Location: Heraklion
Top Things to do in Heraklion
Top Restaurants in Heraklion
What to do and see in Heraklion, Crete: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Heraklion (/hɪˈrækliən/; Greek: Ηράκλειο, Irákleio, pronounced [iˈraklio]) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is the fourth largest city in Greece. According to the results of the 2011 census, the population of the city proper was 140,730 inhabitants, the municipality's was 173,993 while the Heraklion urban area has a population of 225,574 and it extends over an area of 684.3 km (264.2 sq mi).
Restaurants in Heraklion
1. Lyrarakis Winery
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5.0 based on 383 reviews
The Lyrarakis Estate is a family winery which has been producing high quality wines since 1966 with a strong focus on rare local varieties and producing single variety wines. Surrounded by the idyllic setting of the vineyards and the Lassithi mountains we offer you the opportunity to enjoy nature and discover local varieties abd wines distinguished by the uniqueness of their origin and heritage.
Reviewed By CarolynF421 - Brighton, United Kingdom
Picnic in an idyllic spot in the vineyard with very generous glasses of 4 different wines. A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours.
2. Douloufakis Winery
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5.0 based on 236 reviews
The winery is open to visitors all year round (after appointment). The visitors' wine experience starts even before arriving at the winery, as the route and the surrounded landscape is filled with images that emphasize the viticulturist character of the region. The tour starts from the production areas of the winery, continues at the cellar and ends at the tasting room where the guest then has the opportunity to taste our wines. Please contact earlier to inform us about your visit for wine tasting (via booking form/phone/email). There is a tasting fee of 8-12€ per person. Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00-15:30, after appointment.
Reviewed By 854svetlanab
My sister and I went to the winery for the tour and tasting in September 2020. Guys were harvesting at that time, so we were lucky to witness some production processes like grape crushing :D The nice lady guide took us through the the place explaining how the wine is made from A to Z. We ended in the tasting room and the wine was delish) Refreshing whites, mouthwatering reds, absolutely Devine desert wines... People, go there and try it yourself! ) I regret we didn’t take home a bottle of Helios ( Was looking for it at the airport with no luck Anyhow, the Alargo Syrah we tried at the winery made a safe trip to London and is waiting for a special occasion to make it even more special Thank you, Douloufakis Winery!
3. Saint George Apanosifis
4. Domaine Paterianakis
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5.0 based on 147 reviews
1st of November to 1st of April all tastings are by appointment only. The Domaine Paterianakis is located in a semi-mountainous area of an approximate altitude 650 m, near to the "Melesses" village of the Municipality of Nikos Kazantzakis of Heraklion Prefecture on Crete Island. The wider region of "Peza", where the Domaine belongs, is reputed since ancient times for the excellent quality and the exceptional taste of the wines that were produced there. The vineyards of the Domaine belong to a biologically sensitive area appellation of origin Peza of high quality. Domaine Paterianakis is a pioneer in wine production from organic farming grapes on Crete.
Reviewed By Kls001 - Athens, Greece
Thanks to Nicky Paterianaki for taking the time to conduct a wine tasting and tell us the history of this family owned winery now run by a generation of daughters. Beautiful setting for the tasting and great to learn about the indigenous varieties in this PDO region. Kudos for producing such fine organic wines and taking care of the environment.
5. Crete Taxi Services
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5.0 based on 1,828 reviews
Crete Taxi Services. We provide high quality Taxi and Minivan transfers from Heraklion airport/port/hotels in Crete. Heraklion airport taxi transfers to any destination in Crete. Excursions and tours around Crete. All our drivers are profesionals and speak fluent English and German. Heraklion Taxi Transfers.
Reviewed By bigstu29 - East Calder, United Kingdom
Used Crete Taxi Service for many years, service is as always perfect Airport pick easy and always quick to collect one liitle extra they provide bottles of cold water, Return pick up again on time they always send email day before as a reminder. We always book online well before and have never been let down. Price wise much cheaper than callong taxi at Airport
6. EscapeRooms.gr
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5.0 based on 791 reviews
EscapeRooms.Gr are the new fashion beginning abroad and now in Heraklion too. It's an alternative view of the realistic game and fun through teamwork! Enjoy the experience of escape with time as the opponent! Using your mind, you have to solve the puzzles, to find the keys and the passwords, and to manage to escape inside the time limit!
Reviewed By lefantonis
Based on the difficulty levels, we chose the Holy Secret room. The clues were not too easy, and it required some skill as well. When we became stuck, the talented game master gave helpful clues to move us along in the right pace. Very interesting riddles and great actors making the whole experience even more exciting!
7. Heraklion Taxi
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5.0 based on 1,002 reviews
Heraklion Taxi company is experienced in transfers all over the the island of Crete. Our professional drivers try their best to satisfy our customers. All vehicles are Mercedes Benz models ensuring a safe and comfortable drive. Heraklion Taxi drivers own all appropriate legal documentation and are legally licensed to transport customers.
Reviewed By 800jan
Used the Heraklion taxis for my birthday trip to my favourite place Piskopiano with 6 of my friends .Fantastic service both ways lovely friendly drivers would highly recommend Jan Driscoll UK
8. CreteCab
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5.0 based on 743 reviews
CreteCab Transfers has grown to become Crete's favourite private airport transfer company. We now offer great choice of services and destinations from VIP city transfers to low cost shuttle taxis operating all airports, ports and cities of Crete.
Reviewed By achang19 - Chicago, United States
We used CreteCab for ground transportation from Heraklion Airport to Heraklion, Heraklion to Chania, and Chania to Chania Airport. For each leg, the drivers were on time, professional, and able to provide exact change. The cars were clean, smoke-free, and comfortable.
9. Kotsanas Museum
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5.0 based on 111 reviews
A Venetian building of 15th century, in the historical center of Heraklion housing a relatively unknown aspect of Ancient Greek culture through the exhibition “Hi-Tech Inventions of Ancient Greeks”. Come along on a guided and virtual tour of an exceptional selection of unique inventions of the Ancient Greeks. Discover that their technology, just before the end of the ancient World, was extremely similar to the beginning of our modern technology.
Reviewed By michellekissler - Athens, Greece
Crete is full of incredible history, but this is a really fun educational center that’s very different than anything else here. This place is about the engineering and technologies that were invented by the Greeks and Romans. These are all recreations from ancient texts so we can see how they worked. My favorite was Plato’s alarm clock. Between their steam turbine and the hydraulics, they were one step away from inventing an engine. It shows you that renaissance men like Da Vinci, may have studied these same works from Plato, Archimedes, Ptolemy, Euclid, Pythagoras, and others, which allowed them to take it to the next level with their own inventions.
10. Heraklion Archaeological Museum
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4.5 based on 7,278 reviews
A museum delineating the history of the island Crete, complete with artifacts belonging to the ancient civilizations that once populated the island.
Reviewed By crum77
Excellent museum! It provides great historical lessons and context for the items on display and lays them out in such a way that you can walk through history and see the progression of technology from the early Bronze Age up to the early Iron Age. Interesting historical contexts about the economics of the various times and how the political system was structured in early Crete. Worth the price of admission.
