Enjoying local wine and savoring Cretan dishes!

Heraklion for Foodies Tour: Private Culinary Experience

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Get introduced to the produce of the Cretan land and the world-acclaimed Cretan cuisine, and taste for yourself a medley of traditional flavors on our Heraklion food tour! Stroll the magical streets of the city of Heraklion and discover offbeat local eateries while being enchanted by the unmatched ambiance of Crete! Taste puffy Cretan pastries, local varieties of cheese, traditional Cretan dishes, and luscious desserts, and get an authentic Cretan experience, just like a local!

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Private Tour

FromSGD S$390.27Per Person

What's included in Heraklion for Foodies Tour: Private Culinary Experience

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Itinerary

Your fascinating culinary adventure will begin with a visit to Heraklion's open market. Meet your licensed guide and let them walk you through the buoyant city of Heraklion city until you reach a traditional pastry shop for a taste of the renowned 'bougatsa.' The Old Market of the city will be your next stop, where you will indulge in a delectable cheese tasting. Revel in a selection of different kinds of Cretan cheese, and learn about the cheese tradition in Crete! Next, we will take you to a small honey shop to learn about the art of beekeeping and taste two different kinds of local aromatic honey. You will also come upon unique traditional bakeries; time to indulge in delicious Cretan tidbits! Learn about the different Cretan herbs and enjoy a cup of delicious tea in a local herb shop. Beware of leaving room for dessert, as afterward, you will taste the traditional dessert of 'loukoumades,' a doughnut-like delicacy drenched in honey or chocolate!

Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion

End your food-filled day in a cute restaurant by the Venetian Harbour of Heraklion, the best spot to catch the magnificent Cretan sunset. Watch the Aegean sea meet the sky in an explosion of colors, and enjoy local, homemade dishes such as 'Dakos', 'Dolmadakia' and fresh seafood! The traditional dessert and raki that will follow after your meal will be the perfect end to a perfect day!

Inclusions

  • All taxes and VAT
  • Services of a licensed guide
  • We CAN provide food substitutions for vegetarians
  • All food and drink tastings (more than enough for lunch)
  • A 4-hour private food tour in Heraklion
  • Private transportation
  • Any additional orders or purchases
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Adjustable to any food requirements you may have

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Minimum drinking age is 18 years

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