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Top 25 places to visit in Heraklion

  1. 4.7· 3,956 reviews210 tours include this
    Palace of Knossos — places to visit in Heraklion

    Palace of Knossos is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  2. 4.5· 629 reviewsFree entry55 tours include this
    Rethymno (Rethimno) — places to visit in Heraklion

    Rethymno (Rethimno) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  3. 4.4· 850 reviews49 tours include this
    Samaria Gorge — places to visit in Heraklion

    Samaria Gorge is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  4. 4.9· 2,406 reviews27 tours include this
    Malia — places to visit in Heraklion

    Malia is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  5. 4.8· 869 reviews24 tours include this
    Koules Fortress — places to visit in Heraklion

    Koules Fortress is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  6. 4.6· 996 reviews81 tours include this
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum — places to visit in Heraklion

    Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  7. 4.7· 24 reviews4 tours include this
    Chrissi Island — places to visit in Heraklion

    Chrissi Island is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  8. 4.8· 1,270 reviewsFree entry32 tours include this
    Archanes — places to visit in Heraklion

    Archanes is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  9. 4.5· 615 reviews23 tours include this
    Lions Square & Morosini Fountain — places to visit in Heraklion

    Lions Square & Morosini Fountain is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  10. 4.9· 1,409 reviews30 tours include this
    Kera Kardiotissa Monastery — places to visit in Heraklion

    Kera Kardiotissa Monastery is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  11. 4.3· 314 reviewsFree entry15 tours include this
    Venetian Walls — places to visit in Heraklion

    Venetian Walls is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  12. 3.7· 61 reviews4 tours include this
    Acqua Plus Water Park — places to visit in Heraklion

    Acqua Plus Water Park is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  13. 4.1· 378 reviews6 tours include this
    CretAquarium (Thalassocosmos) — places to visit in Heraklion

    CretAquarium (Thalassocosmos) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  14. 4.8· 93 reviewsFree entry8 tours include this
    Loggia — places to visit in Heraklion

    Loggia is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  15. 4.9· 130 reviews5 tours include this
    Historical Museum of Crete — places to visit in Heraklion

    Historical Museum of Crete is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  16. 4.9· 293 reviews6 tours include this
    Georgiadis Park — places to visit in Heraklion

    Georgiadis Park is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  17. 4.1· 378 reviews6 tours include this
    Cretaquarium (Thalassokosmos) — places to visit in Heraklion

    Cretaquarium (Thalassokosmos) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  18. 4.2· 358 reviews5 tours include this
    Watercity Water Park — places to visit in Heraklion

    Watercity Water Park is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  19. 5.0· 184 reviews8 tours include this
    Domaine Paterianakis — places to visit in Heraklion

    Domaine Paterianakis is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  20. 4.9· 150 reviews2 tours include this
    Kornarou Square — places to visit in Heraklion

    Kornarou Square is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  21. 4.1· 201 reviews11 tours include this
    St. Titus Church (Church of Agios Titos) — places to visit in Heraklion

    St. Titus Church (Church of Agios Titos) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  22. 4.9· 88 reviews2 tours include this
    Douloufakis Winery — places to visit in Heraklion

    Douloufakis Winery is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  23. 5.0· 1 reviews2 tours include this
    Scalarea Estate — places to visit in Heraklion

    Scalarea Estate is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  24. 5.0· 2 reviews1 tour includes this
    Venetian Shipyards — places to visit in Heraklion

    Venetian Shipyards is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  25. Star Beach Water Park — places to visit in Heraklion

    Star Beach Water Park is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Heraklion. The dedicated guide is being written — see Heraklion experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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Heraklion has a mix of heritage sites, landmarks, markets and natural attractions. The listicle above ranks the top picks by traveller ratings and editorial review — start there if you have one or two days. Visitors typically include 2–3 landmark sites on day one, then mix in markets, neighbourhoods and one nature/water-side stop on day two.

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