Heraklion · MARKETS
5 reviewed
The best market tours around Heraklion sell out by mid-morning in summer. These 5 are the picks, with current prices and what sets each apart, so you can lock one in early.
Hotel pickup for Heraklion market, port and Koules, plus CretAquarium in Gournes, all in an organized 7-hour day from $23.
“All aspects of the trip were great, it was a lovely day out!”
Guided Knossos Palace and Heraklion city walk plus a Minoan Farm tasting. Hotel pickup, live guide, 6–8 hours from $41.
Half-day Heraklion tour with Cretaquarium skip-the-line entry, Liberty Square and Koules Fortress, plus free market time.
“We were not picked up until an hour after the pick up time. It was clear they had missed us off as they eventually sent a mini bus to get us. This meant when we got to the aquarium (to meet up with the coach that should have picked us up) we only had 45 min to pay and get round the aquarium. We refused as we wanted to take our time and enjoy it not rush through it which was disappointing as we wanted to go to the aquarium. On the positive Heraklion was lovely and the local market was good but make sure you take lots of cash!”
Guided Knossos Palace trip from the Heraklion area with Heraklion harbor views and market time. Skip the ticket line; entrances cost extra.
“visite du marché annulée - visite du palais de Knossos au pas de course car gros groupe FR et AN - audio-guides défectueux (coupures, grésillements et bips) - temps libre à Heraklion trop court, on a à peine une temps de manger. Pour ceux qui apprécient le shopping et les visites zen, ce n'est pas la bonne excursion à faire...”
Knossos Palace and Heraklion old town in one day with a local guide, air-conditioned pickup, and old market time for shopping.
“Both sites were very interesting to visit and discover, especially Knossos. We had a very knowledgeable tour guide who was also attentive to the people in our group, spoke clearly and made the experience very positive.”
