Irida Family Workshop — Attraction in Municipality of Heraklion

Irida is hands down the best souvenir shop in Heraklion! This family-run store is a treasure trove of beautifully handmade pieces — from stunning bronze and marble replicas inspired by ancient Greek art to elegant silver and gold creations. Every item feels authentic and crafted with real love and skill.

What makes Irida truly special, though, is the family behind it. They are incredibly warm, welcoming, and passionate about what they do. They take the time to explain the history and craftsmanship behind each piece, making the whole experience feel personal and memorable.

If you’re looking for a meaningful souvenir or a unique gift that captures the spirit of Crete and Greece, Irida is the place to go. You won’t just leave with something beautiful — you’ll leave with a smile and a...

What a lovely buisness! I had the good fortune of finding this place after leaving the archeology museum, where I had fallen in love with the snake goddess. Irida family workshop offered several exquisite handmade pendants to choose from. The attention to detail in their pieces is absolutely astounding, and was the best quality handcraft for archeology replicas I saw in the city. Not only is their work absolutely beautiful in every way, but their service was personal and heart warming. I was allowed to try on several sizes of the pendant I wanted to choose the best fit for me. The people working there were knowledgeable as well as skillful and generally lovely people. When I one day return to Crete, I will definitely visit this shop again, and would advise everyone to...

It was an absolute joy to visit the Irida Family in their Workshop. They are wonderful people who care deeply about their art and about teaching the history of Greece it represents. I have been to Greece many times and to many of Greece’s shops. No one made me feel quite so welcome or took so much pride in their work. Their prices are eminently reasonable, especially in light of how much time they put into hand crafting each item they sell. If you are visiting Heraklion, the Irida Family Workshop should be on your itinerary without fail. It is ideal to visit after seeing the ancient treasures inside the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, many of which the Irida Family Workshop has replicated to perfection for you...