Heraklion Historic & Culinary Experience | Private Tour

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Earliest Date Available: November 19, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Duration
4 hours
Group size
Max 15 guests
Language
English, German
Duration
4 hours
Group size
Max 15 guests
Language
English, German
 US$702.01  per guest
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Earliest Date Available: November 19, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience
Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world
Why book with byFood?
Japan's #1 food travel platform
Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT
This tour combines the historic section of Heraklion town with a culinary experience. You will visit the most important historic monuments of the town on a walking tour, while during your exploration, you will try the most renowned town delicacies such as the famous “Bougatsa” pastry, local “Loukoumades” donuts with honey, the traditional Greek coffee and herbal tea. Your tour will continue with the visit of Heraklion Open - Air Market, where you will have the chance to taste Cretan products such as the extra virgin Olive Oil of Crete, thyme Honey, and local Cheese. You will find out all about the natural treasures of Crete while interacting with local producers.
Snacks
Local Pastries and Sweets, Local Products in the Market.
Tea and coffee
Greek Coffee or Herbal Mountain Tea.
Highly Experienced Licensed Tourist Guide
The entrance tickets to Heraklion Venetian Fortress (Koules)
You will explore the Venetian Fortress of Heraklion. You will visit the Venetian Dockyards or "Neoria". You will walk along the most important historic Street of the town visiting important Venetian and Ottoman Monuments such as Agios Titos Church, the Venetian Loggia, the Basilica of St Mark and the renowned Morosini or Lions Fountain. During your town exploration, you will try the most renowned local delicacies of Heraklion such as the famous “Bougatsa” pastry, local “Loukoumades” donuts with honey, traditional Greek coffee and herbal tea. Your town tour will sum up with Heraklion Open Air Market Street where you will enjoy its various colors, smells and sounds. You will find out all about the local products of Crete and taste local products, such as the famous Cretan extra virgin olive oil, fresh cheese from the Market and thyme honey, while interacting with local producers.
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Local Products in the town and Market
You will taste the famous "bougatsa" cheese pie and "loukoumades" donuts with honey. Products from the Market, Greek Coffee and local herbal Tea.
Meeting Point

Rocca a Mare Fortress, Heraklion, Greece, GR, 712 02

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You will meet our guide in front of the Venetian Fortress of "Koule" in Heraklion Venetian Port. She/he will be holding a sign with the tour title and the company name on.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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Christo_KJune 2022 • Viator
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Heraklion tour

The tour was amazing. Well organized, very informative and knowledgeable. Tells the story of Heraklion and Crete while hitting all of the highlights of the city. The culinary experience was equally wonderful. Would absolutely recommend.

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drbonniedamronMarch 2020 • TripAdvisor
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In “partnership” with Marilina Paters since 2005

Since 2005 Marilina Paters has been my professional tour guide for Crete and the Greek mainland, and more recently, my travel agent as well. In October 2019 I brought a group of seven people Foran in-depth study tour of Crete, from prehistoric through modern times. She provided us with excellent service-her profound knowledge of the island’s history, culture and food culture, and more. She also arranged for our stay at a beautiful boutique hotel in Heraklion, a seasoned bus driver and medium siz...read more

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