Heraklion for Foodies Tour: Private Culinary Experience

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US$615.36 per guest

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Earliest available date: September 14, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

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

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Oropedio Lasithiou

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Language

English

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Private Experience

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Dive into Cretan flavors on a private Heraklion food tour. Explore hidden eateries, savor pastries, cheeses, and authentic dishes, and feel the charm of Crete's vibrant culinary scene.

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

Experience Details

Get introduced to the produce of the Cretan land and the world-acclaimed Cretan cuisine, and taste for yourself a medley of traditional flavors on our Heraklion food tour! Stroll the magical streets of the city of Heraklion and discover offbeat local eateries while being enchanted by the unmatched ambiance of Crete! Taste puffy Cretan pastries, local varieties of cheese, traditional Cretan dishes, and luscious desserts, and get an authentic Cretan experience, just like a local!

What You Get

All taxes and VAT

Services of a licensed guide

We CAN provide food substitutions for vegetarians

Private transportation

Any additional orders or purchases

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Adjustable to any food requirements you may have
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Heraklion

Your fascinating culinary adventure will begin with a visit to Heraklion's open market. Meet your licensed guide and let them walk you through the buoyant city of Heraklion city until you reach a traditional pastry shop for a taste of the renowned 'bougatsa.' The Old Market of the city will be your next stop, where you will indulge in a delectable cheese tasting. Revel in a selection of different kinds of Cretan cheese, and learn about the cheese tradition in Crete! Next, we will take you to a small honey shop to learn about the art of beekeeping and taste two different kinds of local aromatic honey. You will also come upon unique traditional bakeries; time to indulge in delicious Cretan tidbits! Learn about the different Cretan herbs and enjoy a cup of delicious tea in a local herb shop. Beware of leaving room for dessert, as afterward, you will taste the traditional dessert of 'loukoumades,' a doughnut-like delicacy drenched in honey or chocolate!

3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion

End your food-filled day in a cute restaurant by the Venetian Harbour of Heraklion, the best spot to catch the magnificent Cretan sunset. Watch the Aegean sea meet the sky in an explosion of colors, and enjoy local, homemade dishes such as 'Dakos', 'Dolmadakia' and fresh seafood! The traditional dessert and raki that will follow after your meal will be the perfect end to a perfect day!

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Morosini Fountain, Platia Eleftheriou Venizelou, Iraklio, Greece, GR, 712 02

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End Point

Heraklion Venetian Port, Ioanni Merineli, Iraklio, Greece, GR, 712 02

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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 10 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Must do!

April 06, 2022

We had the best experience and learned so much about the culture! We left full and sampled so many great foods! Would highly recommend!

(TripAdvisor)

Food tour of Iraklion

October 10, 2021

We did the Heraklion food tour and it was perfect. A lot of different things to try out from sweet pastry to salty fresh fish and real Cretan maindishes. The tour guide was super nice and friendly...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Eating non-stop!

September 25, 2021

We went on the tour with Athena. It was a great tour to taste custom cretan dishes. Do not eat breakfast! We ate non stop for 3 hours. It was wonderful to visit locally owned shops with quality pro...read more

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You won't go away hungry

July 19, 2021

Our Tour Guide was Athena. She was excellent. We began with breakfast types of items, and ended with a full lunch. All food was included. We visited many different vendors. They all seemed prepare...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Heraklion for Foodies - Best Food Tour in Europe!

November 09, 2019

Our group of 8, (4 adults and 4 children) took the Heraklion for Foodies tour with Athina the last week of Oct 2019. We've done many food tours in all the European cities that we visit and this was...read more

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