Viator
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Heraklion : Walking City Tour & Food Tasting
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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