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CRETAquarium

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Historical Museum of Crete

Old Venetian Port of Chania

Agios Minas Cathedral

Agios Titos Church

Central Market, Heraklion

Morosini Lions Fountain

Venetian Walls of Heraklion

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Nearby sights

SpinalongaAttraction in Lasithi Regional Unit, Greece

Diktaion AndronAttraction in Lasithi Regional Unit, Greece

Dia, CreteAttraction in Heraklion Regional Unit, Greece

Kourtaliotiko GorgeAttraction in Crete, Greece

Lake KournasAttraction in Kournas, Greece

Preveli BeachAttraction in Preveli, Greece

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Sailing trips & boat tours

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Wine tasting & winery tours

Water taxis & ferry tickets

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Aquariums

Bike tours

Fishing tours

Water parks

Horse riding

Speed & jet boat tours

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Food & drinks

Water sports

Outdoor sports

Driving experiences

Extreme sports & adrenaline

Hidden gems

Nightlife & bars

Safaris & wildlife activities

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Heraklion: Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *SKIP The Line

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Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS
Heraklion: Heraklion Market & CretAquarium *SKIP The Line
3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5
3.5 out of 5 stars
14 reviews

Embark on an adventure through the famous Cretaquarium and the port city of Heraklion Learn about the history of the city + discover the Open Market and the shopping mile and stroll around the harbor

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Duration 6 - 8 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
French, English, German, Polish, Russian, Italian
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You'll receive specific pickup information in a separate email from the activity provide (please check your spam folder).Pickup from Sissi.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    12 pickup location options:

    Stalida, Analipsi, Ligaria, Paralia Fodele, Heraklion, Agia Pelagia, Kokkini Hani, Limenas Chersonisou, Karteros, Kato Gouves, Gazi, Malia, Crete

  • Bus/coach

    (110 minutes)

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    CRETAquarium

    Break time, Photo stop, Free time, Sightseeing, Walk, Shark viewing, Dolphin watching, Marine life viewing, Wildlife viewing (80 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (20 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Heraklion

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way (110 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

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    Heraklion

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Local snacks, Self-guided tour, Regional food, Scenic views on the way, Arts & crafts market visit (2 hours)

  • 12 drop-off locations:

    Agia Pelagia, Limenas Chersonisou, Stalida, Kato Gouves, Ligaria, Paralia Fodele, Kokkini Hani, Heraklion, Gazi, Malia, Crete, Karteros, Analipsi

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Journey back in time to discover Crete's many rulers, including the Venetians
  • Visit Crete's biggest open-air market and browse the colorful wares
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Heraklion and see Liberty Square and the Venetian Walls
  • Explore the Cretaquarium to marvel at tiny fish, clams, and intimidating sharks
  • Barter for fantastic souvenirs at the colorful open market in the city center

Full description

Explore the sights in Heraklion with this bus tour from selected areas of Crete on a half day tour. Discover sights like Liberty Square and Koules Fortress on a sightseeing tour combined with a visit at the Cretaquarium. This is created for families and explorers.

Enjoy the convenience of pickup from locations outside of select hotels in Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Analipsi, Anissaras, Gouves, Gournes, Kokkini Chani, Heraklion, Ammoudara, and Heraklion. Sit back and relax on a spacious, comfortable, and air-conditioned bus.

Start with a visit at the famous Cretaquarium where you can purchase a ticket to skip the line to view various Mediterranean species, including sharks, tuna and sea turtles. Don't miss the absolut highlight of the Cretaquarium, the Jelly fishes. It's for every human kind an attraction itself, to meet all species of the Mediterranean Sea.

After about 1, 5 hours stay, you continue your journey, heading the capital of Creta, Heraklion. There the bus takes you around for a sightseeing tour around the city with a stop at Liberty Square to take in the statues and fountains like the Venetian Lion Fountain Morosini and the town hall. Explore the Byzantine, Ottoman, and Venetian influences on the city.

Admire the imposing fortress of Koules at the harbor and the Venetian Walls that surround the old city. Have some free time to sit at one of the many restaurants or coffee shops in Lions Square or to see one of the city museums, the Municipal Library, or the Art Gallery or for shopping souvenirs, fashion clothes at the open market and Dedalos Street.

Spend your time in the capital city for about 3,5 hours and capture the Cretan urban lifestyle before transferring back to your hotel.

Program :
1) Stay Aquarium 1,30 Hours
2) Stay Open Market 1,30 Hours
3) Stay Heraklion City Central Market 2 Hours

Half Day Tour
Departure From Heraklion 15.30
Aquarium Tickets On Board Skip The Line

Route: 80 km.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Malia, Stalis, Hersonisos, Anissaras, Analypsi, Gouves, Gournes,Heraklio and Ammoudara
  • Professional and Multilingual speaking guide English, German, French & Russian
  • Transfers with air-conditioned luxurious buses.
  • Guided walking tour of Heraklion
  • Liability insurance by Generali
  • Entrance to CretaAquarium for an adult (12.00€).Skip the line and get your tickets in the bus
  • Entrance to CretaAquarium for a child 5-17 years old (6.00€).Skip the line and get your tickets in the bus
  • Food and Drinks

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

Know before you go

  • Infants must seat with their parents on the bus and will not have their own seats
  • Entry fees to Cretaquarium are €12.00 for adults and €6.00 for children 5-17 years old

From $22 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

3.5 /5

based on 14 reviews

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Yvonne – GermanyMay 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Es wäre schön, wenn es eine Stadtrundfahrt oder Stadtrundgang durch Heraklion gegeben hätte.
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GetYourGuide traveler – SwitzerlandApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
All in all, a nice trip as a family with children. First CretAquarium 1.5h, then market (fruit/vegetables and cheap textiles, no handicrafts) 1h, then Heraklion Center 3h. In Heraklion you are on your own with a small map. We were able to have lunch there, visit the museum, see the fountain and the harbor and store for 1 hour. We would adapt the tour by skipping the market. It wasn't that nice and we didn't buy anything. An extra hour in Heraklion would be better.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanySeptember 7, 2024 – Verified booking

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Activity provider:PLATANOS TOURS
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