Greece · Walking Tours

Private Walking Food Tour to Explore and Eat in Heraklion

5 Hours Round trip from GR Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Taste authentic gyros, souvlaki, and traditional Cretan pastries
  • 02 Visit Agios Minas church, one of Heraklion’s key religious landmarks
  • 03 Walk through the old city and see Venetian and Ottoman architecture
  • 04 Enjoy Greek coffee and Cretan raki near Bembo Fountain
  • 05 Experience the lively atmosphere around Heraklion’s central market
  • 06 Private walking tour with a local English-speaking guide

Discover Heraklion through its flavours on this private walking food tour that blends local cuisine, city history, and everyday Cretan life. Over five hours, you’ll stroll through the heart of the city, stopping to taste beloved Greek and Cretan favourites while exploring historic streets and landmarks.

Along the way, enjoy authentic gyros, cheese and spinach pies, souvlaki, Greek coffee, and local drinks including raki, beer, or wine. You’ll also visit Agios Minas church, pass Venetian and Ottoman-era architecture, and soak up the lively atmosphere around the central market and Kornarou Square.

Discover Heraklion through its flavours on this private walking food tour that blends local cuisine, city history, and everyday Cretan life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Heraklion
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Our first stop is in the center of Heraklion, opposite of old Venetian Loggia and Town Hall of Heraklion. Here you’ll have the opportunity to taste authentic gyros that you never had before in your life.Second stop is at the main park of Heraklion, Theotokopoulos Park to enjoy some cheese and spinach pies in a Cretan pastry shop.Next we'll visit Agios Minas church. Agios Minas is a historic church and is dedicated to Agios Minas, the patron saint of Heraklion. It is one of the most significant religious landmarks on the island and an important cultural and architectural treasure.Walking through the narrow streets of old city of Heraklion to admire the most historical Venetians and Ottoman buildings. The influence of Venetian rule is evident in the architecture of the city. Venetian-style buildings, fountains, and loggias can be spotted throughout Heraklion.It's time to enjoy Greek souvlaki and a beer or wine, next to the central market of Heraklion with local people. This area is particularly popular with both locals and tourists, creating a lively and energetic vibe. It's a great place for people-watching and socializing.You couldn't end the tour without tasting the real Greek coffee combined with some more Cretan raki next to Bembo Fountain. The Bembo Fountain is located at Kornarou Square, right next to the Ottoman Sebil. This fountain was constructed in 1552 and was the first attempt of the Venetians to supply the city with fresh water.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from GR 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Cheese and Spinach pies
  • Raki Beer or Wine
  • Souvlaki and Gyros
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Liability Insurance
  • Local English Speaking Guide

What's Not Included

Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Let us know if there are any specific sights or experiences you'd like to include, and we'll tailor the tour accordingly.
  • If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
GR
Tour start
GR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in GR.

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