Heraklion : Walking city tour & Food tasting

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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)

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Meeting point
Saint Minas Holy Cathedral

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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cathedral of St. Minas

    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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Taste the legendary Cretan Bougatsa. Watch the master bakers toss the handmade dough in the air and enjoy your pastry with a view of the 400-year-old Venetian Lion Fountain

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Georgiadis Park

    ake a relaxing stroll through the city's largest park. See where the locals gather and learn about the organic farmers' markets and the island's unique flora.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

    Walk the walls of the longest siege in history and enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree sunset view of the Aegean

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Time for the king of Greek street food! At Hovoli, enjoy an authentic pita-gyros or souvlaki, made with premium local meats and traditional secrets

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8

    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

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Wine Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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