Top Heraklion Attractions & Museums

While on Crete, take time to explore the amazing underwater ecosystems of the Mediterranean with a visit to the shoreline CretΑquarium. Marvel at more than 2,000 sea creatures representing 200 different species like sting rays, jellyfish, sea turtles, and scorpionfish. Learn about the abundance of life found deep within the Cretan and Mediterranean sea beds, and support the aquarium's educational and wildlife rescue programs.

Skip the line at the Palace of Knossos and choose to explore with a guide on this tour. Collect your ticket at the entrance of the palace and avoid the long wait to go inside. If you wish, join your small group and learn about the labyrinthine Palace of Knossos from your guide. Hear stories about the Minotaur wander the ancient ruins.

Secure your entry to two of Crete's most popular attractions—Knossos Palace and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum—with pre-booked e-tickets and self-guided audio tours. Explore at your own pace with offline text, narration, and museum maps available on your smartphone

Located just off Crete’s northern coast, Watercity Waterpark is a family-friendly adventure destination full of wild water slides, rides, pools and games for young and old alike. There are over 30 attractions at Watercity, from relaxing jacuzzis to powerful hydro-slides, and this ticket gets you access to them all. And don’t get tied down to just one rigid entry time: with this ticket, visit Watercity at your leisure during its opening hours, from morning until early evening!

If you’re short on time and want to see as much of the Greek capital as possible, get a Fast-Track entrance ticket to the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.  This popular attraction is often surrounded by a long line of visitors, but you can breeze past them with your Fast-Track entrance ticket purchased in advance. Fully experience the museum’s 27 galleries with your extra time.

A dinner-show for all the family! Heroes, Gods and Goddesses of the most famous event of Greek Mythology will come alive in front of your eyes in the form of statuary acrobats, dancers and singers. Unique in Europe, one of the most innovative dinner-shows in the world, TROY will abolish the boundaries between artists and spectators. Through a QR code on your phone, you will enter the world of Troy live and you will get the chance, during the show, to participate even to the point of changing the course of history! Will you be a Greek or a Trojan? who will prevail the epic war: the Greeks of Achilles or the Trojans of Hector? The choice is yours!

Immerse yourself in Crete's history with this small-group guided tour of the Palace of Knossos and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Save time with skip-the-line entrance to both sites, exploring the palace's myths and rituals with a licensed guide. Then, discover original frescoes and artifacts at the museum, gaining a complete understanding of Minoan civilization in a seamless, expertly guided experience.

Watercity provides people of all ages with the chance to enjoy their holidays, explore the beautiful park, relax by the pools, spend hours and hours on our exciting and thrilling games and rides, enjoy the sunshine, have a snack or a drink in our many restaurants and bars and shop for souvenirs for their loved ones. Our main aim is to make your day as pleasurable as possible! This is the best amusement park on the island, don’t miss it!

If you want to make the most of your limited time on Crete, get a skip-the-line ticket for the Palace of Knossos. With over 1500 rooms to explore, you’ll want to maximize your visit to the well-preserved labyrinth. Avoid the long line of tourists and exposure to the elements. Instead, collect your ticket upon arrival from a conveniently located operator.

Crete’s Acqua Water Park boasts more than 50 slides, rides, and pools, all in countryside east of Heraklion. With this ticket-and-transfer experience, save time searching for the park with handy round-trip transportation, and get ample time to enjoy its attractions. Take your pick from extreme slides, chutes, and walk-on-water (WOW) balls; and relax as the kids enjoy mini-waterslides and pools. Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from the Rethymno area.

Discover the Palace of Knossos which is one of the most important Bronze Age archaeological sites in Europe. Explore what was once the political center of the mysterious Minoan civilization & culture.

Spend a day at Acqua Plus, the most popular water park on Crete. The park is divided into two sides, one for all ages and one for adults only. Facilities are clean, well-run, and safe, with multiple lifeguards on duty at all times. In addition to the many games, slides, and water rides inside the park, there is a beautiful garden in the center with Cretan flowers and trees, exotic flowers, weeping willows, palm trees, bougainvilleas,  French marigolds and more greenery, making for a nice escape form the heat and sun.

• Explore the Ancient Greek wonder with a ticket and a self-guided audio tour - all in one app • Hear the legend of the Minotaur and his labyrinth and walk where this legend was created • Stroll through the 9,000-year-old ruins of the center of the Bronze Age civilization • Marvel at the throne of King Minos, and learn about this first king of Crete • Look at the stone carvings and frescoes and imagine life thousands of years ago

Navigating Crete's historic attractions without a car can be tricky, but this small-group tour makes things a breeze. After pickup from your Heraklion hotel (or the port), journey to the ancient Knossos Palace—believed to be the mythical home of King Minos and the legendary Minotaur—and explore its well-preserved ruins. Your next stop is the Archeological Museum of Heraklion, a popular Bronze Age museum with plenty of art, jewelry, and artefacts to see. Your English-speaking guide is happy to answer any questions you have along the way.

Take a journey back in time as you explore the archeological site of Knossos, where the ancient Minoan civilization once thrived. Hear the Greek myth of Theseus and the minotaur, and see ruins of what is thought to be Europe's oldest cities. Next, see historical artefacts up close at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which covers a chronological span of over 5,500 years.

Pantheon Waterpark brand new Ancient Greek fully themed water park, promises an unforgettable experience in Hersonissos. This themed water park, inspired by Ancient Greek mythology, features the flagship POSEIDON attraction, a thrilling complex of rides and waterslides reaching 47 meters high. Guests can enjoy a diverse range of attractions including a Lazy River, Huge Wave Pool, and various waterslides suitable for all ages. With cashless convenience and multiple dining options, visitors can focus on fun without the hassle of carrying cash. Create cherished family memories while soaking in panoramic views of the Cretan Sea at this modern brand new waterpark.

This Waterpark in Crete is a premier destination for families, couples, and groups seeking fun and relaxation. With a variety of water games and attractions, visitors can enjoy thrilling slides or unwind in the sun. Kids under 90cm can enter for free, ensuring everyone has a chance to play. Whether you're looking to create unforgettable memories with loved ones or simply enjoy a day of water activities, Watercity provides the perfect setting for a summer adventure. Open from May 15th, this is your ticket to a day filled with excitement and leisure.