Why choose this tour? Because we don't just show you Heraklion; we let you taste its soul!
In a city of tourist traps, our Authentic Food & History Tour stands out by combining monumental landmarks with "hidden" culinary gems.
A Complete Feast: Go beyond snacks! Enjoy Handmade Bougatsa at Lions Square, world-famous Gyros at Hovoli, and a sit-down Farm-to-Table feast at the prestigious Arismari & Varsamo.
The Local Secret: Explore the 1866 Central Market as a local. Taste aged Graviera cheese, mountain herbs, and premium olive oil.
Culture & Views: Balance your appetite with history at St. Minas Cathedral, St. Titus Church, and the majestic Venetian Walls for 360-degree Aegean views.
Int...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Taste the Greek & Cretan Cuisine - Over of 10 deferent plates
Bottled water
Unlimited house wine - White or red
Meeting Points
Departure
Agios Minas (Saint Minas)
We meet at the large square in front of the Cathedral of St. Minas, the city's most iconic landmark. Your guide will be standing near the main entrance of the church
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Start your journey at the majestic patron saint's cathedral. Hear the legends of the 19th-century architecture and the 'miraculous' unexploded bomb before we dive into the city's flavors
10 minutes
2
Phyllosophies
Taste the legendary Cretan Bougatsa. Watch the master bakers toss the handmade dough in the air and enjoy your pastry with a view of the 400-year-old Venetian Lion Fountain
15 minutes
3
Herakleion Central Market
Walk through the aromatic alleys of the 1866 Market. We stop for a private cheese-tasting session of aged Graviera and learn about the healing herbs of the Cretan mountains.
15 minutes
4
Georgiadis Park
ake a relaxing stroll through the city's largest park. See where the locals gather and learn about the organic farmers' markets and the island's unique flora.
15 minutes
5
Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis
Walk the walls of the longest siege in history and enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree sunset view of the Aegean
15 minutes
6
Hovoli
Time for the king of Greek street food! At Hovoli, enjoy an authentic pita-gyros or souvlaki, made with premium local meats and traditional secrets
30 minutes
7
Church of Agios Titus
Explore one of the most historic churches in the Mediterranean, a site that has been a Cathedral and a Mosque, located on the city’s most elegant pedestrian street
10 minutes
8
Arismari & Varsamo
A sit-down culinary experience! Enjoy authentic Cretan recipes like Dakos, lamb, paired with local wine and a ritual of Raki. Pure Cretan hospitality at its best
1 hour
Heraklion : Walking city tour & Food tasting
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About
Why choose this tour? Because we don't just show you Heraklion; we let you taste its soul!
In a city of tourist traps, our Authentic Food & History Tour stands out by combining monumental landmarks with "hidden" culinary gems.
A Complete Feast: Go beyond snacks! Enjoy Handmade Bougatsa at Lions Square, world-famous Gyros at Hovoli, and a sit-down Farm-to-Table feast at the prestigious Arismari & Varsamo.
The Local Secret: Explore the 1866 Central Market as a local. Taste aged Graviera cheese, mountain herbs, and premium olive oil.
Culture & Views: Balance your appetite with history at St. Minas Cathedral, St. Titus Church, and the majestic Venetian Walls for 360-degree Aegean views.
Int...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Taste the Greek & Cretan Cuisine - Over of 10 deferent plates
Bottled water
Unlimited house wine - White or red
Meeting Points
Departure
Agios Minas (Saint Minas)
We meet at the large square in front of the Cathedral of St. Minas, the city's most iconic landmark. Your guide will be standing near the main entrance of the church
