Heraklion city Walking & Tasting tour (Stroll downtown)

Crete, Greece

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

Overview

Get to know Crete’s historic capital without relying on expensive guidebooks or out-of-date blogs. On this compact sightseeing tour, explore the lively Heraklion city center with a guide to lead the way. Walk the city streets and see a range of important sites and inner-city landmarks. Learn about the city’s classical and recent history from your guide, and hear the myths and legends told about Heraklion in ancient times.

Experience the energy of Heraklion at midday on this late-morning tour
Comfortable fit for time-conscious travelers: tour takes approximately two hours
Easy to find: meet your guide in Heraklion’s central Eleftherias Square
Suitable for all ages: discounted entry available for children aged 17 and under

What's Included

Local expert storyteller
Olive oil light tasting experience
Cretan herbs / Tea
Kalitsounia (traditional sweet pies with soft cheese filling)
Snacks
Raki (an alcoholic beverage made of twice-distilled grape pomace)
Raki Meze
Original reseller of service - authorized travel agent
All fees and taxes (VAT 24% etc.)

Lunch

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 Capis Astoria Hotel).

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.11:30 am

Itinerary

Heraklion

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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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based on 9 reviews

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Amazing experience

Ami_M, Jun 2025

We had a wonderful time with Ari! She is knowledgeable, personable, considerate and fun. We learned so much about Crete through the history and the food. I did this trip with my young adult daughters, and we all loved the experience. I would absolutely recommend taking this tour!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Ami, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your daughters had such a great time with Eri. She’s truly passionate about sharing the history and flavors of Crete, and we’re so glad that came through during your tour. It means a lot to know that the experience resonated with all of you. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for more Cretan discoveries! Warm wishes, The Guide Experience Travel Crete Tours & Activities Team

We strolled the city...

Abdulrahman_K, Oct 2023

We strolled the city center with some stops at the historical sites and churches, we had a up of Greek coffee with a delicious piece of cheese pie at a nice cafe overlooking the lion square. Ms.Catherine our guide was great .