4-Hour Walking Tour of Knossos and Heraklion's Historic Centre

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the archaeological site of Knossos, including the Queen's throne room and labyrinth
• 02 Walk through the centre of Heraklion and its characteristic monuments
• 03 Visit Lions Square and admire the 17th-century Morosini Fountain
• 04 See St Titus Church, the Loggia, and the city's market area

Take a detailed historical tour of Crete with a visit to the archaeological site of Knossos and a walk through the centre of Heraklion. Explore key Minoan highlights such as the Queen's throne room, magazines, lustral basins, the theatre area, and the labyrinth, then continue to the city's characteristic monuments. Stroll through the market and see Lions Square, the Morosini Fountain, the Loggia, St Titus Church, and other notable spots in Heraklion.

Admire the Morosini Fountain, a 17th-century Venetian fountain with four water-gushing lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Heraklion, Crete

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Knossos Archaeological Site and Heraklion City Walk

• Meet your tour guide at the entrance to Knossos.
• Explore the archaeological site and see the Queen's throne room, magazines, lustral basins, the theatre area, and the labyrinth.
• Continue to the centre of Heraklion and visit Lions Square.
• Admire the Morosini Fountain, a 17th-century Venetian fountain with four water-gushing lions.
• At the end of the tour, return to your hotel or accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Archaeological tour of the Knossos site

• English-speaking Crete tour guide

• Walking tour in the centre of Heraklion with explanatory commentary on the main spots

What's Not Included

• Knossos entrance fee, which costs 15 euros per person.

• Transport from your hotel to Knossos and from Knossos to the centre of Heraklion (taxis and frequent public buses are available)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Crete, Greece

Tour start

Crete, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.