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Heraklion Cultural Tasting Walking Tour - Cretan Delicacies

Crete, Greece
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Indulge your love of Cretan food with this walking tour in Heraklion. After meeting up with a guide at Liberty Square, learn about Crete’s culinary history and enjoy tastings of kalitsounia (sweet pies with soft cheese filling), raisin pies, traditional mountain tea, goat cheese, olive oil, and souvlaki with tzatziki. Afterwards, savor a surprise dessert that’s also included in the tour price.
  • Experience Crete’s culinary delights on a guided excursion in Heraklion
  • Learn about local food culture and history from a knowledgeable guide
  • Enjoy tastings of local foods including kalitsounia, olive oil, and other treats
  • Get some exercise and explore Heraklion while tasting delicious food

What's Included

  • Drink a traditional Greek coffee
  • Enjoy the best Local Delicacies
  • Taste the best Cretan Traditional Products
  • Learn about Greek Culinary History
  • Visit the most fragrant spice street in Heraklion
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Extra food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Capsis Astoria Heraklion
    Plateia Eleftherias, Iraklio 712 02, Greece

    Meeting point: Eleftherias Square ( or Liberty Square; is the main square of Heraklion, in front of the Capsis Astoria Hotel).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:30 am

Itinerary

1

Heraklion

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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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

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Amazing and tasty!

Georgi_P, May 2024
My guide was full of historic info and info on local cuisine! I had fantastic tastes and a wonderful time!

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you so much !!!

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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