Scavenger Hunt in Heraklion for Families, Heraklion

Enjoy a half-day private guided walking tour and scavenger hunt in the center of Heraklion. While you search for sites, monuments, buildings, and answers to questions, you'll discover the fascinating history and fortification of Heraklion. Enjoy games, clues, and visits to popular sites with an experienced cultural guide.

The tour focuses on Heraklion in the year 1669. During this time, the city experienced one of the longest sieges in world history. With the city in ruins and the fall of its crown imminent, you'll answer questions like: How did people survive under these circumstances? What was the city administration doing to help? Did someone powerful betray Heraklion?!

Your family will follow your guide through this historical labyrinth, walking up to the city’s walls, exploring major monuments and meeting with locals. As a reward for the scavenger hunt, you'll enjoy a lunch break featuring local pies.

This cultural tour is suitable for children over 10 years old.

Please inform your travel specialist in case of any dietary intolerances or allergies.

This tour will be arranged at the optimum time taking into account various considerations, such as your overall schedule, operating hours, crowds and heat. Please let your travel specialist know in advance if you have any specific constraints.