What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Heraklion : Walking city tour & Food tasting

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: 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.

3 hours

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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!

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What's Included

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

Itinerary

Stop 1

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

Stop 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

Stop 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.

Stop 4

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.

Stop 5

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

Stop 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

Stop 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

Stop 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

Meeting & End Point

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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

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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