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Heraklion Historic & Culinary Experience | Private Tour

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Heraklion Historic & Culinary Experience | Private Tour

About this activity

This tour combines the historic section of Heraklion town with a culinary experience.

You will visit the most important historic monuments of the town on a walking tour, while during your exploration, you will try the most renowned town delicacies such as the famous “Bougatsa” pastry, local “Loukoumades” donuts with honey, the traditional Greek coffee and herbal tea.

Your tour will continue with the visit of Heraklion Open - Air Market, where you will have the chance to taste Cretan products such as the extra virgin Olive Oil of Crete, thyme Honey, and local Cheese. You will find out all about the natural treasures of Crete while interacting with local producers.

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Greek, English
Operated by
Elissos Travelling Philosophy

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Snacks: Local Pastries and Sweets, Local Products in the Market.
  • Included: Tea and coffee: Greek Coffee or Herbal Mountain Tea.
  • Included: Highly Experienced Licensed Tourist Guide

Not included

  • Not included: The entrance tickets to Heraklion Venetian Fortress (Koules)

Itinerary

You will explore the Venetian Fortress of Heraklion. You will visit the Venetian Dockyards or "Neoria". You will walk along the most important historic Street of the town visiting important Venetian and Ottoman Monuments such as Agios Titos Church, the Venetian Loggia, the Basilica of St Mark and the renowned Morosini or Lions Fountain. During your town exploration, you will try the most renowned local delicacies of Heraklion such as the famous “Bougatsa” pastry, local “Loukoumades” donuts with honey, traditional Greek coffee and herbal tea. Your town tour will sum up with Heraklion Open Air Market Street where you will enjoy its various colors, smells and sounds. You will find out all about the local products of Crete and taste local products, such as the famous Cretan extra virgin olive oil, fresh cheese from the Market and thyme honey, while interacting with local producers.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Castello del Molo (Koules)

  3. Venetian Shipyards

  4. Agios Titos Church

  5. Stop 5

  6. 25th of August Street

  7. Morosini Fountain

  8. Heraklion Central Market

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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

  • 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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