First Stop: The 30-Minute Safety Briefing That Makes the Day

75Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

Ride ATVs, buggies, or a Jeep on a 5-hour off-road safari from Heraklion, with lunch, water, and cave, gorge, and beach stops.

★ 5.0

“We had a blast! Best day on tour ever. We ventured to hidden cave, up in the mountainside, down to the beach and through olive groves. Our guide was also fun, informative and punctual. This is an adventure not to be missed. We had lunch in a cozy restaurant and experienced the heart and best…”

941 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $107.63by Creta Quad Safari

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Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

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Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - 48-hour ticket that covers Heraklion plus Ammoudara

Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

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Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal - The Onboard Meal and Drinks: What a Mediterranean Lunch Feels Like at Sea

9Heraklion: Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks and Meal

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, dolphins stories, and a full onboard Mediterranean meal with drinks.

★ 4.9

“Lovely chilled boat cruise with two swimming stops… the island is uninhabited just some goats but it’s all about boat life!! Lush food, beer and wine and soft drinks flowing all day and raki shots for the hard-core”

778 reviews6 hoursFrom $106by Sailing Grace

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

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Heraklion: Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling - Dia Island: the swimming, snorkeling, wine, and photo stop package

From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

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From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup - Getting picked up and what the schedule feels like

11From Heraklion: Elafonisi Beach Day Tour with Pickup

Elafonisi beach day trip from Heraklion with pickup: pink sand, clear water, guided bus ride, and 4.5 hours on Elafonisi island.

★ 4.5

“Just think the structure to get down to the the beach and back up needs to be better for tourists . We’ve witnessed some people feeling unwell with the heat and poor conditions to protect tourists from the heavy heat. Apart from it it all went well and we’ve loved it”

731 reviews13 hoursFrom $64by Cretan Odyssey

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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach

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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach - The “from fear to control” training flow you actually need

12Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach

Beginner scuba try on Crete’s Mononaftis beach in Agia Pelagia. Small groups, full gear, 45 minutes underwater, pickup available.

★ 4.7

“Would recommend great experience instructors were patient and great with answering your questions and ensuring you were comfortable when under water. Would have liked for the photos to be included in the price”

549 reviews3 - 6 hoursFrom $81by AQUADIVE

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From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

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From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town - Kasteli to Gramvousa: Watching the Coast Change Color

Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

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Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - The private yacht setup: comfort, shade, and real “vacation mode”

Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming

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Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming - Getting on board: Old Anchor meeting point and optional transfers

15Heraklion: Sailing Trip to Dia Island with Lunch & Swimming

Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for snorkeling, SUP, fishing and a Greek lunch with unlimited drinks in a small group.

★ 4.8

“We took the sunset boat trip. It was really nice. The guides were friendly and professional. The food was tasty and in big portions. The water next to the island was clear and it was really beautiful. We highly recommend this trip. It was fun and relaxing experience.”

414 reviewsFrom $67by Set Sails

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