Heraklion Walking Food Tour
Description
Join us on this walking food tour through the heart of Heraklion city. It’s an easy walk around 1,5 miles while we visit the best Heraklion sites , Cathedral of Saint Titus , Lion Square , Liberty square,old Heraklion harbor Saint Minas Cathedral and much more. It’s like taking a sensory voyage, where each step unravels a new layer of culture, history, and flavors. As you move from one culinary stop to the next, you're not just sampling food, but experiencing the essence of the city itself, one delicious dish at a time. This tour is perfect for foodies, families or friends that want to explore the heart of Heraklion and enjoy local dishes at the same time.
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Itinerary
The main square in Heraklion is the Lion Square so making a few photos there is a must.
We must try the most popular bugatsa in Heraklion and that is found in this place.
We will visit the Saint Minas Church which is the Patron Saint of Heraklion city.
We will try the best Kalitsounia in Crete in this place.
Here we will enjoy the famous Greek Gyros .
We will enjoy cretan traditional dinner at a family restaurant .
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Stavros was a personable guide and very knowledgeable about the city of Heraklion. We saw some unique architecture and learned some local, Crete and Greek history. The gyros were fabulous, as was the bougatsa. As if that wasn't enough food , we then sat down to a full meal of fried cheese, bread, salad, potatoes, egg plant in tomato sauce, fried zucchini, chicken and lamb, etc. There was so much food! We had no room left for icecream! Stavros served us a good bottle of wine on the way back to the hotel and gave us a lovely bottle of his of his very own olive oil. We would highly recommend this tour for a great sampling of Cretan food.
Thank you so much Kim for taking the time to write a super great review. We are happy to hear that you all enjoyed the food tour while exploring Herakleion old town. Hopefully we will meet again in the future to create new memories and show you another part of Crete . Thank you very much Explore Real Crete Tours
We had an amazing time with our food guide Stavros. He was very personable and fun. Soooo much awesome food! This is definitely a must do!
Thank you so much Cindy for taking the time to write a lovely review . We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the food tour and hopefully we will meet again for more delicious food and fun time s.
We had the best time on the food tour with Starvos! We instantly became “his people” and had many laughs. The food was all wonderful and plentiful. Not only did we learn about food, we learned of the culture and had a great mini tour of the city center. We definitely recommend spending an evening doing the food tour.
Thank you so much Linda and John fir taking the time to write a great review. It’s really nice to hear that you really enjoyed the food tour and hopefully we will meet again for some more tasting and fun times. Explore Real Crete Tours
I had an excellent time on this tour. There were 2 couples with me and we hit it off great. Stavros was a very entertaining guide and the choices for the food were all very tasty. He took us to 4 different places to try 4 different types of food with plenty to drink. I really enjoyed how proud Stavros was to be a Certian. He was engaging and very pleasant.
Thank you so much Anna for taking the time to write a lovely review. Glad to hear that you really enjoyed it and who knows maybe we will meet again here in Crete for more adventures and more food tastings. Explore Real Crete Tours
Stavros was amazing. His knowledge of Crete was vast and the food that we had on the tour was wonderful - the lamb at the end was exceptional 😁 Highly recommend the tour and thanks again!
Thank you so much Tom for taking the time to write a great review. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the food tour and hopefully we will meet again in the future for more tasting and exploring. Kind regards Explore Real Crete Tours .
Did the Tour solo due to my wife having twisted an ankle and unable to walk. The Guide Stavros was excellent! His knowledge being a life long resident of the Food and History were very impressive. He was also very personable and fun. Food in all five stops were excellent and quite filling. If in Heraklion and want to spend time on Fine Food, Wine and History this is your spot. Enjoy
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review, we really appreciate your time and effort and hopefully we will meet again for more tastings and more fun times. Thank you very much.
Ed(ucation) is one in a million! We cannot thank him enough for a truly authentic Cretan experience. He really did make our day special. You will not find another trip like it! Definitely recommend booking this superb day out. Great fun, great company, great experience and a great way to see the Island. Thank you Edi x
Thank you so much Sara for your super great review. We are glad to hear that you really enjoyed the tour and hopefully we will meet again here in Crete for more exploring and new experiences. Thank you Explore Real Crete Tours
This was the best food tour we have ever been on. Our guide (Stavros) mixed history, culture, architecture, and food into one tour. Stavros took us to local places we could never have found. Being a local, he has an exceptional grasp of the detailed history and culture. Plus, he was incredibly entertaining and demonstrated the hospitality the Greeks are known for. My wife and I (from Philadelphia) highly, highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much Thomas for taking the time to write this great review. We are super happy to hear that you had a great experience with us and hopefully our roads will cross again so we can explore Crete together and enjoy good food. Thank you Explore Real Crete Tours
Amazing tour and driver Mik was the best! We opted for a private customized tour and he picked us and dropped us by the ship! Very reasonably priced for 6 hour tour! Highly recommended 👌
Thank you so much for your great review. Really appreciate your time and glad to read that you really enjoyed the tour with us . Hope to meet again here in Crete for more exploring . Kind regards Explore Real Crete Tours
This wonderful and unique tour was everything you could ask for. It had everything from learning a bit of history, enjoying local wines, and AMAZING food. Stavros is an excellent host and guide; he makes the tour very personable and customizable to his guests. Highly recommended if you want to explore Heraklion and experience true Cretan food!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review, glad to read that you really enjoyed the tour and hopefully we will meet again for more exploring and adventures. Thank you Explore Real Crete Stavros
