Heraklion: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Crete, Greece
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesNorwegian, German, Finnish, Russian, Portuguese, Croatian, Javanese, Hungarian, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Greek, English, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Danish, Hebrew, Dutch, Turkish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover Heraklion like never before with the Secrets of Heraklion City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories!

This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Heraklion while exploring famous spots such as Koules Fortress, Heraklion Old Town, Saint Titus Cathedral, The Loggia and Lion Fountain. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues.

During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Heraklion perfect for every type of explorer.

What's included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
  • Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
  • Instructions and play link for the activity
  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)

What to expect

Discover Heraklion in a fun and interactive way with the Secrets of Heraklion City Game, a self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour through the historic centre of Heraklion, Greece. This GPS-based exploration game combines sightseeing with puzzles, riddles and creative photo challenges as you uncover hidden stories around Koules Fortress, Heraklion Old Town and Saint Titus Cathedral. Perfect for tourists, friends, families and team outings, this self-guided walking tour of Heraklion can be played solo or in groups.

The City Game Heraklion takes about 2 hours and you play at your own pace. One ticket is valid for 1 to 4 people; for larger groups simply purchase extra tickets. Choose a start date and time when booking, then begin whenever it suits you. A smartphone with an internet connection is required. Your Heraklion adventure starts at Koules Fortress.

After booking, you receive an email with a direct game link. Head to the start location and open the link on your phone - the game runs straight in your browser, so there is no app to download, no guide to meet and no building to enter. Pause anytime and continue later, for a flexible adventure through Heraklion.

  1. Castello del Molo (Koules)
  2. 25th of August Street
  3. Agios Titos Church
  4. Loggia
  5. Morosini Fountain
  6. Cathedral of St. Minas
  7. Bembo Fountain
  8. Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
  9. Liberty (eleftherias) Square

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

After booking, you receive an email with instructions and your unique game link. Head to Koules Fortress in Heraklion, open the link, and start your self-guided adventure. No host or app needed, just bring a charged phone with GPS and wear comfy shoes!

End point

After booking, you receive an email with instructions and your unique game link. Head to Koules Fortress in Heraklion, open the link, and start your self-guided adventure. No host or app needed, just bring a charged phone with GPS and wear comfy shoes!

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Difficulty level: Intermediate
  • Duration: Around 2 hours
  • Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
  • Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
  • Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
  • How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to Koules Fortress, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Heraklion. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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