• Private Tour
• Instantly Confirmed
• Carbon Neutral

Want to see the best of Heraklion? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Heraklion!

Destination

Heraklion, Greece

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Ελληνικά, English, Română

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Agios Minas (St. Menas), in front of the main entrance - Heraklion to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Puntos destacados de la ciudad

   Vea desde la Plaza de los Leones, el Puerto veneciano de Heraklion, la Fortaleza de Koules y otros puntos de referencia y visitas obligadas de la ciudad. Su anfitrión local lo llevará a los lugares principales de la ciudad para que pueda obtener una visión general perfecta de lo que hace que Heraklion sea tan único.

4. Gemas ocultas

   En el camino, su anfitrión local le mostrará tesoros escondidos a simple vista que solo los lugareños conocen. Conoce la ciudad desde una perspectiva diferente, la local, y descubre lugares e historias que no muchos turistas experimentan

5. Narración Mágica

   Detrás de cada punto de referencia y cada parada, hay una historia y su anfitrión local está listo para contarlo todo. ¡Prepárate para escuchar historias increíbles, ideas únicas y datos divertidos que solo un local bien informado conocería!

6. Trato especial

   Siga a su anfitrión a uno de sus restaurantes favoritos para tomar un refrigerio o una bebida amada por los lugareños. Tómese un descanso y póngase al día con su nuevo amigo local y obtenga las respuestas a todas sus preguntas sobre viajes

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Talitha🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eftihia)

9 septiembre 2025

We had a great time touring food shops and restaurants with Eftihia and tasting Cretan cuisine. There was a good range of types of food and we enjoyed the variety and meeting the shop owners. Very worthwhile tour. Thank youGreat range of food shops and restaurants

Nina

(About local Alex)

5 septiembre 2025

Alex ist sehr bemüht und probiert von Anfang an eine Verbindung herzustellen (erfolgreich), erklärt nicht nur das Essen sondern auch den Hintergrund zu jeder Speise. Von Vorspeise bis Finale ein unglaubliches Erlebnis dass einen tollen gemütlichen Ausklang. Aufjedenfall zu Empfehlen! Ein Tag wie man ihn selten hat :)

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alex)

5 septiembre 2025

Alex was great! He was so personable. The food was amazing. We totally enjoyed it. I highly recommend him. We felt like we were with a friend. Best tour!!

Miriam

(About local Eftihia)

21 agosto 2025

We had an amazing food tour in Heraklion! Our guide Eftihia was absolutely wonderful – very attentive and caring throughout the entire experience. She went above and beyond our expectations, paying attention to every detail and making sure our wishes were taken into account. Thanks to her, we not only enjoyed delicious food but also felt truly welcomed and looked after. Highly recommended!Amazing Food-Tour Heraklion

Adam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

7 julio 2025

Incredible guide of Knossos, Archeological Museum and Heraklion. VERY knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Great recommendations on restaurants and shops in the area as well. Eleni was Perfect!Fantastic Guide!

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Eleni)

15 mayo 2025

Eleni was a great hostess for our food tour. She was very knowledgeable about the food and its preparation, taking us to well established and locally supported venues. Her knowledge of the area and the history of Crete were very important in making the experience exceptional. A lovely person with a joyful and charming personality. 10

Ken

(About local Kalliopi)

26 noviembre 2024

Kalliopi was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed our tour around the city learning about the history of Crete and Heraklion as well as our food at the end of the tour. Would absolutely recommend!

Jon

(About local Eleni)

28 agosto 2024

Really enjoyed our time exploring the Palace of Knossos. Eleni was very nice and knowledgeable about the ruins. She was also patient and accommodating with our kids who were struggling with the heat. Highly recommend.Informative tour, friendly guide

Nicola Ken🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Eleni)

1 agosto 2024

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

29 mayo 2024

My whole family ages 24-65 enjoyed Eleni’s tour of Knosos and the Archeological Museum of Crete. She knows her history - not only of the ancients of Crete, but of other civilizations across the timeline. She is a good storyteller though and kept us all engaged and interested. Excellent and engaging guide!!

Tamara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleni)

23 mayo 2024

We were so happy to find Withlocals on our visit to Heraklion for a guided tour of Knossos with Eleni. She was communicative about arrangements that made everything smooth and her historical knowledge was amazing. She had a good itinerary, kept a good pace, adeptly answered our questions and we learned so much. I could not imagine visiting Knossos without a guide, but feel doubly grateful to have been led on our visit by Eleni! Knossos + Eleni = Awesome!

Karin

(About local Kalliopi)

30 abril 2024

Wir hatten eine zweistündige Stadtführung in Heraklion gebucht. Kalliopi war sehr nett und hilfsbereit und hat uns mit guten Tipps für unseren weiteren Aufenthalt auf Kreta versorgt. Allerdings war die „Stadtführung“ nach ca. 1 Stunde beendet, vermutlich weil Heraklion nicht mehr hergibt. Fazit: das hat sich nicht gelohnt.Stadtführung Heraklion

Corina🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Alex)

20 abril 2024

1

My partner and I had a wonderful time with Maria. Found places we wouldn't have without her and tasted a few things we wouldn't have tried. Such a lovely woman and such a great city. And the food is amazingHeraklion food tour with Maria - 10!

Shelley

(About local Kalliopi)

17 abril 2024

It was a pleasure touring with Kaliopi. She was full of information about the history of Heraklion. She was very passionate about the history and wr learned a lot. The food was delicious. Thank you for spending the afternoon with us.