Outdoors things to do in Heraklion

We rank 242 outdoor things to do in Heraklion, Greece. The highest scoring is Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory with an Outty Ranking of 98 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $37 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
242
In the 90+ Club
7
Available today
60
From
$37

Outdoors in Heraklion compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Heraklion by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory98$1317.5h5/5 (767)
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour98$1267h5/5 (433)
Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers94$715h4.9/5 (590)
Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Pottery Olive Mill & Wine93$1207h5/5 (201)
Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson91$1058h4.9/5 (347)
Sailing Trip to Dia with Snorkeling, Dining & Sunset Option91$864.5h4.9/5 (261)
5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch91$1025h4.8/5 (1,295)
Heraklion: Dia Catamaran Cruise Mediterranean Meal & Water Fun90$1205h4.9/5 (269)
Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Meal and Water Activities89$785h4.7/5 (589)
Heraklion Half-Day Tour | Knossos & Top Sights | Cruise-Friendly88$714h5/5 (103)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Heraklion

Outdoors in Heraklion: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Heraklion?
Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 98 out of 100 from 767 traveler reviews. Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Zeus Cave, Villages, Olive Oil Tour, Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers, Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Pottery Olive Mill & Wine follow close behind. We rank 242 outdoors experiences in Heraklion in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Heraklion cost?
Expect around $128 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Let's get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket from $37, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Heraklion for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Heraklion currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Heraklion?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Heraklion, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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