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We compared all 73 experiences in Heraklion so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 73 experiences from € 15 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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ATV Riding in Heraklion: Quad, Buggy & Jeep Safari
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Most booked
ATV Riding in Heraklion: Quad, Buggy & Jeep SafariEvery day · 10:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.83 (1,287)5h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 89per person
Crete: Knossos, Villages & Olive Oil Tour with Pickup
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★ Top rated
Crete: Knossos, Villages & Olive Oil Tour with PickupEvery day · First departure 08:00, last 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.99 (764)7h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 115per person
Quad Safari Malia: Off-road ride with Cave of Milatos & lunch
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Best value
Quad Safari Malia: Off-road ride with Cave of Milatos & lunchMon–Sat · 08:30 · Season until 31 Oct · Hotel pickup · From age 11★ 4.88 (590)5h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 63per person

Recommended (7)

Dia Island Sailing Cruise from Heraklion: 6 miles of snorkeling & meal
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Knossos & Lasithi Plateau tour: Zeus Cave, villages, olive oil
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Travelers' pick
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau tour: Zeus Cave, villages, olive oil★ 4.96 (424)7h–8hfrom€ 110per person
CRETAquarium Heraklion: Mediterranean Sea Life Ticket
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Travelers' pick
CRETAquarium Heraklion: Mediterranean Sea Life Ticket★ 4.10 (403)1h–6hfrom€ 15per person
Full-Day Jeep Safari & Cooking Class in Crete
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Travelers' pick
Full-Day Jeep Safari & Cooking Class in Crete★ 4.94 (347)8h–9hfrom€ 92per person
Crete: Guided Boat & Snorkeling Trip with Blue Cave & Pickup
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Crete: Guided Boat & Snorkeling Trip with Blue Cave & Pickup★ 4.70 (292)4hfrom€ 95per person
Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise & Water Toys
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Likely to sell out
Heraklion: Dia Island Catamaran Cruise & Water Toys★ 4.89 (269)5hfrom€ 105per person
Katharo Plateau & Lassithi: Mythology, Villages & Lunch Tour
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Katharo Plateau & Lassithi: Mythology, Villages & Lunch Tour★ 4.96 (263)8hfrom€ 94per person

Top rated (10)

Crete: Sunset Jeep Tour with BBQ Dinner & Prosecco
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Crete: Sunset Jeep Tour with BBQ Dinner & ProseccoNext departure: 3 May 2027 · Hotel pickup★ 4.99 (204)5h–6h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 82per person
Scuba Diving in Heraklion Crete: First-Time Introduction
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Scuba Diving in Heraklion Crete: First-Time IntroductionEvery day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8★ 4.99 (116)4h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 99per person
Crete Sunset Mountain Tour: Villages, Olive Oil & Dinner
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Crete Sunset Mountain Tour: Villages, Olive Oil & DinnerNext departure: 2 Jun 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 13★ 4.99 (115)6h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 89per person
Crete: Knossos Palace & Lasithi Plateau Private Tour with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Crete: Knossos Palace & Lasithi Plateau Private Tour with LunchEvery day · First departure 08:00, last 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.98 (199)7h–8h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 105per person
Heraklion: Private Wine Tour by SUV with Vineyard Lunch
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Travelers' pick-16%
Heraklion: Private Wine Tour by SUV with Vineyard LunchEvery day · 10:00 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.98 (174)6h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 189per person
Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day Trip
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Travelers' pickLikely to sell out
Heraklion: Knossos, Olive Mill & Winery Private Day TripEvery day · First departure 07:00, last 23:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.96 (103)4h–6h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 62per person
Full-Day Knossos Palace & Lasithi Plateau tour from Heraklion
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Travelers' pick
Full-Day Knossos Palace & Lasithi Plateau tour from HeraklionEvery day · Hotel pickup★ 4.95 (184)8h–10h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 120per person
Knossos & Lassithi Plateau tour from Heraklion: Zeus's Cave
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Travelers' pick
Knossos & Lassithi Plateau tour from Heraklion: Zeus's CaveEvery day · 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.95 (115)7h–8h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 105per person
Sailing to Dia Island from Crete: Snorkel, swim, dine
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Travelers' pick-11%
Sailing to Dia Island from Crete: Snorkel, swim, dineEvery day · First departure 09:30, last 16:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 4.94 (261)4h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 76per person
E-bike tour Heraklion: Venetian Walls and harbor in 3 hours
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Travelers' pick
E-bike tour Heraklion: Venetian Walls and harbor in 3 hoursEvery day · First departure 08:00, last 21:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8★ 4.93 (141)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 75per person

