City Walls Tours

You might be free to visit today, but City Walls hasn't always rolled out the welcome mat! Discover the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was built to defend.

To visit this history-filled fortress, head to Heraklion. You'll find plenty of other things to see and do in the area, like Palace of Knossos, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and Natural History Museum of Crete.

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Kalypso Hotel

Kalypso Hotel

4 out of 5
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Sep 30 - Oct 5
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tel Aviv (TLV) to Heraklion (HER)
7.8/10 Good! (26 reviews)
Vasia Ormos - Adults Only

Vasia Ormos - Adults Only

4 out of 5
per person
Sep 30 - Oct 5
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tel Aviv (TLV) to Heraklion (HER)
8.6/10 Excellent! (43 reviews)
Mare Village

Mare Village

4 out of 5
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Sep 30 - Oct 5
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Tel Aviv (TLV) to Heraklion (HER)
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Tours & day trips

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $94 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD

Orthodox Crete: In the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul from 55 AD

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $830 per traveler*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Boat Tour

Heraklion: Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos, & Elounda Boat Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $29 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $81 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $81 per adult
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Popular places to visit

St. Minas Cathedral showing religious aspects and a church or cathedral

St. Minas Cathedral

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Step away from the crowds and visit this grand cathedral, seen by many as a symbol of the Cretan revolution.

St. Minas Cathedral
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
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

Martinego Bastion

You can find out about the history of Heraklion when you stop by Martinego Bastion. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Martinego Bastion

Venetian Walls

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Take a walk around Heraklion’s ancient fortifications, which protected the old city from invasion for centuries.

Venetian Walls

Geoponikos Kipos

Explore the great outdoors at Geoponikos Kipos, a lovely green space in Heraklion. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Geoponikos Kipos

Best Lodging Options Near City Walls

Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
5 out of 5
2 Ygias Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
5 out of 5
75 Dimokratias Ave, Heraklion, Crete Island
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
Capsis Astoria Heraklion Hotel
4 out of 5
11 Eleftherias square, Heraklion, Crete Island
Capsis Astoria Heraklion 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
Lato Boutique Hotel
Lato Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
15 Epimenidou Street, Heraklion, Crete Island
Lato Boutique Hotel
El Greco Hotel
El Greco Hotel
2 out of 5
4, Street 1821, Heraklion, Crete Island
El Greco Hotel
Candia Studios & Rooms
Candia Studios & Rooms
Antiochias & Niovis 1, Heraklion
Candia Studios & Rooms
City Comfort Apartments
City Comfort Apartments
Ierolochiton 8, Heraklion
City Comfort Apartments
Castello City Hotel
Castello City Hotel
4 out of 5
62 Martyron 1, Avenue, Heraklion, Crete Island
Castello City Hotel
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