Heraklion : Walking city tour & Food tasting

5.0 (10 reviews) Heraklion, Greece
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Why choose this tour? Because we don't just show you Heraklion; we let you taste its soul!

In a city of tourist traps, our Authentic Food & History Tour stands out by combining monumental landmarks with "hidden" culinary gems.

A Complete Feast: Go beyond snacks! Enjoy Handmade Bougatsa at Lions Square, world-famous Gyros at Hovoli, and a sit-down Farm-to-Table feast at the prestigious Arismari & Varsamo.

The Local Secret: Explore the 1866 Central Market as a local. Taste aged Graviera cheese, mountain herbs, and premium olive oil.

Culture & Views: Balance your appetite with history at St. Minas Cathedral, St. Titus Church, and the majestic Venetian Walls for 360-degree Aegean views.

Intimate Experience: Small groups ensure personalized stories about Cretan longevity and the secrets of Raki.

All tastings included. Come hungry, leave as a local!

Options

Combo with Wine tasting

Ultimate Food & Wine Combo!: Discover why Crete is one of Europe’s oldest and most exciting wine regions. 5 Glass of 2 white - 1 Rose - 2 Red
Duration: 4 hours

City tour & Food Tasting

Duration: 3 hours

What's included

  • Taste the Greek & Cretan Cuisine - Over of 10 deferent plates
  • Bottled water
  • Unlimited house wine - White or red

What to expect

  1. Cathedral of St. Minas
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Start your journey at the majestic patron saint's cathedral. Hear the legends of the 19th-century architecture and the 'miraculous' unexploded bomb before we dive into the city's flavors
  2. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Walk through the aromatic alleys of the 1866 Market. We stop for a private cheese-tasting session of aged Graviera and learn about the healing herbs of the Cretan mountains.
  3. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Explore one of the most historic churches in the Mediterranean, a site that has been a Cathedral and a Mosque, located on the city’s most elegant pedestrian street
  4. 1h · Admission ticket included
    A sit-down culinary experience! Enjoy authentic Cretan recipes like Dakos, lamb, paired with local wine and a ritual of Raki. Pure Cretan hospitality at its best

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the large square in front of the Cathedral of St. Minas, the city's most iconic landmark. Your guide will be standing near the main entrance of the church

End point

We meet at the large square in front of the Cathedral of St. Minas, the city's most iconic landmark. Your guide will be standing near the main entrance of the church

Pickup details

We offer pick up Taxi option
pay cash on the arrival 4 persons max per taxi.
From Heraklion city - Port - Hotel cost 20e (one way)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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