Ηeraklion Walking Tour with Archaeological Museum

See the second-largest archeological museum in Greece, the Museum of Athens, in Heraklion. The journey starts with an introduction of the oldest discoveries made in Crete, which date back to 6000 BC. Next, it visits the most notable Minoan palaces, Knossos, Festos, Mallia, and Zakros.

The trip culminates with the Minoan frescoes of Knossos, after which items from graves, shrines, and homes are displayed. At around 10.30, after our visit to the Archaeological Museum, we will begin our exploration of Heraklion’s old city center.

Visit Heraklion’s main sites with your knowledgeable tour guide; take in its fabled churches, fountains, and monuments, such as Saint Minas Cathedral in Lion’s Square, where you can sample traditional Cretan raki and mpougatsa. Proceed to Kule’s Fortress, Heraklion Town Hall, Tito’s Church, and

Visit the Heraklion Archeological Museum, the second biggest in Greece, after the Museum of Athens. The tour begins with introduction of the oldest findings of Crete from 6000bc, then of the highlight Minoan palaces of Knossos, Festos, Mallia and Zakros. Then continue with objects from cemeteries, shrines, houses and ends with the Minoan frescoes of Knossos.

The Agios Minas Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Heraklion, Greece, serving as the seat of the Archbishop of Crete.

Saint Titus, or more properly the church of Agios Titos in Heraklion, is one of the most important monuments in the centre of town.

Lions Square and Morosini Fountain in Heraklion

It is an impressive fortress that surrounds the harbor of Heraklion, Crete.

The Loggia (from the Italian word for “lodge“) is one of the most important buildings of the Venetian period in Crete.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
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• Entrance fees to ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (Reduced 6€/ Full 12€)
• Gratuities
• Anything that is not specified in the program as included
• Entrance fees to Rocca a Mare (Reduced 1€/ Full 2€)

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• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Athens.
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