Private Guided Tour-Heraklion Highlights & Historical Places

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Private transportation in Mercedes Benz Van
All Fees and Taxes
Liability Insurance
Licensed local tour guide
Coffee and/or Tea

Tickets entrance to Archaeological Museum 14 euro per person
Tickets entrance to Koule Fortress 4 euro per person

Overview

Visit the vibrant city of Heraklion in a private group with a licensed local guide. Heraklion is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. Whether you're interested in archaeology, history, food, or just soaking up the atmosphere of a lively Mediterranean city, there's something for everyone in Heraklion. Overall, Heraklion is a captivating city that seamlessly blends its rich history with modern amenities, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the beautiful island of Crete.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Heraklion Passenger Station We don't pick up people from Channia, Ierapetra and Sitia region. ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

N/A

Visit the Koules Fortress - This 16th-century fortress is located at the entrance to the Venetian Harbour and offers stunning views of the city and the sea. It has been well-preserved and is a popular spot for tourists to take photos.

30 minutes
25th of August Street

Take a stroll down 25th August Street - This pedestrianized street is the main shopping district in Heraklion and is home to numerous boutiques, souvenir shops, and cafes. It's a great place to do some shopping or grab a bite to eat.

15 minutes
Agios Titos Church

St. Titus Church is a historic church located in the center of Heraklion. It was built in the 10th century and has been rebuilt and renovated several times over the centuries. The church features beautiful frescoes and icons, and is a great place to learn about the island's religious history.

30 minutes
Heraklion Archaeological Museum

This museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in history and archaeology. It is one of the most important museums in Greece, and houses artifacts from the Minoan civilization, which flourished on Crete from around 3000 BC to 1450 BC. The museum's collection includes pottery, sculptures, frescoes, and other items that provide a glimpse into life on the island during that time.

1 hour
Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

The Venetian Walls are a series of defensive walls that were built by the Venetians in the 16th century to protect the city from invaders. The walls are well-preserved and offer great views of the city and the sea.

30 minutes
Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)

The Morosini Fountain is another landmark in Lions Square. It was built in the 17th century by the Venetians and features several mythological figures, including Neptune, the god of the sea. The fountain is a popular spot for tourists to take photos and cool off in the summer heat.

30 minutes
Church of Agios Minas

The church is dedicated to Agios Minas, the patron saint of Heraklion. It is one of the most significant religious landmarks on the island and an important cultural and architectural treasure. Located in the heart of Heraklion, the church is easily accessible and is often included in city tours and sightseeing itineraries. It holds significance not only as a religious site but also as a symbol of the city's rich history and cultural heritage.

15 minutes
Bembo Fountain

Large stone fountain from the 1550s, decorated with a headless statue & Venetian coats of arms. Here we'll enjoy Greek coffee in traditional caffe.

15 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cruise passengers must provide the name of ship.
Infant seats available on request
If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please contact us to let us know.

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund

June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What type of experiences do you seek while traveling?

Culinary Classes and Workshops

Candy Making Classes Chocolate Tours Cocktail Tastings Mixology Classes Paella Making Classes Pasta Making Classes Pizza Making Classes Olive Oil Tasting Wine Making Workshops

Food & Beverage Tours

Beer & Brewery Tours Chocolate Tours Coffee & Tea Tours Culinary Tours Pastry Tours Sake Brewery Tour Sake Tasting Street Food Tours Taco Tours Wine Tours

Food Tastings and Sampling

Cocktail Tastings Olive Oil Tasting Sake Tasting Wine Tastings High Tea

Dining Experiences and Meals

Brunch Dinner Lunch Breakfast Restaurants Dinner and Show Tickets

Food-Related Cruises

Brunch Cruises Coffee Cruises Dinner Cruises Lunch Cruises

Thematic Food Events & Experiences

Donut Walking Tour Markets

Specialized Food Events

Dining Experiences Dinner and Show Tickets

Wildlife Observation & Encounters

Bird Watching Dolphin Watching Whale Watching Shark Diving Wildlife Watching Wildlife Encounters Swim with Dolphins Zoos & Wildlife Parks Aquariums Safaris

Hiking & Exploration

Hiking Tours Glacier Walks Nature Walks National Parks Nature Parks Parks Natural Attractions Outback Tours

Camping & Outdoor Stays

Camping Honeymoon Packages

Adventure & Sports in Nature

Mountain Bike Rentals Mountain Bike Tours Horseback Riding Sandboarding

Boating & Cruises

Sailing Glass Bottom Boat Tours Gondola Cruises

Paddle & Active Water Sports

Kayaking Tours Stand Up Paddleboarding Jet Ski Rentals

Underwater Exploration

Scuba Diving Snorkeling Shark Diving Swim with Dolphins

Fishing & Marine Experiences

Fishing Charters Eco Tours

Sky & Aerial Nature Experiences

Hot Air Balloon Rides Northern Lights

Historical Landmarks & Sites

Ancient Ruins Castles Tours Monuments and Memorials Religious Sites

Museum & Cultural Institutions

Museums Museum Tickets & Passes Attractions & Museums Planetariums

Classic & General History Tours

Archaeology Tours Architecture Tours City Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours

