Highlights & Hidden Gems of Heraklion in Heraklion - Heraklion
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Heraklion

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Heraklion
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Choose one of 4 locals available

Experience hosted by Eleni, Alex & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Want to see the best of Heraklion? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Heraklion!

Destination
Heraklion, Greece
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Ελληνικά, English, Italiano, Română, Deutsch
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 1 Local Snack or Drink
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
  • Spot classics like Lions Square & Venetian Port of Heraklion
  • Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
  • Experience the city from a local’s perspective
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Privately guided by a local expert

What you can expect

Highlights & Hidden Gems of Heraklion in Heraklion - Heraklion

Heraklion, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!

Dive into the origin of Heraklion as you see the city’s main landmarks like Lions Square, Venetian Port of Heraklion, and Koules Fortress. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Heraklion to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Heraklion.

Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Heraklion. Remember, the locals know best.

The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Heraklion, your Heraklion!

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 Agios Minas (St. Menas), in front of the main entrance - 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 from Lions Square, Venetian Port of Heraklion, Koules Fortress, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Heraklion so unique
  4. Hidden Gems

    Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience
  5. Magical Storytelling

    Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!
  6. Special Treat

    Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
  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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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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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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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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