- Our tours operate all year round and can be scheduled at any time convenient for you.
Delicious Walking Food Tour Heraklion...
3 - Hours: Join on a captivating journey through Heraklion's rich history and flavors! Meet your local escort at the Archaeological Museum and begin your walking tour, exploring landmarks like the Venetian Loggia and Cathedral of Agios Minas.
Delight your taste buds at 'Zimoto' with local specialties before concluding your adventure at a premium shop, indulging in fine wine and traditional raki. Discover the essence of Heraklion in one unforgettable experience. Book online today with guaranteed departure
Location
- Meeting Point: Your local escort will be waiting for you in front of the Archaeological Museum, holding a sign with your name to easily identify them. From there, embark on a delightful stroll through charming Heraklion.
- Walking Tour: Begin by exploring the historic Venetian Loggia and the magnificent Cathedral of Agios Minas, or the Church of Agios Titos. Continue your journey to the imposing Koules, the Venetian Castle of Heraklion, a massive fortress guarding the port entrance.
- Culinary experience: Next, we'll make a stop at 'Zimoto,' where you'll have the opportunity to savor local delights such as Sfakiani Pita, Bougatsa, and refreshing herbal tea. As we wander through the old open market, take your time to explore stalls brimming with local cheese, coffee, meat, honey, and more.
- Grand finale: Our tour concludes at one of Heraklion's finest shops, where you'll be treated to a curated selection of exquisite local products, complemented by fine wine and traditional raki. It's the perfect way to wrap up your immersive exploration of Heraklion's sights and flavors
Highlights
- Open-air market,
- Venetian Loggia,
- Cathedral of St. Minas,
- Venetian Castle of Heraklion ''Koules,
- Olive Oil and Cheese Tastin
- Bougatsa and Greek Coffee
- Traditional Tavern Experience
- Authentic flavors that define Cretan cuisine
Inclusions
- Meeting point front of Archaeological Museum
- Olive Oil and Cheese Tastin at open Market
- Raki a local drink and local wine
- Mpougatsa, Greek Coffee
- Experienced local tour leader
- 1 bottle of water per person
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Round transfers according to your selection
- Gratuities (optional)
Useful Info
- All of our drivers are professional and English-speaking with extensive experience and knowledge of the sites you will be visiting. While they can provide general information about each site, they are not official guides.
- Our local escort will be with you during the tour
- We work in partnership with the Luxury Car Rental Company, www.premiumrentacar.gr to provide a wide selection of brand new cars, including:
- From 1 to 4 persons, we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV or similar
- From 5 to 8 persons, we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito or similar
- From 9 to 17 persons, we provide you Minibus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
- The meeting point is in front of the Archaeological Museum of Crete, but we can arrange transportation from Heraklion Cruise Terminal, Heraklion Airport, or your hotel
- Our tours are Private and customized for you, with the flexibility to add or remove anything from our proposed program. We can accommodate groups from 1 person to 36 or more.
- We can arrange your accommodation a day before and after your tour, as well as private arrival and departure transfers from/to Heraklion airport.
Cancelation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 48 hours prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change within 47 prior the first day of arrival and/or non shows, full cancellation fees applies – the total cost of the program.
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.
