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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Atrion Hotel

$1,218

per person

Feb 16 - Feb 21

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Heraklion (HER)

9/10 Wonderful! (845 reviews)

My stay started out very rocky but the night manager was amazing! Mary the manager went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and satisfied with our room. Breakfast was amazing! The entire staff were very accommodating. The hotel is near the city center, ladies it's a shoppers paradise! We stayed in the Jr Suite which was very spacious. The team at Atrion will go the extra mile for you!

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Dimargio Luxury Hotel & Spa

$1,300

per person

Feb 16 - Feb 21

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Heraklion (HER)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)

Great area and stay.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Vespera City Hotel

$1,272

per person

Feb 16 - Feb 21

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Heraklion (HER)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)

I didn't understand I would essentially had no view. I was only 1 night so it wasn't a big deal but if I'd have stay longer, I would have insisted on a different room.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore City Walls

Tours & day trips

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

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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Crete: Quad Off-Road Tour to Villages with Hotel Transfers

Free cancellation available

Cruises & boat tours

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Heraklion: Ecobike Sightseeing Tour with Greek Meze

Free cancellation available

Holiday & seasonal tours

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Heraklion: Ecobike Sightseeing Tour with Greek Meze

Free cancellation available

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.

Nikos Kazantzakis Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Nikos Kazantzakis Museum during your travels in Heraklion. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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.