The 10 Best Free Things to do in Heraklion, Crete

Mayaba Store, a vibrant place full of wonders!Unusual art presents, compasses, signs, trumpets, furniture, boxes, colorful lamps, antiques and an endless number of things throughout nature from all over the world. For you and your friends back to your country. Mayaba store is a great break option during your tour in the city, since it’s located in the most commercial street of the city center, close to Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Enjoy your trip!

Enclosed within an old Venetian structure, this is the city's rock n' roll bar. The music is -obviously- rock n roll but sometimes also hard rock, punk and blues Rock n Roll as way of life!

Kosmima - Gold & Silver is a family-owned and operated jewelry store located in the center of Heraklion at the Archeological Museum Square. We specialize in silver and gold jewelry and many handmade items that are designed and produced by us since 1987!!

Swing Thing Cocktail Espresso Bar since 2014 insists on operating as an authentic bar for bar patrons, but also as an ideal all-day place for the strollers of the city center. At Arcolontos 13th Street, next to Theotokopoulos Park & ​​vertically at August 25th Street, on one of the most famous pedestrians in Heraklion, we serve you daily delicious coffee, snacks & beverages. Swing Thing’s nights shine at exquisite musical choices, theme guest & parties, but also for the best classical and signature cocktails in the city. After all, it don’t mean a thing, if you ain’t visit Swing!

ZALO means a step, in the local dialect of Crete. This is exactly what the ZALO boutique is about: a step forward to the world of souvenirs. The doors are opened to the public, in order to reinvent the idea of... "something Greek" to bring back home. If you enjoy great design and want to discover real Greek creators, this is the place. We are passionate with design and love Crete.The store offers a range of exquisite, 100% Greek products -from handmade diaries and knowledge games, to homemade cosmetics and pure honey - to remind you of your time here and make you smile. Definitely if you visit the island of Crete it worth a visit this place where you can also learn great tips about the local city life.

A local shop behind Astoria Capsis hotel and opposite the archeological museum with traditional handmade pieces from our family workshop and workshops from Greece!!!

Tour #1 - Historical and Culture tour with professional licensed tour Guide Every Tuesday and Thursday Get to know Heraklion the largest city of Crete. Visit, along with YOUR licensed GUIDE, Heraklion's major monuments; travel through time and its rich history. Discover the past and the present of a city that combines old with new. The Free tour will last up to 2 hours (from 16:00 to 18:00 hrs) and appeals to every visitor, regardless of age. The tour is wheelchair accessible. What to expect: Easy walking tour (expect some steps, walk through pedestrian streets), through the city's most important monuments, with your licensed guide, providing information about the city's attractions. Feel free to ask your licensed guide any questions. Entrance fees: For the sites included in the walking tour, you don't have to pay an entrance fee. Tour price: 0€ It's a gratuities based tour, if you decide it was worth your time you can always tip your licensed guide.

Handmade cretan products, natural cosmetics, local delicacies like extra virgin olive oil,honey, wine and so on. Ceramics, shirts, various gifts and souvenirs of excellent quality,embodying the Cretan Spirit in affordable prices.