Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Heraklion: Exploring City's History and Iconic Landmarks
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Embark on a self-guided audio walking tour in Heraklion and uncover the city's rich history and iconic landmarks. Explore at your own pace and discover hidden corners with captivating stories.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Castello del Molo (Koules) - The impressive fortress stands at the entrance of the old harbour of the city. The Castello a Mare,built by the Venetians in the 16th century, was the protector of Heraklion and a true architectural wonder of its time. Learn its history and how a fault became the perfect excuse for the Ottomans to conquer Heraklion!

  • Morosini Fountain (Lion’s Fountain) - Heraklion had a number of fountains, but the most famous and impressive was the Morosini Fountain or the Lions as the locals call it. The fountain was inaugurated in 1628 and it was a feast for the eyes! The stories will take you back to that period and will reveal to you the magnificent decoration and the fate of the fountain after the ottoman conquest.

What's Included
  • An activation link to access your audio tour
  • Offline content (text, audio narration and maps) to avoid roaming charges
  • Self-guided audio tour in multiple languages on your smartphone (Android & iOS)
What's Not Included
  • Live Guide
  • Smartphone or headphones
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Embark on a self-guided audio tour in Heraklion, expertly curated by an accredited specialist. Immerse yourself in compelling tales based on a prize-winning storytelling concept that provides a deep understanding of Heraklion’s complex and captivating past.

Begin your journey from Koules, the city’s renowned symbol, and proceed to discover Heraklion’s prime spots, giving you a local’s perspective. This unwavering chance to explore Heraklion at your leisure, uncovering its secret spots with an enthralling mobile audio guide, is unignorable.

Note: The self-guided audio tour does not include admissions to museums or other locations. The idea is to pause and observe, not to go inside any attractions.

Location
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There is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of Koules which is the most famous Cretan fortress and is located at the Venetian port in Heraklion. The easiest way to get there is on foot.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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