Heraklion - Walking City Tour with Food Tasting
Overview
This is not just a walking tour—it’s a deep dive into the authentic flavors and vibrant culture of Heraklion. Unlike typical tourist routes, we explore hidden gems and local favorites off the beaten path.
You’ll taste a curated selection of traditional Cretan dishes and drinks, all thoughtfully paired with stories about the city’s rich history and culinary heritage. Our small-group size ensures a personal, relaxed experience where you can connect with the food, the guide, and fellow travelers.
Perfect for food lovers and culture seekers who want to experience Heraklion like a local, this tour blends discovery, taste, and storytelling into one unforgettable adventure.
What's Included
- Lunch Taste over of 10 plates
- Alcoholic beverages Unlimited house wine - White or Red
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Anything else is not mentioned
Meeting Location
Agiou Mina 25
Iraklio 712 01, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover the heart of Heraklion on foot while indulging in the best of Cretan cuisine. This relaxed 3-hour small-group tour takes you through the vibrant city center, where you’ll sample traditional dishes, local delicacies, and learn about the rich culture and history from your expert guide.
Experience Heraklion like a local on this immersive 3-hour walking tour. Wander the lively streets of the city center, discovering hidden gems, historical landmarks, and bustling markets. Along the way, taste a curated selection of authentic Cretan foods—from savory meze and fresh cheeses to sweet pastries and traditional drinks.
Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s past and culinary heritage, making each bite more meaningful. This small-group experience ensures personalized attention and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for food lovers and culture enthusiasts alike.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to Crete, this tour offers a delicious glimpse into the flavors and soul of Heraklion.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-337543P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EEST).
- Lunch. Taste over of 10 plates.
- Alcoholic beverages. Unlimited house wine - White or Red.
- Bottled water.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Anything else is not mentioned.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Heraklion - Walking City Tour with Food Tasting is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Heraklion – Walking City Tour with Food Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchTaste over of 10 plates
- Alcoholic beveragesUnlimited house wine - White or Red
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Anything else is not mentioned
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Operated by a business
