Heraklion: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Heraklion: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Norwegian, 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
Operated by: City Game

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided Exploration Game
Included: Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
Included: Instructions and play link for the activity

Not included

Not included: Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
Not included: In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)

Itinerary

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.

Stop 1
Castello del Molo (Koules)
25th of August Street
Agios Titos Church
Loggia
Morosini Fountain
Cathedral of St. Minas
Bembo Fountain
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Liberty (eleftherias) Square

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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!

Using your ticket

After booking, you receive an email and SMS with instructions and your unique game link. Please note that this email with the game link is sent separately from your booking confirmation.

Head to Koules Fortress in Heraklion to begin your adventure. Once you arrive, simply open the link on your smartphone and start playing. The game takes place entirely outdoors in the city center, so you don’t need to enter any buildings or wait for a guide. It’s completely self-guided, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

There’s no app to download, just click the link and dive straight into the story. If you have any trouble starting the game, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our friendly helpdesk is available 7 days a week to assist you.

Make sure your phone is fully charged, mobile data and GPS are enabled, and wear comfortable shoes for your exploration. Get ready for a fun, flexible adventure through Heraklion’s most exciting and historic spots!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.