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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Mare Village

$451

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Oct 17 - Oct 20

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Frankfurt (FRA) to Heraklion (HER)

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Ariadne Beach - Adults Only

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$495

per person

Oct 17 - Oct 20

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Frankfurt (FRA) to Heraklion (HER)

8.6/10 Excellent! (54 reviews)

Lovely hotel! The staff are wonderful, the rooms are clean, and the location is great. Very close to town Center and the very popular, Voulisma Beach. Hotel beach was good too but it is a pebble beach. Sandy beach is a 5-10min walk away.

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Mare Blue Hotel

$488

per person

Oct 17 - Oct 20

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Frankfurt (FRA) to Heraklion (HER)

8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)

A very good hotel with great staff. It looks tired but overall the experience was great!

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Sailing Cruise to Dia Island with Meal and Water Activities

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Private & custom tours

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

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Wildlife & nature

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

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Classes & workshops

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Heraklion: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos

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Popular places to visit

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.

Bembo Fountain

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

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.

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.

Venetian Walls

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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

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.