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Heraklion · WALKING TOURS

The 3 Best Walking Tours in Heraklion

3 reviewed

The shortlist we’d hand a friend landing in Crete: the 3 walking tours that earn their place, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and how it compares to the next one down.

Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour

Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour - Walking the Gorge for 10 Miles: Views, Crowds, and That Narrow-Trail Feeling

1.Full Day Samaria Gorge 10-Mile Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Full-day guided hike through Crete’s Samaria Gorge with hotel pickup, a 10-mile trail to Agia Roumeli, and a boat return.

“This made for a very long day, but was so, so worth it! The gorge itself was absolutely beautiful, and the early start was great, as it felt cool when the trail began, with lots of shade for the first half, but became quite hot by the end. The beautiful flowers, wild thyme, rugged rock, clear water, and little wooden bridges were breathtaking at every turn. The terrain definitely tests your ankles, and once you are out of the gorge itself, there is still a 2 km walk to the beach. However, we were very glad to have done it. Our 15, 14, and 10 year old kids said they’d…”

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Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: Guided Walking Tour

Archaeological Museum of Heraklion: Guided Walking Tour - The museum building is part of the experience (not just a container)

Heraklion – Walking city tour with food tasting

Heraklion - Walking city tour with food tasting - Meeting at Saint Minas and the rhythm of a 3-hour stroll

3.Heraklion – Walking city tour with food tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113

Heraklion walking tour with Cretan food tastings, unlimited house wine, and landmark stops. 3 hours, small group, English.

“Due to illness our teip was rescheduled with another host and we did the economy tour. Alex was amazing and the tour of the city and the food tastings were all delicious. We learned so much of Cretan culture.”

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