Crete · SELF-GUIDED TOURS IN HERAKLION
Good self-guided tours in Heraklion fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Knossos Palace e-ticket and phone audio guide, with practical tips on timing, value, route, heat, queues, and Minoan sights.
“It was a great experience, the audio really brought the site to life. Very easy to use and the skip the line feature is great. Would definitely recommend!”
Visit Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum with timed entry and offline audio tours, using your phone to explore ancient Crete at your pace.
“La dificultat al estar en diferents nivells, de trobar els punts. Al Palau de Knossos”
Explore Knossos Palace and Heraklion with timed entry, offline audio tours, and optional museum access for a flexible Crete day.
“Il n’y avait pas de signalisation , les stations n’étaient pas clairement identifiées par des panneaux.”
Visit Heraklion Archaeological Museum with a pre-booked ticket and offline audio guide covering Crete’s finest Minoan treasures.
“I liked the freedom to turn on and off the device and go at me own speed. It provided some context that wasn’t in the museum.”
Visit Heraklion Archaeological Museum with a timed ticket, then explore Crete’s capital with a self-guided city audio tour.
“So amazing to see the vast collection of artifacts.”
Explore Heraklion from Koules Fortress with an offline audio tour covering the Lions Fountain, Loggia, Kazantzakis tomb, and Ottoman siege.
“Beaucoup trop de dates, j' aurais aimé plus de détails concernant l'architecture. Je me suis vite ennuyée...”
Solve riddles, taste Cretan kaltsounia, and explore Heraklion landmarks on a family treasure hunt inspired by Zorba the Greek.
“I did it with my 2 kids of 10&12y, it was very intresting to know better the character of Zorba and about his creator. The Hunt is well organized with gourmet breaks and the guide was charming.”
Solve Greek mythology puzzles with Zeus while walking through Heraklion’s monuments on a private family scavenger hunt for up to five.
Pick a coast, a gorge or a kitchen.
