Heraklion Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Heraklion
Where to stay in Heraklion

Nea Alikarnassos
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Nea Alikarnassos and you might want to plan a stop by Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum while you're in the area.

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

LAVRIS City Suites
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Plānis Str Urban Suites by Semavi
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

City Center Studios by Cretan Houses
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025
Popular places to visit

Heraklion Port
Spend an afternoon wandering around this ancient harbor and admiring the fortress and ancient walls or take a trip to one of the nearby islands.

Palace of Knossos
Take a tour around one of Europe’s most spectacular archaeological sites, where Greek myths have been made and great treasures discovered.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Knossos Archaeological Site
You can find out about the history of Knosos with a visit to Knossos Archaeological Site. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Historical Museum of Crete
Trace the history of this ancient town through its numerous periods and discover traditional art and fascinating stories.

Koules Fortress
The prominent symbol of Heraklion, this imposing fortress by the harbor has protected the city for over 500 years.
- Heraklion Port
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Koules Fortress
- Heraklion Loggia
- Morosini Fountain
- Eleftherias Square
- Agios Titos Church
- Natural History Museum of Crete
- St. Mark's Basilica
- St. Minas Cathedral
- Pankritio Stadium
- Kornarou Square
- Public Gardens of Iraklion
- Heraklion Municipal Art Gallery
- Bembo Fountain
- Queen's Megaron