Literature, TV & Film-Based Tours

Game of Thrones Tours Harry Potter Tours Literary Tours TV Tours

Mystery & Dark History Tours

Ghost Tours Crime Tours Underground Tours

Industrial & Commercial History

Factory Tours Plantation Tours

Observation & Structural History

Observation Decks Skyscrapers & Towers Classic Car Tours

Sacred & Religious Sites

Religious Sites Religious Tours

Spiritual & Cultural Rituals

Sufi Whirling Shows Easter Lunar New Year

Traditional & Cultural Bathing Practices

Arab Baths Hammams & Turkish Baths Onsens

Healing & Wellness Experiences

Thermal Spas & Hot Springs Spas Yoga Classes

Immersive Spiritual Experiences

Light & Sound Shows

Nature & Wildlife Conservation

Eco Tours Nature and Wildlife Tours Wildlife Encounters Wildlife Watching

Protected Natural Areas

National Parks Nature Parks Involves Poverty Stricken Communities Involves Animals

Sustainable & Responsible Travel

Sustainable Tours Volunteer Tours

Land-Based Exploration

Hiking Tours Nature Walks Walking Tours Self-guided Tours

Cycling & Eco-Friendly Transport

Cycling Cycling Classes Bike Rentals Bike Tours E-Bike Tours

Nightlife & Entertainment

Adults-only Shows Bar Tours Burlesque Shows Cabaret Casino Tours Comedy Shows Night Cruises Night Tours Nightlife Pub Tours

Live Music & Performances

Concerts Jazz Shows Musical Shows Opera Performances R&B/Soul Concerts Rap & Hip-Hop Concerts Samba Dance Shows Theater Shows Live Concerts Music Tours

Festivals & Seasonal Celebrations

Festivals Mardi Gras Carnival Christmas Halloween Oktoberfest Packages & Special Events

Dance & Cultural Party Experiences

Disco Dance Shows Luaus Samba Dance Shows

Spectacle & Family-Friendly Entertainment

Children’s Shows & Concerts Circus Shows Family-friendly Shows Fireworks Shows Shows

Unique & Themed Experiences

LGBT Friendly Tours Street Art Tour Theme Parks Universal Theme Parks

Performing Arts & Live Shows

Acoustic Concerts Ballet Tickets Ballroom Dance Shows Belly Dance Shows Broadway Shows Cirque du Soleil Shows Classical Concerts Classical Music Flamenco Performance Live Concerts Musicals Opera Performances Sufi Whirling Shows Tango Dance Shows Theater Shows Traditional Dance Performances

Cultural & Heritage Experiences

Cultural Tours Culture Costume Dress Up Experiences Fashion Shows Fashion Tours Lantern Festival

Art & Creative Workshops

Art Classes Craft Classes Painting Classes Pottery Classes Photography Tours

Dance & Music Participation

Dance Lessons Dance Shows

Language & Cultural Learning

Language Classes Spanish Lessons

Historical & Traditional Skills

Archery Classes Swordsmanship Classes

City Exploration

Hop on Hop Off Buses Trolley Tours Tuk Tuk Tours

High-Adrenaline Aerial Adventures

Air Tours Hang Gliding Helicopter Tours Heli-Hiking Helicopter Transfers Paragliding Parasailing Skydiving Ziplining

Land-Based Extreme Driving

4WD Tours ATV Tours Buggy Rentals Dune Bashing Hummer Tours Motorcycle Tours Off-Road Tours Performance Car Driving Motor Sports Go Kart Road Trip Vespa Rentals

Air & Water-Powered Thrill Rides

Airboat Tours Jet Boat Rentals Jetpacks Flyboarding

Climbing & Vertical Challenges

Climbing Ice Climbing Rock Climbing Caving Sea Caving

Snow & Ice Adventures

Dog Sledding/Mushing Husky Dog Tours Ice Fishing Ice Skating Snowboarding Snowmobiling Snowshoeing

Water & Surf Sports

Freediving Kitesurfing Rafting Scuba Diving Surfing Lessons Wakeboarding Waterskiing White Water Rafting

Sand & Desert Adventures

Camel Rides Sandboarding

Unique & Unconventional Challenges

Bungee Jumping Escape Rooms Flight Simulator Shooting Shooting Ranges Tubing Zorbing Scavenger Hunts Fun & Games

