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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Palmera Beach - Adults Only

Palmera Beach - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Price was $600, price is now $560 per person
$560
per person
Dec 5 - Dec 8
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Heraklion (HER)
8.6/10 Excellent! (167 reviews)
Our second time staying here, the fact we came back should say it all. This hotel is beautiful, the staff go above and beyond for you and the private beach is heaven. I slept amazing every night and didn’t hear a peep.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live

Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live

5 out of 5
Price was $1,769, price is now $1,648 per person
$1,648
per person
Dec 31 - Jan 2
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Heraklion (HER)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
We have visiting many hotels and although they were impressive, this hotel left me wanting more. The service everywhere was amazing. Everything was spotless and everywhere you looked the surroundings made you smile! We can’t wait to come back❤️

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa

Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Price was $1,486, price is now $1,407 per person
$1,407
per person
Dec 31 - Jan 2
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Heraklion (HER)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
Great area and stay.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Lions Square

Tours & day trips

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Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's land,&olive oil Mill

Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus's land,&olive oil Mill

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $122 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Knossos-Zeus’s Birthplace-Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Knossos-Zeus’s Birthplace-Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $131 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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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 $99 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 $99 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
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
Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

5 out of 5
Apokoronou 2 1770, Heraklion, Crete
Ethereal White Resort Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
Atrion Hotel

Atrion Hotel

3 out of 5
9 Chronaki Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Atrion 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
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
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