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CRETAquarium

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Rocca a Mare Fortress

Historical Museum of Crete

Old Venetian Port of Chania

Agios Minas Cathedral

Agios Titos Church

Central Market, Heraklion

Morosini Lions Fountain

Venetian Walls of Heraklion

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SpinalongaAttraction in Lasithi Regional Unit, Greece

Diktaion AndronAttraction in Lasithi Regional Unit, Greece

Dia, CreteAttraction in Heraklion Regional Unit, Greece

Kourtaliotiko GorgeAttraction in Crete, Greece

Lake KournasAttraction in Kournas, Greece

Preveli BeachAttraction in Preveli, Greece

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Heraklion: Food Tastings Walking Tour

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Heraklion: Food Tastings Walking Tour
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Top rated
4.918919 out of 5 stars
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4.918919 out of 5 stars
111 reviews

Experience Heraklion like a local & explore the best the city has to offer. Learn about the culinary culture & wander in local neighborhoods as you eat and sip your way through authentic Heraklion.

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Duration 4 hours
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Jonathan – United States

We really enjoyed this tour. The walking through city aspect of the tour sprinkled with tons and tons of amazing local food was such a great day! Our guide was great at providing history and information about every place we walked through or passed as well as the history of some of the places we stopped to eat at. We tried food that we didn't even know existed or would never have thought to try. Would 100% recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun relaxing half-day tour

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Tracy – United States

What an amazing tour! We visited many local spots with delicious food and learned all about Crete’s history and foodways. We left so happy and absolutely stuffed with deliciousness — we’ll be back to Crete to try more!

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Eleftherias Square

  • Coffee (30 minutes)

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    Local bakery

    Food tasting (30 minutes)

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    Cheese tasting (30 minutes)

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    Food market visit (45 minutes)

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    Agios Minas Cathedral

    Tea (30 minutes)

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    Wine tasting, Tapas (1 hour)

  • Finish at:

    Rocca a Mare Fortress

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience real Cretan food at 8 local-favourite stops away from the tourist crowds
  • Sample unique Cretan cheeses and learn how to become an authentic Cretan cheese-expert by selecting the best ones
  • Sample Heraklion’s bougatsa in a family-owned business that has been running since since 1920s
  • Taste the world famous Cretan olive oil and find out why it is considered one of the best in the world
  • Enjoy a glass of local wine and learn about the local wine making process that dates back to the Bronze Age

Full description

Get an introduction to the best food that Heraklion has to offer by treating your palate to traditional Cretan dishes and exceptional local wines! Go on an unforgettable tasty journey through Heraklion’s local neighbourhoods.

After meeting your local guide, start off with a traditional Greek coffee also known as ellinikós kafés. Learn why Greeks love coffee and see it brewed the traditional way in sand and be taught “cup reading”, a centuries-old tradition that reads your future.

Enjoy Heraklion’s well-known bougatsa in a family-owned business that has mastered its bougatsa technique since 1922. Consisting of semolina custard, cheese, or minced meat filling between layers of phyllo, bougatsa is a must-taste pastry that you shouldn’t miss while being in the city.

Continue to a local market where you’ll meet the local vendors and learn about their products. Sample some of the basic elements of Cretan cuisine such as olives, rusks, and cheese. Become a cheese-tasting expert by receiving local hints and learn how to spot the best local cheeses. Taste the island’s famous olive oil and find out why organic Cretan olive oil is one of the best oils in the world.

Sit down for a local organic meat dish or if you want to show yourself how brave you are, sample a dish that is loved by most Cretans: fried snails.

Move on to your last stop and taste some local Cretan wines in a family-run shop. Keep in mind that winemaking in Crete has a long history that dates back to the Bronze Age. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay.

Includes

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Food and beverage samples (coffee, rusks, olives, cheese, pastries, traditional sweets, local wine/spirit tasting, meats)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Additional food and drink
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Meet next to the statue of a soldier in the middle of Eleftherias Square at 11:00 AM Eleftherias Square is the main square of Heraklion, near the Archaeological Museum, and opposite the Astoria Hotel. Look for someone holding a "Crete Local Adventures" sign.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Child Policy: Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of the national alcohol restrictions. Participants under the age of 18 are provided non-alcoholic beverages
  • Vegetarian options are available, but please specify at the time of booking.
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4.9 /5

based on 111 reviews

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Jonathan – United StatesMay 17, 2025 – Verified booking
We really enjoyed this tour. The walking through city aspect of the tour sprinkled with tons and tons of amazing local food was such a great day! Our guide was great at providing history and information about every place we walked through or passed as well as the history of some of the places we stopped to eat at. We tried food that we didn't even know existed or would never have thought to try. Would 100% recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun relaxing half-day tour
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Tracy – United StatesMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
What an amazing tour! We visited many local spots with delicious food and learned all about Crete’s history and foodways. We left so happy and absolutely stuffed with deliciousness — we’ll be back to Crete to try more!
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Amanda – United KingdomMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
The food was amazing, a bit more of the history on the walk would have also been nice.

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