Top Crete Fun & Games

Challenge yourself with fun clues that guide you to must see landmarks and hidden spots of Heraklion. Learn about Heraklion's rich history and culture with expert storytelling as you walk. Go beyond the tourist hotspots and uncover hidden gems and fascinating stories. Transform your city stroll into an exciting challenge filled with history and mystery. Whether solo, with friends, or as a couple, enjoy an adventure tailored to your curiosity.

Explore the Cretan coastline from a standup paddleboard on this guided tour around beautiful Marathi Bay. After a short instruction and safety lesson, head out into the bay, exploring smaller islets, diving spots, and a small cave system along the way. Stop from time to time to swim with the marine life or catch your breath on the beach. This tour is good for all ages and experience levels, a great way to enjoy time with friends and family on the water.

Discover the rugged landscapes of Crete's northern coast on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) adventure with transfers from Rethymno hotels. Splash through streams, wind along ancient gorges, and look for island wildlife from behind the wheel of a personal solo or tandem quad that can access tucked-away mountain reaches. You’ll need to be at least 18 and have held a license for one year to drive the quad.

Set sail on a semi-private catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island for a day of sea, sun, and swimming. Your journey begins with a warm welcome featuring coffee and local pastries. Enjoy stunning coastal views, refreshing sea breezes, and unlimited drinks as we sail. Upon reaching Dia Island, anchor in a secluded bay to swim in crystal-clear waters before indulging in a freshly prepared Mediterranean lunch onboard.

The Best Way to Discover Chania: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the Sabbionara Rampart or a stroll through the narrow alleys of the Old Town and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 11 major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Aviation Memorial, Sabbionara Rampart, Mosque Kucuk Hasan, Maritime Museum of Crete, Firka Castle, Talos Square, Synagogue Etz Hayyim, Archaeological Museum, Trimartiri Church, St. Nicholas, and Chania Old Town.

Discover Heraklion like never before with the Secrets of Heraklion City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Heraklion while exploring famous spots such as Koules Fortress, Heraklion Old Town, Saint Titus Cathedral, The Loggia and Lion Fountain. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Heraklion perfect for every type of explorer.

Heraklion becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Rocca a Mare Fortress, Cathedral of Agios Minas, Venetian Loggia and Saint Titus Church. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Heraklion.

Take control of your experience at Knossos and explore the monument at your own pace with this audio guide and virtual tour. Immerse yourself in the ancient history and cultural realm using your personal guide device, complete with a user-friendly inferface and tools to help you explore. Experiment with the augmented reality options and enjoy integrated narration, available in multiple languages.

Capture memories of your vacation in Crete when you book this professional photo shoot. Work together with your personal photographer to identify locations for your shoot based on your favorite spots or get suggestions. This experience is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families, friend groups, influencers, and special occasions.

Experience the perfect blend of a treasure hunt and escape room games with Pithia – Unlock the City! Whether solo, with friends, family, or colleagues solve intricate puzzles, uncover hidden city secrets, and unlock the mysteries within your adventure bag. Will you solve the clues, fulfill your mission, and unlock the city? The adventure awaits! Choose Your City and Unlock Its Secrets.

Chania becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Küçük Hasan Mosque, Talos Square, the Venetian Lighthouse and Schiavo Bastion. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Chania.

Ariadne's Thread is not a tour and not an escape room. It is a privately arranged, myth-inspired treasure hunt through the ancient villages and hidden landscapes of Apokoronas — hand-crafted for each group individually. Before the journey begins, we reach out personally to understand who you are. What arrives on the day was prepared with your group in mind — including something written specifically for you. The route moves through places most visitors never find — ancient sites, natural springs, quiet village paths and landscapes shaped by 4,000 years of Cretan history. Along the way, role cards, hidden clues and a village encounter with local Tsikoudia and Dakos reveal themselves one step at a time. No competition. No rush. No script. The experience ends with the final treasure — and a shared table at a local taverna with Mezedes, wine and water included. Everything is prepared by hand. Nothing is random.

Delve into the culinary heart of Chania with this unique private food tour game. Ideal for couples, families, and friend groups, this experience transforms traditional food tasting into an engaging adventure. Explore Chania Old Town while solving puzzles, tasting authentic Cretan dishes, and enjoying local wines and raki. Guided by a local expert, uncover hidden treasures and stories that reveal the city’s culture and gastronomy. This immersive, leisurely walking tour lasts approximately 4 hours, offering a personal touch with a private group setting. - Enjoy a private tour tailored exclusively for your group - Sample authentic Cretan cuisine and local drinks - Solve interactive challenges while exploring the charming streets - Perfect for travelers seeking a unique cultural experience

Creating each pot is a unique moment. The ability that clay gives you from a piece of amorphous matter to create objects that will make everyday life more beautiful give it invaluable value. The hours I go to the atelier are for me a source of energy and relaxation, and that’s what I’m looking for those who visit my atelier. The workshop is located 16 kilometres from Heraklion ( acces only with car ), in a unique location in the nature, with a spectacular view of Cretan mountains. The area around offers many opportunities for walking and visiting the nearby villages.