Heraklion Half-Day Tour | Knossos & Top Sights | Cruise-Friendly
Overview
Private & Personalized: Choose Your 6- or 4-Hour Itinerary
Perfect for Cruise Stops & Island Stays
Guaranteed on-time return to your ship
More than just stops — a Hosted Cultural Journey!
6-Hour Option: Choose Three (3) Authentic Experiences from the list below.
4-Hour Option: Choose Two (2) Authentic Experiences
Knossos Palace | Olive Mill Tour & Tasting | Winery Tour & Tasting | Pottery Workshop & Monastery | Traditional Village | Archaeological Museum & City Stroll | Or a place on your wish list.
Message us your picks in advance or choose on the day.
Enjoy narrated drives through Heraklion, charming villages, and scenic landscapes between experiences. Discover authentic Cretan traditions, from pottery, wine, and olive oil to history and local culture — traditions that continue to shape life on the island today.
Exclusively for cruise guests arriving at Heraklion Port (there are 3 cruise ports on Crete)
Private Tour · Shore Excursion · Day Trip · Afternoon
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Harbor, Hotel, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, and Fees
- Liability Insurance
- Hygiene Amenities and First Aid Kit
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Winery Tour & Indigenous Wines Tasting from
- Knossos Palace(Free: EU65)
- Archaeological Museum Heraklion(Free: EU65)
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-Up Point: Outside your Hotel Reception. -For Cruise Passengers: Outside the main Heraklion Port Passenger Terminal BuildingPick-ups outside the designated area -Available upon request (extra fee may apply)
What To Expect
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Heraklion Prefecture
6 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Knossos is optional; guests may select another experience instead
- There are 3 cruise ports on Crete, but this tour operates exclusively from Heraklion Port.Guests are solely responsible for verifying their cruise ship’s assigned port of call and for monitoring any itinerary changes made by their cruise line, as schedules and ports may occasionally be adjusted by the cruise operator.
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option
- Travelers should wear suitable shoes & clothes
- The 4-Hour tour cannot include both Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum
- Please note: During the winter season, operating times and the availability of certain options may differ
- For groups of 9 people or more, please contact us directly
- All ages are welcome, but only guests 18+ can participate in the wine tasting
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Heraklion Half-Day Tour | Knossos & Top Sights | Cruise-Friendly?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water.
- Harbor, Hotel, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off.
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English.
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour.
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, and Fees.
- Liability Insurance.
- Hygiene Amenities and First Aid Kit.
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van.
- Winery Tour & Indigenous Wines Tasting from.
- Knossos Palace(Free: EU65).
- Archaeological Museum Heraklion(Free: EU65).
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities.
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Heraklion Half-Day Tour | Knossos & Top Sights | Cruise-Friendly is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Heraklion Half-Day Tour | Knossos & Top Sights | Cruise-Friendly will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Harbor, Hotel, or Meeting Point Pickup & Drop-Off
- Knowledgeable Local Driver-Host Fluent in English
- Planning & Organization of your Personalized Tour
- Fuel, Tolls, Taxes, and Fees
- Liability Insurance
- Hygiene Amenities and First Aid Kit
- Private Transportation in a Comfortable Van
- Winery Tour & Indigenous Wines Tasting from
- Knossos Palace(Free: EU65)
- Archaeological Museum Heraklion(Free: EU65)
- Personal Expenses, Tips & Gratuities
- Licensed Guide (multi-language, optional, extra charge)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Knossos is optional; guests may select another experience instead
- There are 3 cruise ports on Crete, but this tour operates exclusively from Heraklion Port.Guests are solely responsible for verifying their cruise ship’s assigned port of call and for monitoring any itinerary changes made by their cruise line, as schedules and ports may occasionally be adjusted by the cruise operator.
- Your Driver-Host provides historical background, local context, and logistics throughout the day outside archaeological sites. Greek law requires a Licensed Guide for tours inside sites and museums; these can be arranged upon request for an in-depth visit.
- Travelers from cruise ships should take the earliest possible option
- Travelers should wear suitable shoes & clothes
- The 4-Hour tour cannot include both Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum
- Please note: During the winter season, operating times and the availability of certain options may differ
- For groups of 9 people or more, please contact us directly
- All ages are welcome, but only guests 18+ can participate in the wine tasting
