Authentic Soapmaking Experience & Tour in Crete | by Helleo

Recommended by 100% of travellers

Crete, Greece

1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Snacks

Some light local refreshments including local teas and coffee to be offered throughout the workshop
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Helleo Gift
English, Greek Guide

Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Helleo Soap
Leof. Eth. Antistasis 136, Vasilies 715 00, Greece
Our workshop is located at the HELLEO head office and Lab, in Vasilies village, just outside Heraklion (7km), close to the historic Knossos Palace (5km) and the picturesque village of Archanes (5km). You will find our entrance with a wooden fence on the main road on your right hand.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Most travellers can participate
For any allergens on ingredients or scents please let us know
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 17 reviews

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Wonderful experience,...

Nathan_L, Apr 2026

Wonderful experience, very fun business making natural soaps with local Crete ingredients, friendly people, great conversation, inspiring and unique.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We're glad you enjoyed your time here guys! Next time you visit Crete, come say hi!

A Wonka-esque soap extravaganza

Topher_R, Nov 2025

A truly delightful behind the scenes glimpse at the sensory magic involved in artisinal soap making. It was a pleasure to spend the morning with Zakos, equal parts knowledgeable and amicable--an outstanding guide. The infectious enthusiasm of Stelios and Manos further endowed the tour with notes of inspiration. Both their holisitc take on cultivation/production and its realisation in the Cretan wilds left a mark even their excellent soaps are unlikely to suceed in removing!

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thanks Chris for visiting our lab. It was a pleasure meeting you and really glad you enjoyed your time here and found our philosophy inspirational!

A very personalised soap-making experience in a family friendly environment with step by step processes

Nazir_A, Nov 2025

A very personalised process led by two very welcoming and friendly owners of this amazing company. We’ve managed to create a new product that they liked and will continue producing for commercial purposes

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you Nazir for participating in this private workshop. It was a lot of fun for all of us! And congrats for the batch you chose to make. For an amateur you did a great job! Can't wait to send it to you when ready and use it with your family!

A fun little tour

Sarah, Oct 2025

The guys at Helleo were so welcoming and passionate with introducing us to their world of natural, handmade soaps. It was very cool to experience the process whilst having a go at creating a small batch, playing around with different high quality, locally grown plant ingredients. The location as well is also quite close to Knossos so tying the two activities together is highly recommended. After as well, they were even so lovely to assist me with recommendations for the rest of my trip in Greece! It was so greatly appreciated, thank you again!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you Sarah so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour in Helleo and found the tips for your trip helpful. It was a pleasure having you with us!

Naturally Friendly

Alex_A, Oct 2025

Really insightful experience learning about the natural ingredients that make up these wonderful soaps. The team were really friendly and generous. Overall a really worth while visit

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you Alex for choosing our toor and glad you find it interesting!

These guys rock! I got...

Ilias_S, Oct 2025

These guys rock! I got curious and stopped by their lab after hearing about them, and honestly didn’t expect what I saw. Even though soap sounds kinda old-school, helleo lab is one of the freshest places I’ve ever been. Not just the space (which looks awesome btw), but mostly because of Stelios, Zachos & Manos — super chill, friendly guys, always up for a chat and some laughs. Really enjoyed my time there, the tour was fun and interesting, and I’ll definitely swing by again just to say hi and get some good vibes!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Ilia our lab is always open for you to pass by and say hi! Glad you had a great time here!

wonderful tour and products!

Clarissa_H, Oct 2025

This is a great experience for anyone who loves local products, plants, and natural soaps! Manos, Stelios and Zachos are enthusiastic and very knowledgeable in their craft - it was so interesting to see how they create high quality soaps using traditional ingredients and methods. It was a perfect opportunity to buy some gifts to bring home! It's only a short drive from Heraklion city and from Knossos, so don't miss it!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

So happy Clarissa you stopped by and loved the experience! We had such a great time sharing our soapmaking world with you — and we’re thrilled you got to take a bit of Crete home with those gifts. Thanks for the kind words and for spreading the love for local, natural products!

A Hidden Treasure in Crete

OLGA_B, Oct 2025

I visited Helleo Lab for a soapmaking tour and i was kind of surprised! Manos, Stelios, and Zachos were incredibly welcoming and they sharing their inspiring philosophy of sustainability. It was really nice hearing their story on how it all started and how they managed to combine farming with soapmaking. Watching them create beautiful natural soaps from their family's olive oil was fascinating. Ι left also with a few freshly made soaps that smell divine! If you’re in Heraklion or plan to visit Knossos Palace which is nearby, i would highly suggest you to visit them!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you Olga so much for your lovely words! We’re really happy you enjoyed your visit and connected with our story and philosophy. Sharing what we do and seeing people appreciate the process behind our soaps means a lot to us. We hope you’re enjoying your fresh soaps. You’re always welcome back whenever you’re in Heraklion!