Spectator Sports & Events

Baseball Tickets Horse Racing Rugby Soccer Sporting Event Tickets & Passes

Ball Sports

Golf Tours & Tee Times Lacrosse Classes Softball Classes Tennis

Winter Sports

Skiing Skiing Classes

Combat & Tactical Sports

Martial Arts Classes Paintball

Extreme & Challenge-Based Sports

Obstacle Courses

Sports Training & Lessons

Sports Lessons Cycling Cycling Classes

Exclusive & VIP Experiences

Private and Luxury Viator VIP Tours Once in a Lifetime Experiences Viator Experience Award 2022 Viator Experience Award 2023 Viator Experience Award 2024 Viator Exclusive Tours

Private & Personalized Travel

Private Day Trips Private Drivers Private Sightseeing Tours

Romantic & Scenic Experiences

Romantic Tours Sunset Cruises Helicopter Tours Limousine Tours Luxury Car Tours Photo Shoots

Weddings & Special Celebrations

Wedding Ceremonies Wedding Packages Weddings & Celebrations Photo Shoots

Classic & Scenic Cruises

Canal Cruises Catamaran Cruises Dhow Cruises Gondola Cruises Sightseeing Cruises Water Tours

Themed & Specialized Cruises

Dinner Cruises Night Cruises Submarine Tours

Multi-Day & Extended Water Journeys

Multi-day Cruises Ports of Call Tours Shore Excursions Worry-Free Shore Excursion

Private & Adventure Boating

Boat Rentals Power Boats Sailing

Unique & Alternative Water Travel

Duck Boat Tours Pack Animal Tours Ferry Services Water Transfers Water Parks Water Equipment Rentals

Travel by Season

Autumn / Fall Spring Summer Winter Spring Break Winter Sports

Amazing experience

Published on Dec, 2023

This tour was the highlight of our trip. Spyros was incredibly knowledgeable and took us on a journey exploring the local culture and cuisine. Highly recommended

The best day of our vacation!

Published on Oct, 2023

The best day of our vacation! This was a great tour, with an excellent guide. Marina had a real passion for the history of Heraklion and was able to answer all questions. Very well planned and organized tour, in few hours we visited the most highlights of the city. Archaeological Museum of Heraklion was the top of the tour,really worth it. Highly recommend this tour with Marina!

Private Guided Tour-Heraklion Highlights & Historical Places | 4 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

Overview

Pickup points

Open in Google Maps

Itinerary

N/A

25th of August Street

Agios Titos Church

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)

Church of Agios Minas

Bembo Fountain

Sample Menu

Additional Info

Free Cancellation

What type of experiences do you seek while traveling?

Next Submit Prev RESET

Greece

View Reset

Current

Private Guided Tour-Heraklion Highlights ...

Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau ...

Guided Tour to Knossos Palace & Heraklio ...

Private Full-Day Adventure: Knossos, Mus ...

Knossos Palace, Museum & Rethymno city P ...

Knossos Palace & Heraklion City Tour

Knossos Palace and Arch. Museum of Herak ...

Private Day Tour Knossos-Lassithi Platea ...

E-Ticket to Heraklion Archaeological Mus ...

Knossos Palace & Archeological Museum: E ...

Ecobike Tour • All in One • Historic ...

Minoan Crete from 3.000 BC: Knossos Pala ...

Half Day Private Tour to Knossos Palace ...

Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour

From Marrakech: Desert & Atlas Mountains ...

Bites of Nassau Food and Walking Tour

Bruny Island Food, Sightseeing, Guided L ...

Culebra Snorkeling Tour by Catamaran fro ...

Montenegro Full-Day Trip from Dubrovnik ...

Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail a ...

Litchfield National Park and Jumping Cro ...

Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tou ...

ATV Single Rider Adventure at Hacienda C ...

Capri & Blue Grotto Small Group Boat Day ...

Barron Gorge White Water Rafting from Ca ...

Valencia Old Town Segway Tour

Desert Safari - Evening at Dubai + Quad ...

Airport Trasfers and Included Excursions ...

Private Amalfi Coast Mini-Motor Boat Exc ...

Todos Santos City tour and Mexican Lunch

Moco Museum Amsterdam Entry and 75-minut ...

Special Group Offer City Arts and Scienc ...

Exclusive Glacier Lagoon Private Day Tou ...

Do you have a destination in mind, or would you like TravelOne AI to suggest one?

What is your destination?

Are you visiting Japan for the first time?

Travel Date

What is your general interest for this trip?

City Breakup

Travelers Details

Accommodation Preferences

Preferred Star Rating?

Property Preference?

Property Location?

Preferred Hotel Chain?

Meal At The Hotel?

Dining Preferences

Which meal package would you like to choose?

What are your meal preferences?

Dining Style Preferences?

Cuisine Preferences?

Dining Atmosphere Preferences?

Preferred Meal Times?

Transportation

What are your preferences for arrival/departure transfers?

What are your preferences for internal transfers?

Guide Support

What kind of guide support do you prefer during your trip?

RESET