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Home/Destinations/Heraklion/Heraklion with kids
With kids · Heraklion itinerary

Heraklion with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Heraklion is great for families, with a labyrinth, boat trips and beaches. Here is how to spend a family trip in Heraklion — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Knossos labyrinth
  2. 2Dia island cruise
  3. 3Beach time
  4. 4Zeus’s cave

Myth and palace

Explore the Knossos “labyrinth” of the Minotaur.

Island cruise

Sail to Dia island for swimming and snorkelling.

Cave adventure

Visit Zeus’s cave on the Lasithi plateau.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Heraklion — prices per person.

Knossos Palace, Museum & Rethymno city Private Tour from Chania
Chania
Knossos Palace, Museum & Rethymno city Private Tour from Chania
5.0(86)·10 hours
from$618/ person
via Viator
Catamaran Sailing to Dia with Lunch in Heraklion, Crete(EST 2024)
Crete
Catamaran Sailing to Dia with Lunch in Heraklion, Crete(EST 2024)
5.0(79)·5h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
Spinalonga & Lasithi Plateau with Olive Oil Tasting
Agios Nikolaos
Spinalonga & Lasithi Plateau with Olive Oil Tasting
5.0(33)·8–9 hours
from$550/ person
via Viator
PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages
Crete
PRIVATE-Zeus’ Birthplace - Knossos-Olive oil Factory-Old Villages
5.0(74)·8h 30min
from$137/ person
via Viator
Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island
Crete
Private Sailing Cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island
5.0(24)·6 hours
from$710/ person
via Viator
Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus for Cruises Heraklion Port
Crete
Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus for Cruises Heraklion Port
5.0(28)·7–8 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Private luxury Escape free drinks & Meals Cruise
Crete
Private luxury Escape free drinks & Meals Cruise
5.0(22)·5 hours
from$1,029/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus from Elouda
Agios Nikolaos
Private Full-Day Knossos-Lasithi Plateau-Cave of Zeus from Elouda
5.0(28)·8–10 hours
from$744/ person
via Viator

Heraklion with kids — FAQ

Is Heraklion good for kids?
Yes — the Knossos “labyrinth” and the Minotaur myth, a Dia island cruise with swimming and snorkelling, sandy beaches and the adventure of Zeus’s cave make Heraklion and Crete a fun family destination.
What are the best things to do in Heraklion with children?
Top family picks are the Palace of Knossos, a Dia island boat trip, the beaches, and the cave on the Lasithi plateau.
Is Heraklion easy to visit with kids?
Yes — with myths, palaces, beaches and boat trips, plus easy distances, Heraklion is a relaxed and engaging family base on Crete.

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