All Heraklion Tours & Excursions in 2026

We had the most amazing day beautifully planned by Spyros, our local guide! We hit the palace of Knossos early to avoid the long lines, then got to learn about the manufacturing of olive oil at a local mill! The olive oil is so tasty! Then we headed into the mountains to experience local culture of the Lasithi plateau by participating in strawberry picking, tasting local tea, visiting a local pottery master, and relishing the amazing local food at a charming tavern by the Lasithi windmills! We got a fair amount of exercise with the hike to the cave of Zeus, that way we didn't feel too guilty about how much food we ate! You will not regret this chance to delve into the local culture! Thank you Spyros and Nikos for a lovely day full of memorable experiences and for treating us like family!

We had such a wonderful experience on our food and wine tour in Crete with Magda of Magda Luxury Crete! From the moment we met her, she made us feel like we were spending the day with family. Magda has an amazing personality—warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and truly a ball of energy! Throughout the tour, we visited several different stops where we had the opportunity to enjoy delicious local foods and wonderful wines while experiencing a more authentic side of Crete. Every stop felt special, and Magda made the entire day so much fun. We ended our tour at a lovely local restaurant, where we enjoyed delicious coffee and were treated to an incredible assortment of desserts from the owner. It was such a perfect way to finish the day! Magda also went above and beyond by helping arrange a cab for us back to the cruise port, which we greatly appreciated. If you are visiting Crete and want a fun, personal, and authentic food and wine experience, we highly recommend Magda Luxury Crete. Magda truly made our day in Crete one of the highlights of our trip. We arrived as guests and left feeling like friends. Thank you, Magda, for such a memorable experience!

Great way to see the main attractions near Heraklion. Our driver Apostolos, was friendly knowledgeable and full of information all along the 8+ hour tour. He even treated us to a coffee in a historic quaint village. Lots of other great stops too. I’d recommend prearranging a guide for the tour of Knossos, if you want to get the full experience. Highly recommend this tour, it was one of the better ones on our trip.