Things to do in Heraklion, compared

We rank 493 experiences in Heraklion, Greece, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory at 98 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $10 per person, and 9 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Which one should you book?

Best overall

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 98 · from $131

Best value

Heraklion Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Private Tour

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 76 · from $10

Best with kids

Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.

Outty Ranking 98 · from $126

Most proven

5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch

The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.

Outty Ranking 91 · from $102

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Heraklion compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory	98	Peak Performance	$131	7.5h	5.0/5 (767)	Free to 24h before
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour	98	Peak Performance	$126	7h	5.0/5 (433)	Free to 24h before
Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers	94	90+ Club	$71	5h	4.9/5 (590)	Free to 24h before
Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Pottery Olive Mill & Wine	93	90+ Club	$120	7h	5.0/5 (201)	Free to 24h before
Safari Club: Katharo Route Tour from Agios Nikolaos	92	90+ Club	$107	8h	5.0/5 (264)	Free to 24h before
Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson	91	90+ Club	$105	8h	4.9/5 (347)	Free to 24h before
Sunset Jeep Tour in Crete	91	90+ Club	$94	5h	5.0/5 (204)	Free to 24h before
Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option	91	90+ Club	$86	4.5h	4.9/5 (261)	Free to 24h before
5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch	91	90+ Club	$102	5h	4.8/5 (1,295)	Free to 24h before
Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun	90	Exceptional	$120	5h	4.9/5 (269)	Free to 24h before
Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Meal and Water Activities	89	Exceptional	$78	5h	4.7/5 (589)	Free to 24h before
Heraklion Half-Day Tour \| Knossos & Top Sights \| Cruise-Friendly	88	Exceptional	$71	4h	5.0/5 (103)	Free to 24h before
Full-Day Knossos Palace - Lasithi Plateau - Cave of Zeus	88	Exceptional	$137	8h	4.9/5 (184)	Free to 24h before
Crete Finikia and Giouchtas Mountains Horse Riding Tour with Lunch	88	Exceptional	$91	5h	4.9/5 (199)	Free to 24h before
Sailing Trip to Dia Island - All Inclusive	88	Exceptional	$86	6h	4.9/5 (138)	Free to 24h before
PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Zeus Cave-Olive Oil Tasting-Old Villages	87	Exceptional	$131	7h	5.0/5 (94)	Free to 24h before
Safari Club: Crete by Sunset, evening Guided Tour	87	Exceptional	$102	6h	5.0/5 (117)	Free to 24h before
Jeep Safari 4x4 Crete real off road mountain tracks with Lunch from Hersonissos	87	Exceptional	$74	8h	4.8/5 (180)	Free to 24h before
Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's cave&olive oil Mill	86	Exceptional	$120	7h	4.9/5 (115)	Free to 24h before
Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch	86	Exceptional	$216	6h	5.0/5 (174)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.