Free walking tours in Heraklion and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Heraklion. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Spinalonga Day Trip€ 36
Knossos Palace TicketsFrom € 26
Dia Island Day Trip€ 98
Walking Tour of HeraklionFrom € 45
Santorini Day Trip€ 199
Dinner with Live Music & Dance€ 57
Heraklion Archaeological Museum TicketsFrom € 27
Heraklion Archaeological Museum Guided TourFrom € 55
Heraklion Pirate Boat Ride€ 55
Matala Day Trip€ 37
Free tours and guided visits in Heraklion in numbers
Of the 10 activities Civitatis shows for Heraklion, none is free right now and 8 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Walking Tour of Heraklion” (59 reviews, 9.1 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 10
- free walking tours
- 0
- cheapest paid tour
- €26
- average traveller score
- 8.2
- reviews
- 203
- typical length
- 4 h
What to see in Heraklion
Must-sees
Five kilometres from Heraklion is Knossos, the great Minoan palace of almost 4,000 years ago, tied to the myth of the Minotaur and the labyrinth. Part of what you see, with red columns and frescoes, is an early 20th-century reconstruction, and it is best to go early.
In the city, the Archaeological Museum has the finest Minoan collection in the world, with the Phaistos Disc and the original frescoes. The Venetian walls, the Koules fortress in the harbour, the Morosini Fountain and Kazantzakis’ tomb complete the visit.
Free tours and guided visits
Heraklion has guided visits to Knossos and the Archaeological Museum, and day trips to Spinalonga, the Lasithi Plateau, Santorini by fast boat and the south coast beaches.
How long to spend
One day covers Knossos and the museum. Heraklion is above all the gateway to Crete: most people carry on to Chania, Rethymno or the east of the island.
Where to stay
The centre, inside the walls, is convenient for the museum and buses. Amoudara has a beach and Hersonissos and Malia the resorts.
Where to stay in Heraklion
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Centre and Venetian harbour and Amoudara. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Heraklion
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Heraklion
Is there a free walking tour in Heraklion?
Heraklion has guided visits to Knossos and the Archaeological Museum, and day trips to Spinalonga, the Lasithi Plateau, Santorini by fast boat and the south coast beaches.
How much does a guided tour in Heraklion cost?
Between €26 and €199 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis.
What is the best-rated tour in Heraklion?
“Walking Tour of Heraklion”, with 9.1 out of 10 from 59 traveller reviews on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Heraklion?
One day covers Knossos and the museum. Heraklion is above all the gateway to Crete: most people carry on to Chania, Rethymno or the east of the island.
Where should I stay in Heraklion?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Heraklion we cover Centre and Venetian harbour and Amoudara.