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Heraklion Cultural Tasting Walking Tour - Cretan Delicacies

Location Crete, Greece, Europe
$147.53
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Overview

The Heraklion Cultural Tasting Walking Tour invites you to savor the rich flavors of Cretan delicacies while exploring the vibrant streets of Heraklion. Your private guide will lead you on a delightful journey through local culture and gastronomy over two hours.

  • 🍞 First stop at a Cretan family bakery, where you’ll enjoy Greek coffee paired with “kalitsounia” (traditional sweet pies with soft cheese), raisin pies, and cinnamon cookies.
  • 🌿 Visit a Traditional Cretan Shop specializing in herbs and spices, featuring a tasting of aromatic Cretan mountain tea.
  • 🫒 Experience a tasting of organic extra virgin olive oil, renowned as some of the best in the world, along with various table olives.
  • 🧀 Indulge in an array of cheeses, including goat-sheep cheese, Gruyere, parmesan, and creamy yogurt drizzled with honey.
  • 🍷 Discover the symbol of Cretan hospitality with a taste of raki, a traditional alcoholic beverage.
  • 📚 Learn about Greek Culinary History and the secrets behind Cretans' longevity and culinary traditions throughout the tour.
  • 🌟 Enjoy the best local delicacies as you stroll through the most fragrant spice street in Heraklion.
  • ☕ Savor a traditional Greek coffee while mingling with locals in this authentic cultural experience.
  • 👶 Wheelchair accessible and pram/stroller friendly, ensuring comfort for all participants.
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to the meeting point.

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Heraklion Cultural Tasting Walking Tour - Cretan Delicacies
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

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

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

  • Heraklion
    Discover with us the secrets of Cretans longevity. Follow our 2 hours Heraklion Tasting and Walking Tour. Let’s feed our body and mind. The Heraklion Tasting Walking tour will let you taste… 1st stop: Cretan family bakery, daily meeting point of Locals. Greek coffee assorted with “kalitsounia” (traditional sweet pies with soft cheese filling), raisin pies and cinnamon cookies. 2nd stop: Herbs & Spices – Traditional Cretan Shop. Tasting of Cretan mountain tea. 3rd stop: Tasting of organic extra virgin olive oil, considered to be the best in the world, and of different varieties of table olives. Cretans occupy one of the highest places in cheese consumption in the world. The taste of goat-sheep cheese is unmatched. Gruyere, parmesan, soft cheese and naturally yogurt with honey. The symbol of Cretan hospitality is raki.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Heraklion Cultural Tasting Walking Tour - Cretan Delicacies

    Location Crete, Greece, Europe
    $147.53
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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