All Heraklion Tours & Excursions in 2026

An Amazing Way to Experience Crete’s History and Culture! We had an absolutely fantastic time on this tour! Marinos was our guide throughout the entire day, taking us from Knossos Palace to the Lasithi Plateau, Zeus Cave, local villages, and an olive oil tour. It was such a great way to experience both the ancient history and the culture of Crete. Visiting Knossos Palace was one of the things I was looking forward to most on our entire trip to Crete, and getting to finally experience it was incredible. For our time at Knossos, we were paired with a local guide who specialized in the site, and she was amazing. She shared so much history and context that really brought Knossos to life and made the experience even more special. Marinos was wonderful. He was organized, communicative, incredibly friendly, and so knowledgeable. Everything throughout the day felt seamless, and he gave us so much interesting background and context for the places we were visiting. We had tons of questions, and he happily answered all of them! We especially loved the little things he added along the way. At one point, he even pulled over on a mountain road to show us wild herbs growing nearby. Those spontaneous moments made the experience feel so much more personal and gave us an even better glimpse into life and culture in Crete. Marinos was also just genuinely pleasant to spend the day with. He made us feel so welcome, especially knowing we were visiting on our honeymoon, and we really enjoyed talking with him throughout the tour. If you want to see a lot of Crete while learning about its ancient history, culture, food, and everyday life along the way, we would absolutely recommend this tour!

We had a great time snorkeling in Crete with Chania Diving! The guides were fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, they made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. The color of the Mediterranean Sea is so beautiful and clear! Highly recommend doing this if you're in Crete.

Started off slow, they made sure every person knew how to ride which took time. There was some heating issues cause it was incredibly hot and novice riders these Minor issues handled swiftly. Large group but everyone was tended to and in order. Great fun, good food, fun beach, Great crew. Id recommend to anyone.

This is an outstanding theatrical production in a stunning space. The amazingly talented performers give it their all, heart and soul. You also get to be part of the action, a delight for children and parents alike. And the dinner itself was so delicious. We spoke with the owner, who clearly cares deeply about the whole experience for everyone. This is truly a must-see!

We had an amazing day! The boat is very clean and comfortable, the staff onboard are amazing and very helpful! The travel time to the island is around 1 hour with amazing views all the way. Once you reach the island you get to swim in beautiful clear water and use snorkeling equipment and paddle boards. The staff have life jackets available if needed but the water is quite salty so you naturally float very easily. The food we was served was prawns with pasta, Greek salad with bread and fruit after. It was absolutely delicious and fresh! Could not recommend this trip any higher!

Areti was the picture of Cretan hospitality. The wineries and the wines were dynamic and beautiful and we definitely brought things home from each stop but Areti was the true highlight of the day. Her generosity in speaking about Greek life and culture truly enriched the experience. It was a joy to spend the day sipping wine and hearing about the wine, and the people in an authentic way.

What a great time on the sailing ship. The sea was choppy that day. Upon arrival, we swam and snorkeling the clear water. Never seen so many urchins. On the return, many of us sat on the deck with legs over the side. It was really fun and a memorable time.

Our outdoor guide was incredible. It was a very hot day (June in a heat wave) and our guide took us through all the key spots and allowed us to take pictures before giving more detailed explanations in the shade. We had a small group, so it made navigating very easy. Our guide was very knowledgeable and tied in the mythology to actual events to piece everything together seamlessly. Very professional and experienced. We took the bus to the museum after, and due to heavy traffic, timing was tight. Our museum guide was quiet, but delightful and took us through the high points of Minoan society and artifacts.