E-bike tour Heraklion: Venetian Walls and harbor in 3 hours

Three hours on an e-bike covers the city's terrain without the sweat

A guided e-bike tour of Heraklion led by a local expert, covering the old town, Venetian Walls, harbor and landmarks like Lions Square and the Cathedral of Saint Minas. The tour includes water, Greek tapas and house wine. E-bikes handle the city's hills so you ride at a comfortable pace regardless of fitness level.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Georgiadis Park1h · entry included
2. Kornarou Square5m · entry included
3. Lions Square and Morosini Fountain1h · entry included

Explore historic Heraklion by e-bike

• Start from the office
• Visit Heraklion old town
• Enjoy Heraklion seaside views
• See Venetian walls and city view
• Have Greek coffee in Georgiadis Park
• Visit old market at Kornarou Square
• See the famous lion fountain
• Visit Saint Titos church
• Visit Cathedral of Saint Minas
• Return to meeting point

The experience

The tour starts from the office and moves through Heraklion's old town on electric bikes, which means you cover ground that would take hours on foot and reach spots most walking tours skip. You'll pass the bustling harbor, climb to the Venetian Walls for a view across the city, and stop at Georgiadis Park for Greek coffee and a break. The e-bikes do the work on inclines, so the pace stays easy whether you're a beginner or someone who cycles regularly.

Along the route you'll see Kornarou Square and its old market, Lions Square with the Morosini Fountain, the Church of Saint Titos, and the Cathedral of Saint Minas: the largest church on Crete. A local guide leads the whole tour and shares stories about the city's history and culture that you won't find in standard guidebooks. Water and Greek tapas arrive partway through, along with a choice of white or red house wine.

The tour runs three hours total and ends back at the meeting point. You'll need to be at least 1.50m tall and comfortable riding a bike. The weight limit per bike is 225 pounds. All riders complete a waiver form before starting: filling it out in advance saves time at check-in.

What’s included

• Water and Greek tapas.
• house wine in white or red.
• wifi during the tour.
• a local English-speaking guide leading the entire route.

Options for this experience

4 options

Ecobike City TourGuide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00Lasts 3 hours.

Combo Wine TastingGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00Ecobike wine tasting tour: sample the local wine varieties. Lasts 5 hours. Add 2 hours to your tour with the wine tasting option, which includes 5 local wines (2 white, 1 rosé, 2 red).

Combo Food TastingGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00Ecobike food tour with tasting. Lasts 5 hours. Add-on food tour tasting: sample more than 10 different dishes and learn about Greek-Cretan cuisine.

All-In-One – PremiumGuide in English · 14 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 21:00Historical, food and wine tour in one day. This option combines all of our tours: a historical tour, a food tour and a wine tasting. Lasts 5 hours. Food and wine tasting: sample more than 10 dishes and learn about Greek-Cretan cuisine, plus a tasting of 5 local wines (2 white, 1 rosé, 2 red).

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 21:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (8 to 75 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by ecobikegreece

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover Heraklion's highlights (from the harbor to the Venetian Walls to the old market) without the fatigue of a walking tour or the hassle of navigating the city yourself. The e-bikes and the guide's local knowledge mean you see more ground and hear stories most visitors miss, all in a morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

What exactly is the Venetian Walls stop like on this tour?

The Venetian Walls are a fortification built by Venice centuries ago that still rings the old city. You ride up to them and stop for a view across Heraklion from above, seeing the harbor and the city layout spread out below.

Do I need to be fit to ride an e-bike on this tour?

No. E-bikes handle the hills and terrain of Heraklion, so the tour suits all fitness levels. You control the pace and the motor does the work on inclines. The guide adjusts the route to keep everyone comfortable.

What's included in the food and drink stops?

Water, Greek tapas called meze, and a choice of white or red house wine are included during the tour. The wine tasting happens partway through the ride.

Can I book a private tour, or is this a group ride?

The tour operates as a group with a shared guide and route. Purchase options include the standard Ecobike City Tour, or combo packages that add food or wine tastings. You choose which option suits you at checkout.

How do I get to the starting point?

Pickup is included in at least one of the available options. Check which purchase option you select at checkout to confirm whether pickup is part of your booking.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

There is no minimum age, but riders must be at least 1.50m tall to fit the bikes safely. Children who meet the height requirement can join.