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Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Name: Heraklion Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Brand: Headout
SKU: 28221
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.19 (179 reviews)

Participants enjoying the seaside view at Heraklion

Tourists gathering around the hop-on hop-off bus stop

View of the Koules Fortress in Heraklion

Close-up of a historical fountain in Heraklion

Soak up Heraklion's Mediterranean vibes with a 1-day hop-on, hop-off pass plus one day free, seeing Knossos Palace, Technopolis, and more on two routes.

Highlights

Explore the historic city of Heraklion with Byzantine and Ottoman influences, on a 1-day hop-on, hop-off bus tour and get one extra day for free!
Two bus routes, double the sightseeing! Access the Heraklion line and the Ammoudara line with 18 stops across prime sights and hop without any limit.
Love a good backstory? Multilingual audio guides spill anecdotes about the sights, while an open-top bus gives you airy vibes and unobstructed vistas.
See the Minoan ruins of Knossos Palace, the Archaeological Museum with Minoan artifacts, and the Venetian Castle Koules, a sea-facing fortress.

Inclusions

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass + 1 day free
Audio guide in English, Greek, Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, French & Hebrew
Free earphones
Free map

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Julie

5/5

Oct, 2024

Easy to buy tickets online. The drivers were friendly and the buses frequent. I'd highly recommend. A great way to get to Knossos!

Brenda

4/5

Oct, 2024

Ticketing experience in person good; but over phone i was sent for athens and as far as I k ow I never received refunf...I need to check

Christeen

5/5

Oct, 2024

The bus staff were incredibly helpful and responsive, they helped us through a wrong bus experience and did not let us down, working with us to fix our route and plan

Wendy

5/5

Oct, 2024

The young woman who helped us get on the beach bus. She was wonderful.

Elena

5/5

Oct, 2024

friendly and helpful staff. service is well organized

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Routes & schedules

Heraklion line

Hop on the Heraklion line for an unforgettable bus ride catching 12 top sights! Looking out the window, you’ll see the epic Knossos Palace with its ancient ruins, the imposing Venetian Castle Koules overlooking the harbor, and the treasure-filled Archaeological Museum. Enjoy open-top views while the audio guide spills all the history – perfect for history buffs and view seekers alike!

Schedule

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Port)
Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Port)
Frequency: Every 30 mins
Popular stops: Knossos Palace, Archaeological Museum, Venetian Castle Koules, Kazantzakis Grave, Natural History Museum, Gate Of Jesus, Port

Ammoudara line

Step aboard for a journey through the sandy beaches and coastal bliss of Ammoudara! Explore six sites like the artistic wonders of Technopolis, where creativity thrives amidst an industrial vibe. Then wander over to Fitaki Megaron for a taste of local heritage. Finally, unwind at the crystal clear blue waters of Ammoudara beach.

Schedule

First bus: 9am from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)
Last bus: 4:30pm from stop #1 (Apollonia Hotel)
Frequency: Every 60-75 mins
Popular stops: Hotel Dolphin, Technopolis, Agapi Beach Hotel, Port, Fitaki Megaron

Please click here for a detailed map and boarding points.