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Popular things to do in Heraklion
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 117 activitiesOpens in new tabHeraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Day Tour with Lunch
Attractions
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Water activities
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Shopping & fashion
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Shows & concerts
See all 12 activitiesOpens in new tabHeraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos
Popular places to visit
Heraklion Port
Explore the waterfront in Heraklion with a trip to Heraklion Port. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Palace of Knossos
Find out about the history of Heraklion with a stop at Palace of Knossos. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Heraklion Archaeological Museum in Heraklion. Stroll along the waterfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Knossos Archaeological Site
You can find out about the history of Knosos with a visit to Knossos Archaeological Site. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Koules Fortress
Learn about the local history of Heraklion when you spend time at Koules Fortress. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Historical Museum of Crete
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Historical Museum of Crete during your trip to Heraklion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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What are the best things to do in Heraklion?
We can’t wait to show you some of the best things to do in Heraklion – they range from luxurious day trips to hair-raising action adventures and vibrant cultural events, with plenty of culinary highlights thrown in to keep you wanting more. Some of the most popular activities that Heraklion tourism has to offer include:
- Heraklion: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Day Tour with Lunch
- Zeus Cave-Traditional-Villages-Old Wind Mills-Olive Oil Factory-Small Group...
- Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island
- Santorini Tour from Port Heraklion
Search Wotif to discover what’s on in Heraklion in 2024 and start getting excited about everything you’ll get to see while you’re in town – from festivals, events, natural wonders, concerts and gigs. There’s a wide selection of Heraklion day tours – experience the area’s gorgeous surroundings with the help of a local guide or set off on your own adventure like the explorer you are.
How can I find the cheapest things to do in Heraklion on Wotif?
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We make it transparent and easy to see whether you can cancel your activity booking in Heraklion. The words “Fully refundable” in green next to the image on the activity listing give you the freedom to change your mind later. Even if the activity you’ve planned isn't fully refundable, it’s often easy enough to change the dates without incurring any additional fees – just make sure to carefully check this before you book.