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Heraklion: Off the beaten path walking tour inc. tastings
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Explore Heraklion's history and cultural influences, visiting famous monuments.
- Sample the best local market products and learn about Crete’s healthy diet.
- Support local stores and vendors who don't benefit from mainstream tourism.
- Discover hidden laneways and old city walls known only to locals.
- Enjoy strong raki and tsikoudia spirits with a mouthwatering meze platter.
Activity location
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Plateia Eleftherias, Iraklio 712 01, Greece | Our guide will be standing next to the statue of a soldier in the middle of Eleftherias Square at 9:00 AM Eleftherias Square is the main square of Heraklion, near the Archaeological Museum and opposite the Astoria Hotel. Our guide will be standing on the square holding a Crete Local Adventures sign.
- Iraklio, Greece
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What's included, what's not
- Taste traditional Greek coffee with “koulouri”, delicious circular bread.
- Enjoy local “mezedes” (local Tapas) and sip raki in a historic neighborhood.
- Indulging one of Crete’s most delectable exports – wine.
- Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
- Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
What you can expect
Heraklion may not captivate you at first sight, but that's exactly why you should join our bites and sights tour. You'll bypass the capital’s concrete buildings and dive into the fascinating soul of our city.
Start your tour in the center of Heraklion with a traditional Greek coffee and “koulouri,” a delicious sesame-encrusted circular bread. Learn about local history as we kick off from Eleftherias (Freedom) Square, exploring the city's evolution from Byzantine, Arab, Venetian, and Turkish occupations, and even pirate incursions.
Next, stroll along the pedestrian street of 25 August, admiring major highlights like St. Titus Cathedral and the Morosini Fountain in the heart of the city. Venture into the hidden backstreets of Heraklion, discussing the city’s history and how it has transformed into the vibrant place it is today.
Take a step back in time with a walk atop Heraklion’s great Venetian wall fortifications, offering some of the best views of the city. See how these impressive walls, the longest in Europe, divide the old city from the new. Visit the tomb and monument of Nikos Kazantzakis, the famous Cretan author, and learn what inspired him to write “Zorba.”
Our final stop exemplifies the essence of Crete: its food and wine. Discover the city's hidden gems while indulging in typical cuisine and one of Crete’s finest exports – wine. Enjoy a meze platter and sip local specialties like raki and tsikoudia, the island’s famous and potent distilled spirits. Opa!
Local Impact — How You Help the Community
Visit local market vendors and 100% family-owned businesses selling Cretan-only products.
Sample locally-sourced food from Crete’s villages, farmers, and stock-breeders.
Support local stores and vendors who typically don't benefit from mainstream tourism.
Join us for an unforgettable experience that will reveal the true heart of Heraklion!
Location
Activity location
- Heraklion
- Heraklion, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Plateia Eleftherias, Iraklio 712 01, Greece | Our guide will be standing next to the statue of a soldier in the middle of Eleftherias Square at 9:00 AM Eleftherias Square is the main square of Heraklion, near the Archaeological Museum and opposite the Astoria Hotel. Our guide will be standing on the square holding a Crete Local Adventures sign.
- Iraklio, Greece