Top things to do in Heraklion in Summer (Updated November 2026)

Heraklion, Greece
Heraklion Half-Day Tour | Knossos & Top Sights | Cruise-Friendly

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 …More

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...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Safari Club: Katharo Route Tour from Agios Nikolaos

Spend 8-hours exploring the central part of Crete with two different plateaus, mythology, and lots of fun and interesting informations about Crete and the local …More

Spend 8-hours exploring the central part of Crete with two different plateaus, mythology, and lots of fun and interesting informations about Crete and the local...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion

Our tour is not just a ride it's a premium e-bike adventure that brings Heraklion's rich history and vibrant culture to life. What makes us …More

Our tour is not just a ride it's a premium e-bike adventure that brings Heraklion's rich history and vibrant culture to life. What makes us...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Lasithi Plateau Zeus Cave Guided Jeep Safari Tour

If you’re visiting Crete for the first time, get an engaging introduction to the island’s culture and history on a small-group sightseeing tour that’s limited …More

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If you’re visiting Crete for the first time, get an engaging introduction to the island’s culture and history on a small-group sightseeing tour that’s limited...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Crete: Private Culinary Journey Wine, Olive Oil & Cretan Lunch

Experience the authentic flavors of Crete on an **exclusive private tour for 4–7 guests**. Visit a family-owned olive grove, taste premium Cretan olive oils, and …More

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Experience the authentic flavors of Crete on an **exclusive private tour for 4–7 guests**. Visit a family-owned olive grove, taste premium Cretan olive oils, and...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Zeus Cave-Olive Oil Tasting-Old Villages

Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from …More

Join us on this full day PRIVATE TOUR or book the SMALL GROUP TOUR OPTION to explore the Real Side of Crete together away from...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Sunset Jeep Tour in Crete

Enjoy the most idyllic and beautiful sunset of Crete! For romantics and not only, enjoy the sunset to end your day in the most special …More

Enjoy the most idyllic and beautiful sunset of Crete! For romantics and not only, enjoy the sunset to end your day in the most special...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Heraklion E-Bike Food Tour – Discover the Flavors of Crete

Skip the tourist traps and discover the "soul" of Heraklion on two wheels. While others walk in the heat, you’ll glide effortlessly through hidden backstreets …More

Skip the tourist traps and discover the "soul" of Heraklion on two wheels. While others walk in the heat, you’ll glide effortlessly through hidden backstreets...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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Jeep Safari 4x4 Crete real off road mountain tracks with Lunch from Hersonissos

You are the whole day, with your local guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see …More

You are the whole day, with your local guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages

Visit a olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production and we get to taste different kind of olive oil . Visit …More

Visit a olive oil factory where we learn all about olive oil production and we get to taste different kind of olive oil . Visit...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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The Essence of Crete:Private Olive Oil, Wine & Distillery Journey

100% Private & Exclusive:This is your personal journey through Crete, traveling in a premium Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated local host. Beyond the Tourist Trail: …More

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100% Private & Exclusive:This is your personal journey through Crete, traveling in a premium Mercedes vehicle with a dedicated local host. Beyond the Tourist Trail:...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Quad Safari: Off-Road Evening Tour with Dinner & Transfers

Explore Crete in the most fascinating way!!! Thrilling self driving Quad Tour in Crete! Expert ATV lessons for safe & fun discovery. Climb uphill to …More

Explore Crete in the most fascinating way!!! Thrilling self driving Quad Tour in Crete! Expert ATV lessons for safe & fun discovery. Climb uphill to...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Safari Club: Crete by Sunset, evening Guided Tour

Join this 6-hour excursion through the Cretan mountains and traditional villages that will delight you with local informations, tastings and traditional food, as well as …More

Join this 6-hour excursion through the Cretan mountains and traditional villages that will delight you with local informations, tastings and traditional food, as well as...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Spectacular Dinner-Show

ALAR Spectacular is a travelling extravaganza that leaves the audience wide eyed with amazement at the variety of renowned artists that will dazzle you throughout …More

ALAR Spectacular is a travelling extravaganza that leaves the audience wide eyed with amazement at the variety of renowned artists that will dazzle you throughout...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$46
Crete: Tripitis Gorge South Crete Guided Jeep Safari

Through this route you will discover the wild side of South Crete and will arrive at one of the best beaches of Crete with clear …More

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Through this route you will discover the wild side of South Crete and will arrive at one of the best beaches of Crete with clear...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
Labyrinth of Knossos Skip-the-Line Ticket with Tour Guide

Skip the ticket line and step straight into history at Knossos Palace, now proudly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a licensed guide, …More

Skip the ticket line and step straight into history at Knossos Palace, now proudly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a licensed guide,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfalls & Preveli/Kalypso Beach | Private

• Amazing Gorge • Iconic Beaches • Scenic Drive • Seamless • Memorable • Uncompromising Experience a perfect mix of Adventure and Sightseeing, fully customized …More

• Amazing Gorge • Iconic Beaches • Scenic Drive • Seamless • Memorable • Uncompromising Experience a perfect mix of Adventure and Sightseeing, fully customized...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Discover The Secrets Of The Southern Crete Jeep Safari tour

We explore unique traditional villages, we visit folklore museums, we admire breathtaking views over the mountains, experience the wild beauty of the Cretan mountains with …More

We explore unique traditional villages, we visit folklore museums, we admire breathtaking views over the mountains, experience the wild beauty of the Cretan mountains with...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Chania, Kournas and Rethymno from Heraklion Private Tour

One of the most popular full-day tours from the Heraklion area, this experience takes you to three of Western Crete’s most beautiful highlights — Chania, …More

One of the most popular full-day tours from the Heraklion area, this experience takes you to three of Western Crete’s most beautiful highlights — Chania,...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$681
Private Full-Day East Crete Tour from Heraklion

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree. …More

Start at the traditional village of Mochos with its narrow alleys and colourful gardens, then continue to Krasi and visit the 2,400-year-old Writers' Plane Tree....

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas

Spend a beautiful time at the sea with family and friends! Get on board and meet our local fisherman where he gonna show you fishing …More

Spend a beautiful time at the sea with family and friends! Get on board and meet our local fisherman where he gonna show you fishing...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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