Lowest price (10)

Heraklion Archaeological Museum: E-Ticket & Audio Guide
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Travelers' pick-10%
Heraklion Archaeological Museum: E-Ticket & Audio GuideEvery day · First departure 08:00, last 18:00 · Ages 25–64★ 4.09 (34)2h✓ Instant confirmationfrom€ 28per person
Antalya: Troy Dinner Show with Live Mythology & Interactive Fun
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Antalya: Troy Dinner Show with Live Mythology & Interactive FunNext departure: 14 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.79 (126)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 35per person
Crete Dinner Show with Cabaret & Circus Acts: ALAR Spectacular
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Crete Dinner Show with Cabaret & Circus Acts: ALAR SpectacularNext departure: 29 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.83 (90)3h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 40per person
Samaria Gorge hiking tour: 18-km limestone cliff walk
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Samaria Gorge hiking tour: 18-km limestone cliff walkNext departure: 20 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.37 (54)14h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 40per person
Spinalonga & Kolokytha Bay cruise: Swim & lunch
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Spinalonga & Kolokytha Bay cruise: Swim & lunchMon, Wed, Fri and Sun · First departure 06:30, last 09:00 · Season until 30 Oct · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.04 (129)9h–10h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 50per person
Elafonisi Beach Day Tour from Heraklion: Pink Sand & Clear Waters
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Travelers' pick
Elafonisi Beach Day Tour from Heraklion: Pink Sand & Clear WatersMon and Thu · 05:30, 06:00 and 06:30 · Season until 29 Oct · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.55 (71)12h–13h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 55per person
Jeep Safari 4x4 Crete: Off-Road Mountain Tracks with Lunch
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Jeep Safari 4x4 Crete: Off-Road Mountain Tracks with LunchMon, Tue and Thu · Season until 29 Oct · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.77 (180)8h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 65per person
Rethymno: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Sushi & Open Bar
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Travelers' pickLikely to sell out
Rethymno: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Sushi & Open BarEvery day except Tuesday and Thursday · 16:30 and 17:00 · Season until 31 Oct · All ages★ 4.65 (136)3h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 72per person
Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small-Group Sailing
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling from Heraklion to Dia Island: Small-Group SailingEvery day · 09:00 and 15:00 · Season until 31 Oct · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.86 (138)6h–7h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 75per person
Crete: Finikia & Giouchtas Horseback Ride with Cretan Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Crete: Finikia & Giouchtas Horseback Ride with Cretan LunchTue–Sun · 08:30 · Season until 14 Nov · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.89 (197)5h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 80per person
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Heraklion at a glance ✓ 2026-10-17

  • Most booked: ATV Riding in Heraklion: Quad, Buggy & Jeep Safari, € 89 (5h, 4.83★ · 1,287).
  • Top rated: Crete: Knossos, Villages & Olive Oil Tour with Pickup, € 115 (7h 30m, 4.99★ · 764).
  • Best value: Quad Safari Malia: Off-road ride with Cave of Milatos & lunch, € 63 (5h, 4.88★ · 590).

Of the 73 experiences: 69 with free cancellation, 64 with instant confirmation, 63 with hotel pickup and 43 last-minute.

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