Adventure

Heraklion City Tour with Visit to Open Market & CretAquarium

Activity provider:TOURLINE
Adventure

Heraklion City Tour with Visit to Open Market & CretAquarium

Activity provider:TOURLINE
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From US$ 16.03 per person

Likely to sell out

Embark on an adventure through the port city of Heraklion on this day trip by bus. Learn about the history of the city and stop at the Pateles Farmers Market and the Cretaquarium.

About this activity

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Duration 6 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German, French, Russian
Pickup included
Pick-up and drop-off from the is from the main road outside hotels in the following areas: Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Heraklion, Ammoudara, and Heraklion. After booking the tour operator will contact you within 24 hours with a detailed description of your pick-up point and time.

Experience

Highlights
  • Barter for fantastic souvenirs at the colorful open-air Pateles Farmers Market
  • Take a bus tour to top sights like the Liberty Square and Koules fortress
  • Spend some free time exploring the vibrant streets of the bustling city center
  • Have the opportunity to see marine life by buying a ticket to the Cretaquarium
  • Enjoy the full air/conditioned coach who takes you to different places smoothly
Full description

Explore the sights in Heraklion with this bus tour from selected areas of Crete. Discover sights like Liberty Square and Koules fortress on a sightseeing tour. Spend some free time downtown and stop at the Pateles Farmers Market and the Cretaquarium

Enjoy the convenience of pickup from locations outside of select hotels in Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Heraklion, Ammoudara, and Heraklion. Sit back and relax on a spacious, comfortable, and air-conditioned bus. 

Start with a sightseeing tour around the city with a first stop at Liberty Square to take in the statues and fountains. Explore the Byzantine, Ottoman, and Venetian influences on the city.

Admire the imposing fortress of Koules at the harbor and the Venetian Walls that surround the old city. Have some free time to sit at one of the many restaurants or coffee shops in Lions Square or to see one of city museums, the Municipal Library, or the Art Gallery.

Make your way to the Pateles Farmers Market where you can peruse dozens of stalls and haggle for excellent deals. Next, stop at the Cretaquarium where you can purchase a ticket to view various Mediterranean species, including sharks and tuna.

Spend some time to get a coffee in a café before transferring back to your hotel.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bus transportation
  • Guide
  • Liability insurance by Generali
  • Entrance for the Aquarium 12€ (ad), 6€ (5-17 y.) Skip the line
  • Food and drinks

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  • After booking the tour operator will contact you within 24 hours with a detailed description of your pick-up point and time. Please check your spam folder too.
Customer reviews

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May 31, 2023

May 27, 2023

Nice excursion with a good guide who explained everything clearly in English.

May 22, 2023

Product ID: 413209