The Battle of Crete: WW II Tour in Heraklion

• Duration

  Full Day

• Theme

  • WWII

• Group Type

  • Private

Step into history on a unique journey through Heraklion, Crete’s capital city, where courage and unity shaped the course of World War II. Guided by a world-class historian, this family-friendly tour brings to life the stories of the Battle of Crete and the fierce local resistance against occupation. Together, you will discover the resilience and bravery of the Cretan people, explore the city’s key wartime landmarks, and see original wartime artifacts.

Your tour will start at the Historical Museum of Crete. You will walk to the city center and see Heraklion’s Venetian City Walls, from which soldiers, retired officers, policemen, and civilians defended their city. Your experienced guide will tell you about the parachute drops over Kopsas Hill and the courageous resistance battles. Airfield sabotages, foreign battalions, hideouts, defensive positions—every angle of the city’s proud past will come alive!

You can continue your tour to the nearby heroic villages of Archanes and Anogeia, where local heroism shines. Your knowledgeable guide will happily answer any question and narrate every story. Original contemporary photographs and objects are exhibited as part of each tour. Rediscover Crete in this immersive, one-of-a-kind WWII walking tour.

Are you interested in exploring the famous Battle of Crete? Check also our WW II Tour in Chania and our unique Ultimate Battle of Crete 2-Day Tour!