Crete · HERAKLION CITY TOURS
The Venetian walls, the Morosini fountain and the market street between them take an easy morning. The 15 below differ on length, whether the museum ticket is included and how much of it is on foot.
Travel by air-conditioned bus from selected Crete resorts to Knossos and Heraklion. A licensed guide, often including Vangelis, explains the palace, then you have free time for the Archaeological Museum, market, Venetian fountain, Loggia, and Koules Fortress.
“A very good day trip. The tour guide's enthusiasm for Crete's history was infectious”
Travel from Rethymno to Knossos Palace and Heraklion by air-conditioned coach. Guide Anastasia adds stories about Minoan Crete, myths, and local life along the way. You’ll tour Knossos, then have about four hours for the Archaeological Museum, old town, lunch, and shopping.
“Exactly or even better than advertised on the ‘box’. Great driver and guide, Costa and Anastasia, they were knowledgeable and personable in equal measure. Thank you for a great day.”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from eastern Crete to Heraklion’s Pateles market, city center, Venetian port and Koules Fortress, then visit Cretaquarium in Gournes. A multilingual guide, hotel pickup and return are included. Bring cash for food, shopping and the aquarium ticket.
“It was fantastic our guide was so clear explain for as lots of informations and history about the Crete culture we love it .”
Travel by coach to Knossos Palace, where a live guide explains the Minoan ruins, then stop at a Cretan farm near Patsides for local samples. Finish with guided time in Heraklion, including the Venetian Harbor, Koules Fortress, old market, shops, and free time for lunch.
Ride from Chania or Rethymno to Knossos and Heraklion by coach, with about two hours at the palace and time for the museum and city center. Guides such as Manos, Adonis, and Caterina have led past departures, but site guiding can vary, so budget €20 for entry tickets.
“The advertised 8-hour trip from Rethymno ended up being far longer at 11 hours. This was due to a significant amount of stops at different hotels on the way there and back. I expected it would be a little longer than advertised, but 3 hours longer is a little much! additionally, while we were also the first on the coach, we were not notified of our pickup time and location being moved, we got a call 15 minutes before the advertised time asking where we were. Fortunately, we were already ready at the original location, but we did have to march down the marina to the bus. Finally, there was…”
Travel from Chania to Knossos and Heraklion by comfortable coach, with an English-speaking guide bringing Minoan myths and palace ruins to life. You will see original frescoes, jewellery, and ancient treasures, then have free time in Heraklion before returning through Crete’s north coast.
“We had an amazing day with our guide Thanassis and driver Nicos. The coach was extremely comfortable and we had a great balance of information and time to enjoy the scenery. Definitely spend time at the Iraklio archaeological museum - it makes Knossos come alive.”
Spend 6 to 8 hours visiting Knossos Palace, sampling Cretan products at a farm near Patsides, and exploring Heraklion. A live guide leads the palace visit and city walk, while free time covers shopping, lunch, the harbor, and the optional Archaeological Museum. Expect extra entrance fees and plenty of walking.
“de Engelstalige gids was goed onderlegd!wat ik persoonlijk jammer vond is dat ze maar door ratelde...De wetenswaardigheden kon je niet eens verwerken...iets rustiger is ook goed en iets minder ook! ik persoonlijk voelde het als een" haastige" dag, maar toch genoten. voor iemand die minder goed ter been is , is het bezoek aan het paleis van Knossos erg zwaar.”
You receive a Knossos Palace entry ticket and Clio Muse audio tours for Knossos and Heraklion. Use your phone to explore the Throne Room, Koules Fortress, Morosini Fountain, Loggia, and more in English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian.
“Très belle expérience. Magnifique palais de Knossos. L auto guide est super pour une découverte du palais et de la ville Heraklion qui permet à la fois de s enrichir mais et surtout de rester libre .”
You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach from resorts between Fodele and Sissi to CRETAquarium, a Heraklion food market, and the old city. A multilingual guide provides background and keeps the group on schedule, while you explore each stop independently. Aquarium admission costs extra.
“Wasn’t greatly organised, pick up from Heraklion was a farce”
Travel from Rethymno to Knossos and Heraklion by bus for an 8 to 9-hour day. Depending on the departure, you may have a guide such as Adonis at Knossos, plus free time for the Archaeological Museum and city center. Entrance fees are extra.
“I can really recommend this trip! We were in a small group of about 10 people, and our guide taught us a lot about Cretan history and culture whilst driving, and he also guided us through the Knossos Palace. We also beat the crowd in Knossos due to the early departure:) After Knossos, we had 3 hours in Heraklion, and were dropped off right next to the Archaeological Museum. It is worth mentioning that anyone up to (and including) 25 years old have free entrance to both the museum and the palace!”
Travel by air-conditioned bus from Rethimno to Knossos and Heraklion. Your multilingual guide introduces Minoan history, murals, the throne room, fountains, walls, and city monuments. You get about two hours at each stop, with free time for lunch, shopping, or the Archaeological Museum.
“Palace at Knossos was amazing - and the explanations from the tour guide were so helpful. The museum is also really well laid out .”
Spend two hours walking Heraklion with an English-speaking private guide, visiting three local food shops and sampling 12 Cretan foods and drinks, including kalitsounia, dakos, cheeses, olive oil, souvlaki, wine, and raki. Heraklia is one guide associated with the experience.
“Really got a chance to get a little closer to the food enjoyed daily by the local residents. Our guide was teriffic”
Travel from Ierapetra to Knossos and Heraklion with a German-speaking guide. Spend about two hours at the Minoan palace, take a 30-minute city tour, then enjoy two hours of free time for the museum, lunch, coffee, or shopping.
“Es war gut. Buchung , Abholung , zurückbringen zum Hotel . Die historische Städte sehr interessant , Stadtrundfahrt eher weniger .”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Eleftherias Square for a two-hour stroll through central Heraklion. Hear stories about churches, fountains, monuments, El Greco, and Nikos Kazantzakis, then sample olive oil, Cretan herbs, kalitsounia, raki, and meze. Guides include Eri and Catherine.
“We strolled the city center with some stops at the historical sites and churches, we had a up of Greek coffee with a delicious piece of cheese pie at a nice cafe overlooking the lion square. Ms.Catherine our guide was great .”
Walk central Heraklion with an English-speaking guide such as Marina, stopping for bougatsa, olives, cheeses, cured meats, dakos, moussaka, kalitsounia, wine, loukoumades, and Greek coffee. You will taste more than 10 dishes while learning how food connects to the city’s past and present.
“Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating to our requests The food was a nice mix of local and traditional dishes”
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