HERAKLION CITY - TASTING AND WALKING TOUR

HERAKLION CITY - TASTING AND WALKING TOUR

A Journey Through Flavor, History, and Cretan Tradition

Discover the heart of Heraklion through its food, culture, and historic charm. This small-group walking tour combines culinary delights with an exploration of the city’s Venetian-era architecture and lively streets. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll experience the rich flavors of the Cretan diet while uncovering the traditions that have shaped this vibrant Mediterranean city.

What’s Included

Guided walking tour with an expert local guide
A variety of Cretan tastings, including:

Traditional Greek coffee and pastries
Kalitsounia, cinnamon cookies, raisin pie
Organic olive oil and table olives
Cretan cheeses and yogurt with honey
Dakos, souvlaki, and tzatziki
Cretan wines and raki
Mountain herb tea from a traditional herb shop

Insights into Cretan culinary heritage and Mediterranean lifestyle
All applicable taxes and VAT

Duration

Approximately 2.5 hours (135 minutes)

Participants

Small group – up to 12 participants

Meeting Point

Central Heraklion (exact location provided upon booking)

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen, hat, and water (especially on warm days)

Tour Highlights

Explore Heraklion’s historic center: Walk through narrow streets lined with Venetian fortifications, fountains, and churches
Taste Crete: Savor iconic dishes and local specialties from bakeries, taverns, and markets
Learn through flavor: Understand the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and how it supports longevity and well-being
Cultural immersion: Visit a local herb shop and sip mountain tea, experience the spirit of Cretan hospitality with raki and wine tastings
Live like a local: From kalitsounia to souvlaki, this is a true feast for the senses

Important Notes

This is a shared experience with a fixed start time. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated
The experience runs rain or shine
Dietary restrictions or allergies? Please let us know in advance

Prices

Adult (18+): €135.00
Child (5–17): €95.00
Infant (0–4): Free of charge

Whether you're a foodie, a culture lover, or simply curious, this tour offers an authentic slice of Crete—through its flavors, stories, and streets.

Please check your location before booking!

Crete is divided in four regional units and is approximately 260 km (162 miles) long and 60 km (37 miles) wide. Crete’s four prefectures: from west to east, Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, and Lasithi (Elounda, Agios Nikolaos).

Knossos palace located at the center of the island (Heraklion). We (WeGuide.gr) are located at Heraklion city center.

Distance to Knossos palace from:

Heraklion center, port or airport (code HER) approx. is 5 km (3 miles or 20 min by car)
Chania center, port (Suda port) or airport (code CHQ) approx. is 140 km (87 miles or 2,5 hours by car)
Rethymnon center or port approx. is 85 km (53 miles or 1,5 hours by car)
Lasithi (Elounda, Agios Nikolaos) center or port approx. is 75 km (47 miles or 1,5 hours by car)

Our operator will be holding a sign with a
“WeGuide.gr – Meeting Point” logo

✔️ Main Entrance to the Palace of Knossos, in front of the Ticket Office (Skip-the-Line Entry). Meet and greet, our check-in operator, next to the entrance of the archaeological site, by the ticket booth. Your guide will be holding a logo sign with the “Meeting Point - WeGuide.gr " logo.
✔️ Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the activity starts.
✔️ Tours start at fixed times with a strict no-exceptions policy. Participants must arrive on time to avoid disruptions.
✔️ Please check your location before booking!
✔️ We kindly remind you that the tour you have booked is a shared experience with other travelers. The starting times for all tours are strictly adhered to, and there is a no-exceptions policy. Please ensure timely arrival to avoid any disruptions to your tour.
✔️ Tickets are valid for the selected time slot. Arriving outside this window result in denied entry, necessitating the purchase of a new entry ticket.