Foodie tour Heraklion

Overview

The Authentic UNESCO experience Foodie paradise! An eclectic gastronomic experience. To this day, s food continues to evolve as it borrows and lends elements from high gastronomy, becoming the true reflection of our modern culture. Souvlaki is our traditional national street food, but a new stream of eateries are disrupting with innovation, creativity, inspiration and the best of global influences! You’ll be surprised by the variety currently available on the corners of Heraklion.A very unique tour. Prepare yourself for the ultimate gastronomic experience! We will visit the most upscale eateries, where everything we try is fresh, tasty and made with the best ingredients. Exquisite Quality & Flavors. When we say the BEST bites of each kind, we MEAN IT!

What's included

• Alcoholic beverages
• Bottled water
• English Speaking Guide
• Lunch
• Snacks
• Brunch
• Tea and coffee
• Gratuities
• Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup available, or meet at the start point

What to expect

1. Meeting with our guide and starting your mouth-watering cretan streetbfood exploration. 1st through the market we taste pies and pastries from the oldest bakery in the city whole we admire the Romans fountain beside the Sultans wife monument. Walking to this street with aromas from fresh baked and cured coffee nuts and spices we take a bite on Heraklions oldest tapas shop and taste with some ouzo The Cretans delicious mezws-tapas small dishes full of taste Variety is the name.

   30 minAdmission included

2. Caffe greek slowly cooked with the old traditional way. All secrets of Greek coffee in compination of cretan pastries and yami pies.

   30 min

3. Walking between the open market and the vibrand cobblestone streets of the Venetian Heraklion city. Admiring its venetian and Ottomans architecture as well as the cretan culture .

   1h

4. The Nostra europa awarded building the nobles meeting point since 14th century. After the tapas we visit the city delicious Bougatsa shop -named after Vyzantion-wraped and filled ( creme-cheese- greens-groundbeef) There we will take a bite of Greeces famous sweet and salty best snack.

   40 min

5. Venetian Walls capture incrdible views, Seeing Zeus face on Juchtas mount. For meet lovers :There we will have the option to taste the slow cooked famous Ofto of Cretans the survival food qith fresh yoghurt and fresh fries on side. For Vegeterian Lovers : Before our way to the Bohemian part of the city with its Monor Asia mezes and octopuses qith fave yellow beens and the Cretan fondue full of spices and cheese to melt in your mouth. Yamas with some delicious wines and Raki and always with some semolina halva or yoghurt with sauer cherry sweet spoon .

   30 minAdmission included

6. Walking to history via Metropolitan church and an old monastery we reach the oldest and small narrow streets of the city while admiring the hidden gems unknown to tourist

   15 minAdmission included

7. The open market walk

   30 minAdmission included

8. Discover the bohemian spirit of Lakkos, one of Heraklion’s most fascinating historic districts. Once known for its vibrant nightlife and multicultural character, Lakkos has evolved into a cultural landmark where traditional architecture, artistic expression, and local history come together, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the city’s past and creative present.

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Good to know

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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