Heraklion · TOUR REVIEWS
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Every Heraklion tour that earns its place, gathered on one page with the strongest first. These 15 lead the list right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and who it suits, with the full catalogue below if none of them fits your dates.
Small-group sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkel, SUP, and a Mediterranean meal with unlimited drinks and sunset views.
“Amazing experience!! The food and staff were amazing, the location is stunning, we had the most beautiful day”
CRETAquarium in Heraklion is a fast, family-friendly sea day with 60 habitats, 2,000+ creatures, and easy value for about $9.
“Very good…not much wait time and easy to understand and follow.”
Skip Knossos ticket lines with an e-ticket and phone audio guide. See frescoes, Linear writing, and Mount Juktas views.
“Overall the experience was great. Really enjoyed the audio tour, really informative and with funny stories. I got the activation link almost immediately and the people of support were great. The app was easy to install and download the audio part of my tour. Worth every euro! I would recommend it!”
Jet boat thrills from Hersonissos to Saint George’s Bay for snorkeling, up to 90 km/h, plus transfers and gear for about $53.
“It was a really nice ride, and the captain was really friendly”
Quad ride from Agia Pelagia with a driving lesson, Achlada ghost village stop, olive oil tasting, and sunset views over Heraklion Bay.
Quad or Jeep off-road safari in Heraklion: cave and church stops, Greek lunch, and a beach swim. Pickup included.
“Prompt pickup but over an hour until we got in our vehicles and started the adventure. First part of tour thru a landscape of dumps. Very very dusty, bring a mask of some kind. Very nice people. We had a 15 minute delay for a broken down vehicle and then tour ended at 3.15 after 10 am pickup. So gone 5 hours but take out the travel time, registration, and breakdown, really only 3.5 including lunch.”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, SUP, drinks, and a Mediterranean meal on a small yacht cruise in Crete.
“Lovely chilled boat cruise with two swimming stops… the island is uninhabited just some goats but it’s all about boat life!! Lush food, beer and wine and soft drinks flowing all day and raki shots for the hard-core”
Sail from Heraklion to uninhabited Dia Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding, drinks, and Greek food on a small-group sail.
“A beautiful day, great weather, calm sea. Crew were kind and great to talk with. Really enjoyed snorkelling, the water was magical!”
A hassle-free day from Heraklion to Elafonisi Beach with pink sand, clear water, and scenic views plus 4.5 hours to swim and relax.
“I do not regret the trip to the beach, the beach is really beautiful. The tour was perfectly organized, everything on time. Although the trip was long, we went in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus. The guide Maria, spoke English and Polish, was pleasant and willing to give advice.”
Small-group Crete trip from Heraklion: olive oil press, village walks, Lasithi windmills, Zeus cave, optional Knossos.
“Stavros was an AMAZING guide!! He took us off the beaten path and showed us SO MUCH and gave us incredible experiences!”
Quad safari in Crete from Malia to Milatos Cave and an olive factory, with hilltop views, off-road tracks, and lunch or dinner.
“one of the best day , everything perfect , amazing team”
Guided quad off-road tour from Malia through Cretan villages and dam viewpoints, with olive oil tasting and hotel transfers. Small-group ride.
“The whole day was smooth from start to finish. The communication was easy. The tour guide was amazing. The off roading is definitely not for the weak but what an experience! Would 100% do this tour again. The little stop off points for photo opportunity’s are unreal and the olive oil factory tour along the way is very interesting!”
Cruise to Balos Lagoon’s white sands and swim in crystal water, then enjoy Chania Old Town and the Venetian harbor in one long day.
“It was absolutely amazing! Elizabeta was a really good guide and the excursion was truly out of this world and a must visit! It's worth the money, boat can get crowded and might not have spaces to sit at times but don't be put off by it. Bus journey from Heraklion was about 3 hours which wasn't too bad but some might not enjoy it. Overall amazing excursion and we loved it!”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, SUP, and a Greek lunch with wine and beer, plus easy pickup options.
“This afternoon was AWESOME. The communication leading up to and during was top notch. The captain and his girls were super fun and very welcoming. Had a perfect day on the water with plenty of amenities plus a delicious meal. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get away from the city for a few hours.”
Heraklion quad safari with new quads, olive oil mill, Milatos Cave, Milatos Beach, fishing villages, lunch, and transfers.
“It was very memorable and funny! We got to see a lot of sights like the olive oil fabric and a cave and it was super beautiful! Our guide was very funny but also careful, so that anybody can have the best time possible! Would totally do it again!”
