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Heraklion : Walking City Tour & Food Tasting

Crete

Tour3 h5.0 (3)

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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Itinerary

Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 3 of 8 stops have map coordinates.

Route is approximate — 🚗 road, 🚶 walk, or ⛵ sea between the selected stops.

  1. 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 minAdmission included
  2. 2

    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

    15 minAdmission included
  3. 3

    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.

    15 minAdmission included
  4. 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 minAdmission included
  5. 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 minAdmission included
  6. 6

    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

    30 minAdmission included
  7. 7

    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

    10 minAdmission included
  8. 8

    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

    60 minAdmission included

Tour 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

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