City Kickstart Tour: Heraklion in Heraklion - Heraklion1
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City Kickstart Tour: Heraklion

  • 2 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Heraklion
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Your local for this experience

Experience hosted by Kalliopi

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Welcome to Heraklion! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Heraklion to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination
Heraklion, Greece
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Deutsch, Ελληνικά, English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Local Tips & Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover the real Heraklion in a nutshell
  • Learn how to navigate the city
  • Get the latest tips & tricks from a local
  • Ask anything during this private tour
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • The best way to kickstart your stay

What you can expect

City Kickstart Tour: Heraklion in Heraklion - Heraklion1

First time in Heraklion? Wondering where to go and what to see in this fascinating city? We got you! Kickstart your time in Heraklion with a 2-hour introduction to the city with the help of your favorite local. This tour is the city overview you were looking for that brings together sights of main highlights and attractions, plus must-have tips and tricks that will help you get acquainted with the city, its people, and culture.

So, ready to start your time in Heraklion in the best way possible? On this private tour, you’ll meet up with the local host of your choice. Each of the hosts on this tour will show you their Heraklion in their way and based on their passions and expertise. The hosts know their city like the back of their hand and can’t wait to get you acquainted with Heraklion!

And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? Get personal recommendations from your local host and where to find the current hot spots in the city. Get insights on the local lifestyle and find out true stories about the city’s past as you take in vibrant, full-of-life present Heraklion. Historical facts, local stories, and great tips & tricks. What can be more awesome than that?

Any questions? Go ahead and ask your host about anything that pops into your mind and get all the answers you need for the perfect Heraklion trip. Locals always know best. And don’t forget, this private tour can be personalized 100% according to your wishes!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Lions Square, by the Morosini Fountain - Heraklion to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See Venetian Port of Heraklion, Koules Fortress, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Heraklion so special

  4. Local Hot Spots

    Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

  5. Food Recommendations

    Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Heraklion. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

  6. City Orientation

    Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Heraklion questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Karin
(About local )
30 April 2024
Wir hatten eine zweistündige Stadtführung in Heraklion gebucht. Kalliopi war sehr nett und hilfsbereit und hat uns mit guten Tipps für unseren weiteren Aufenthalt auf Kreta versorgt. Allerdings war die „Stadtführung“ nach ca. 1 Stunde beendet, vermutlich weil Heraklion nicht mehr hergibt. Fazit: das hat sich nicht gelohnt.Stadtführung Heraklion
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Ken
(About local )
26 November 2024
Kalliopi was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed our tour around the city learning about the history of Crete and Heraklion as well as our food at the end of the tour. Would absolutely recommend!
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Jon
(About local )
28 August 2024
Really enjoyed our time exploring the Palace of Knossos. Eleni was very nice and knowledgeable about the ruins. She was also patient and accommodating with our kids who were struggling with the heat. Highly recommend.Informative tour, friendly guide
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Nicola Ken🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
1 August 2024
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Karen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 May 2024
My whole family ages 24-65 enjoyed Eleni’s tour of Knosos and the Archeological Museum of Crete. She knows her history - not only of the ancients of Crete, but of other civilizations across the timeline. She is a good storyteller though and kept us all engaged and interested. Excellent and engaging guide!!
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Tamara🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 May 2024
We were so happy to find Withlocals on our visit to Heraklion for a guided tour of Knossos with Eleni. She was communicative about arrangements that made everything smooth and her historical knowledge was amazing. She had a good itinerary, kept a good pace, adeptly answered our questions and we learned so much. I could not imagine visiting Knossos without a guide, but feel doubly grateful to have been led on our visit by Eleni! Knossos + Eleni = Awesome!
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Corina🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
20 April 2024
My partner and I had a wonderful time with Maria. Found places we wouldn't have without her and tasted a few things we wouldn't have tried. Such a lovely woman and such a great city. And the food is amazingHeraklion food tour with Maria - 10!
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Shelley
(About local )
17 April 2024
It was a pleasure touring with Kaliopi. She was full of information about the history of Heraklion. She was very passionate about the history and wr learned a lot. The food was delicious. Thank you for spending the afternoon with us.

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Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
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