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Grilled meat and vegetables on a plate. 1
A plate of mixed greens salad with nuts and cheese, accompanied by a glass of red wine. 2
Two breaded and fried items on a plate with a dark sauce. 3
A bowl of pasta with ham and vegetables, a glass of red wine, and a table setting. 4
A bowl of pasta with a lamb shank on top. 5
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 266 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • The Authentic UNESCO experience
    Foodie paradise! An eclectic gastronomic experience.
    To this day, s food continues to evolve as it borrows and lends elements from high gastronomy, becoming the true reflection of our modern culture. Souvlaki is our traditional national street food, but a new stream of eateries are disrupting with innovation, creativity, inspiration and the best of global influences!
    You’ll be surprised by the variety currently available on the corners of Heraklion.A very unique tour. Prepare yourself for the ultimate gastronomic experience! We will visit the most upscale eateries, where everything we try is fresh, tasty and made with the best ingredients. Exquisite Quality & Flavors. When we say the BEST bites of each kind, we MEAN IT!

Activity location

  • Bembo Fountain
    • Plateia Kornarou
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Olympic Heraklion
    • 43 Platia Kornarou
    • 712 01, Iraklio, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Short & Sweet

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Walk to the center of heraklion tasting Seet and Salty Cretan Pies & snacks. ( NO MEALS)
Brunch: Sweet and salty tasting
Cretan pies , Traditional sweets
Secret tasty Cretan snacks

Starting point:
Hotel Olympic Heraklion, Pl. Kornarou 43, Iraklio 712 01, Greece

Language options: English
Price details
RM 266.10 x 1 AdultRM 266.10
Total
Price is RM 266.10

PRIVATE FOODIE TOUR

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 458.79 x 1 AdultRM 458.79
Total
Price is RM 458.79

Family style mezes- tapas

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Family style meze tapas : Kalitsounia,xerotigana eftazymo, loukoumades, weedpi
Zigouri
bougatsa cream or meat
Fresh fish cone or gyros souvlaki
Tapas

Language options: English
Starting time: 18:00
Price details
RM 637.72 x 1 AdultRM 637.72
Total
Price is RM 637.72

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local white and red wines as well as Raki
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    English Speaking Guide
  • Inclusions
    Slow cooked lamb OFTO traditional cretan dish or Fava yellow beens with octapus and Cretan fondue
  • Inclusions
    Cretan pastries traditional from the oldest bakery of the town Cretan tapas (small dishes) with slow cooked goat meat or snails and ctmretan cheese old spicy matured and yami
  • Inclusions
    The Local VYZANTIAN PIE With pastourmas or cream
  • Inclusions
    Greek coffee freshly slow cooked
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities
  • Exclusions
    Private transportation

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Bembo Fountain

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Meeting with our guide and starting your mouth-watering cretan streetbfood exploration. 1st through the market we taste pies and pastries from the oldest bakery in the city whole we admire the Romans fountain beside the Sultans wife monument. Walking to this street with aromas from fresh baked and cured coffee nuts and spices we take a bite on Heraklions oldest tapas shop and taste with some ouzo The Cretans delicious mezws-tapas small dishes full of taste Variety is the name.

The Sebil of Kornarou Square

  • 30m
Caffe greek slowly cooked with the old traditional way. All secrets of Greek coffee in compination of cretan pastries and yami pies.

Heraklion

  • 1h
Walking between the open market and the vibrand cobblestone streets of the Venetian Heraklion city. Admiring its venetian and Ottomans architecture as well as the cretan culture .

Loggia

  • 40m
The Nostra europa awarded building the nobles meeting point since 14th century. After the tapas we visit the city delicious Bougatsa shop -named after Vyzantion-wraped and filled ( creme-cheese- greens-groundbeef) There we will take a bite of Greeces famous sweet and salty best snack.

Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Venetian Walls capture incrdible views, Seeing Zeus face on Juchtas mount. For meet lovers :There we will have the option to taste the slow cooked famous Ofto of Cretans the survival food qith fresh yoghurt and fresh fries on side. For Vegeterian Lovers : Before our way to the Bohemian part of the city with its Monor Asia mezes and octopuses qith fave yellow beens and the Cretan fondue full of spices and cheese to melt in your mouth. Yamas with some delicious wines and Raki and always with some semolina halva or yoghurt with sauer cherry sweet spoon .

Cathedral of St. Minas

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Walking to history via Metropolitan church and an old monastery we reach the oldest and small narrow streets of the city while admiring the hidden gems unknown to tourist

Heraklion 1866

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The open market walk

Heraklion (Pass by)

Discover the bohemian spirit of Lakkos, one of Heraklion’s most fascinating historic districts. Once known for its vibrant nightlife and multicultural character, Lakkos has evolved into a cultural landmark where traditional architecture, artistic expression, and local history come together, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the city’s past and creative present.

Location

Activity location

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    Bembo Fountain
    • Plateia Kornarou
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Olympic Heraklion
    • 43 Platia Kornarou
    • 712 01, Iraklio, Greece
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    Heraklion Port Passenger Station
    • Leoforos Nearchou
    • 713 07, Iraklio, Greece

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