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The 10 Tastings of Heraklion

  • 3 hours
  • Food Tours
  • Heraklion
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Choose one of 4 locals available

Experience hosted by Eleni, Alex & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Ready to taste the best food in Heraklion? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Heraklion.

Destination
Heraklion, Greece
Category
Food Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Ελληνικά, English, Italiano, Română, Deutsch
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
  • Vegetarian Options Available
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Can be 100% customized to your food wishes
  • Taste the best of the Greek cuisine
  • Try classic Raki & Dakos at real local hotspots
  • 10 local tastings
  • Stop to see highlights of the city along the way
  • It’s not just food; it’s local culture

What you can expect

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Fall in love with the flavorful Greek cuisine on this delicious food tour in Heraklion! Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you and spread over at least 3 different local spots. From yummy must-tries like Raki to unique dishes typical of the city such as Dakos; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite.

This culinary tour in Heraklion is a cultural journey that takes you further than the food you’ll eat. As you enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory, sweet as well as drinks, you’ll also discover the city and its highlights. Stop to admire the Venetian Walls, Lions Square, and Agios Minas Cathedral and hear about their local relevance from your host as you hop from one food hot spot to the other - what can be better than that?

Want to know what this food tour has in store for you? Your local foodie has you covered! And because sharing is caring, you and your group will get to try bites of famous dishes. Each of the hosts has carefully selected the tastings you’ll enjoy during this food tour. All of them passionate about food and their city, know the best spots to get the most authentic and typical bites. Pick your host according to your interests and you’ll be a part of a unique and flavorful experience catered to your taste buds.

Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know! The foodie locals are ready to take you on the best food tour in Heraklion. All you have to do is check out their profiles and pick your favorite local for a delicious culinary experience. This Heraklion food tour can be 100% personalized to match your diet and allergies.

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 Basilica di San Marco, in front of the main entrance - Heraklion to start your journey

  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. 10 Tastings

    This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!
  4. The Classics

    A food tour in Heraklion would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Raki and Dakos and taste them in their true local flavor!
  5. Locals’ Favorites

    Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Heraklion picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!
  6. Typical Drinks

    With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer
  7. City Highlights

    This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Heraklion. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!
  8. Vegetarian Alternative

    Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!
  9. Special Diet or Allergies?

    If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience
  10. 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

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Ken
(About local )
26 November 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!
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Corina🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
20 April 2024
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!
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Shelley
(About local )
17 April 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.
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Jon
(About local )
28 August 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
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Nicola Ken🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
1 August 2024
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Karen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 May 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!!
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Tamara🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 May 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!
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Karin
(About local )
30 April 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

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