Greece · HERAKLION TOURS
The 15 best heraklion tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is up there for a reason; start with it and work down.
Small-group sail from Heraklion to Dia Island, swim and snorkel with gear, enjoy a Mediterranean meal with unlimited drinks, return at sunset.
“It was amazing experience. Definitely a highlight of my vacation. Mariana and Manos was fun and helpful. Good food and beautiful views.”
CRETAquarium near Heraklion pairs Mediterranean marine life with real marine research, so you get sharks, jellyfish, and science in about 1 hour.
“Lots of different animals who all seem to be content and well looked after. Friendly staff, clean facilities and is nice for an hour out of the sun.”
Skip the ticket line at Knossos with a phone e-ticket and downloadable audio tour, plus optional Heraklion and Phaistos add-ons.
“Easy to use app, interesting stories for the site. I totally recommend it!!”
3.5-hour Agia Pelagia quad safari through Crete backroads, ghost village lore, olive mill tastings, and Fodele stops with great views.
“Such a fun day. Amazing tour guide with great information. Was definitely worth the price. I will be booking again!”
A 1-hour jet boat thrill from Hersonissos Port, with up to 90 km/h speed, optional 360 turns, and snorkeling at Saint George’s Bay.
“The staff was so kind, it was great, thank you captain”
Quad ride from Agia Pelagia with olive oil mill history, local tastings, and a golden-hour sunset drive along cliffs and quiet paths.
5-hour quad, buggy, and Jeep off-road safari from Heraklion with cave and church stops, included lunch, and a possible Karteros beach swim.
“Me and my girlfriend drove the buggy 1000, It was an amazing experience, amazing views, and amazing tour guide, we had lunch halfway through and the spot was a nice pick, they had the food ready for us when we got there, when we got back we all were treated to a few shots, highly recommend, would also recommend bringing clothes and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty”
Yacht sail from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, SUP, drinks, and a Greek onboard meal, plus dolphin tales and optional sunset.
“This was a fabulous trip. The staff were very friendly and committed to making sure everyone had a good time. They boat was fantastic and their were enough activities to keen everyone entertained during the cruise. Food was fantastic too. Highly recommend this tour to anyone in Heraklion for the day.”
Sail to uninhabited Dia Island from Heraklion for snorkeling, paddleboarding, and food onboard, with full-day and half-day options.
“The crew was super friendly. Even the weather condition was not the best, the travel went quite smooth. The bays are there just amazing. Only dis thing was, I was expecting to swim in more spots (we did 2), but the places we swam was fantastic 🥰 The food was not great but it tastes good since you became super hungry 😁”
Hassle-free bus pickup from Heraklion for a full day at Elafonisi’s pink sand beach, with guided stops and 4.5 hours on the island.
“Our guide was very informative about the area and how to enjoy it best!”
Full-day Crete tour from Heraklion mixing Zeus mythology, inland villages, an olive oil press, tastings, views, optional Knossos.
“A great day Stavros was a great guide very knowledgable lots of interesting info and tests but also really funny and kept us entertained all day .Fantastic tour would highly recommend and great restaurant choice . We really enjoyed the detour to pick strawberries and drink wine, great fun and improvisation but he’s so friendly and generous”
Crete quad safari with Milatos Cave, Prophet Elias hill views, an olive oil factory stop, off-road tracks, and lunch or dinner for $82.
“Amazing day from the start to the finish. Even my wife who was very apprehensive about driving a quad thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Guided Santorini day trip from Crete with ferry tickets, expert local guidance, and time in Oia and Fira plus optional volcano.
“Great experience of visiting Santorini, everything made very easy”
Quad off-road tour from Malia, Crete villages, olive oil tasting, Aposelemis Dam and Sfendyli views, hotel transfers, 4 hours.
“Amazing!!! We loved the whole experience, our tour guide was funny & taught us a lot about the island.”
Sail from Heraklion to calm Dia island for crystal-clear snorkeling, paddleboarding, onboard Greek food, and a true sunset sail.
“Andreas and Ianos (hope I am spelling it correctly) were great guides, answering a lot of questions about the island. The place is a pretty good place for snorkel activities but you have to venture a bit far out, especially by the old remains of a minoan port underwater. Food was really good, drinks at your discretion. Amazing experience overall!”
Pick the day first, then pick the boat.
