Lions Square Tours

Often regarded as the soul of a city, town squares are usually thronging with life and colorful characters. Find out what's going on at Lions Square and look for clues to its long history.

When you've finished at this Heraklion public square, why not make your way to Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Natural History Museum of Crete? They're near Lions Square and also popular with many travelers.

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Creta Blue Boutique Hotel

Creta Blue Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
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Sep 18 - Sep 24
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Boston (BOS) to Heraklion (HER)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
Gorgeous hotel with wonderful staff in a lovely village full of charm and delightful restaurants and bars.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Castello Infinity Suites - Adults Only

Castello Infinity Suites - Adults Only

5 out of 5
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Sep 18 - Sep 24
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Boston (BOS) to Heraklion (HER)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Super place, great staff

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Sensus Experience by Lavris

Sensus Experience by Lavris

3 out of 5
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Aug 24 - Aug 30
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Cleveland (CLE) to Heraklion (HER)
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

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Tours & day trips

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West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas

West Crete Tour from Heraklion: Rethymno-Chania-Kurnas

Activity duration is 12 hours
7.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $65 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $136 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Heraklion: Ecobike Sightseeing Tour with Greek Meze

Heraklion: Ecobike Sightseeing Tour with Greek Meze

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $77 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Morosini Fountain showing a fountain

Morosini Fountain

4/5(43 reviews)

Don’t miss this ornate fountain in Heraklion’s central square, which once brought daily drinking water to thousands of inhabitants.

Morosini Fountain
St. Mark\'s Basilica featuring a church or cathedral, religious aspects and interior views

St. Mark's Basilica

4.5/5(10 reviews)

One of the most important Venetian monuments in Heraklion, this former cathedral now houses the city’s Municipal Art Gallery.

St. Mark's Basilica
Heraklion Loggia showing interior views and heritage architecture

Heraklion Loggia

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Take a look around this stunning Venetian monument, also the site of the Heraklion town hall.

Heraklion Loggia
St. Titus Church which includes religious elements, street scenes and a square or plaza

Agios Titos Church

Dedicated to the patron saint of Crete, this Byzantine church has been renovated and repurposed by some of the world's greatest historical empires.

Agios Titos Church
Bembo Fountain featuring a statue or sculpture

Bembo Fountain

Be sure to visit this ancient drinking fountain that served Heraklion for several centuries.

Bembo Fountain
Heraklion Archaeological Museum showing street scenes

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

4.5/5(100 reviews)

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Lions Square

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
5 out of 5
2 Ygias Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
5 out of 5
9, D. Beaufort Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
GDM Megaron Historical Monument Hotel
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
4 out of 5
11 Eleftherias square, Heraklion, Crete Island
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
El Greco Hotel
El Greco Hotel
2 out of 5
4, Street 1821, Heraklion, Crete Island
El Greco Hotel
Olive Green Hotel
Olive Green Hotel
4 out of 5
Meramvellou & Idomeneos 22, Heraklion, Crete
Olive Green Hotel
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
5 out of 5
75 Dimokratias Ave, Heraklion, Crete Island
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Dom Boutique Hotel
Dom Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Almirou 14, Heraklion
Dom Boutique Hotel
Lato Boutique Hotel
Lato Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
15 Epimenidou Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Lato Boutique Hotel
Ibis Styles Heraklion Central
Ibis Styles Heraklion Central
4 out of 5
26 Koroneou Street and Agiou Titou, Crete Island, Heraklion
Ibis Styles Heraklion Central
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