Heraklion : Walking city tour & Food tasting

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Heraklion : Walking city tour & Food tasting

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US$136.63 per guest

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Heraklion

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English

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Vegetarian, Private Experience

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Crete's agriculture and heritage with e-bike tours. Visit an olive oil factory, cycle through historic olive groves, and enjoy Cretan wine tasting in charming old villages.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

Meals

Taste the Greek & Cretan Cuisine - Over of 10 deferent plates

Bottled water

Unlimited house wine - White or red

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Phyllosophies (Liontaria)

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Herakleion Central Market

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Hovoli

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Holy Cathedral Church of Saint Titus

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Arismari & Varsamo

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 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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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)

Meeting Point

Saint Menas Cathedral, Agiou Mina, Iraklio, Greece, GR, 712 01

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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 experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

(Viator)

Alex was a fantastic tour...

June 08, 2026

Alex was a fantastic tour guide! You’ll experience local fare from the best restaurants in town! You will be stuffed so start off hungry. Ask him about his family wine store and if you’re nice enou...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing tour!

June 03, 2026

My wife and I had an incredible evening touring Heraklion, eating incredible food, and tasting amazing Cretan wines. Marina was a fantastic host and showed us a great time. We cannot recommend this...read more