Heraklion Historic & Culinary Experience | Private Tour

Crete, Greece

4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Home to the Koules Fortress, Venetian dockyards, and both Ottoman and Venetian monuments, Heraklion Old Town makes a rewarding historical journey. Pair insightful sightseeing with delicious local bites on this private guided walking tour, exclusive to your group. You’ll taste filo pastry cheese pies, loukoumades donuts, Greek coffee, herbal tea, and more, and explore the market and meet producers. Please note that fort entrance fees are at your own expense.

Explore Heraklion Old Town, including the Koules Fortress, with a guide
Feast on cheese pies, loukoumades donuts, coffee, and herbal tea
Mingle with local producers as you taste your way around the market
Private tour means ample time to ask all the questions you would like

Sample Menu

Starter

Local Products in the town and Market

You will taste the famous "bougatsa" cheese pie and "loukoumades" donuts with honey. Products from the Market, Greek Coffee and local herbal Tea.

What's Included

Highly Experienced Licensed Tourist Guide
Coffee and/or Tea

Greek Coffee or Herbal Mountain Tea.
Snacks

Local Pastries and Sweets, Local Products in the Market.

The entrance tickets to Heraklion Venetian Fortress (Koules)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Venetian Fortress Rocca a Mare
Heraklion 712 02, Greece
You will meet our guide in front of the Venetian Fortress of "Koule" in Heraklion Venetian Port. She/he will be holding a sign with the tour title and the company name on.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Castello del Molo (Koules)

Venetian Shipyards

Agios Titos Church

Venetian Loggia

25th of August Street

Morosini Fountain (Lion's Fountain)

Heraklion Central Market

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Heraklion tour

Christo_K, Jun 2022

The tour was amazing. Well organized, very informative and knowledgeable. Tells the story of Heraklion and Crete while hitting all of the highlights of the city. The culinary experience was equally wonderful. Would absolutely recommend.