Heraklion Small Group or Private Food Walking Tour
Indulge in Heraklion's culinary wonders and get your steps in at the same time on this small-group or private walking tour. Discover hidden gems, and Cretan cheese, and feast on delectable local fare. Leave the tourists behind as visit eight local hotspots to savor the true flavors of Heraklion. Embrace your inner cheese connoisseur as you sample unique Cretan cheeses and learn how to select them.
Highlights
- Walk the streets of Heraklion like a local with a small group or solo
- Stop at eight local stores and enjoy several authentic Cretan food
- Sample Cretan cheeses and learn how to choose the best cheese
- Taste Cretan olive oil, bougatsa, Greek coffee, and a glass of local wine
Inclusions
- Taste traditional Greek coffee with a local pastry called bougatsa.
- Enjoy some local Cretan wines and spirit in a family-run shop.
- Get personalized tips for the area's best bars and eateries.
- Experience the city with our passionate, English-speaking local guide.
- Sit down for a local organic meat dish.
- PRIVATE TOUR Exclusive: enjoy the comfort of pick-up and drop-off at your stay.
- Sample olives, rusks, olive oil, local cheese and traditional sweets.
Exclusions
- Additional food and drink
- Tips & gratuities for your guide
- Small group tour option excluded hotel pick up
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How you help the local community by joining this tour: - During this tour, you sample locally-sourced food from Crete’s villages, farmers, and stock-breeders. - On this tour, you meet a local greengrocer, cheesemonger, butcher, and fishmonger, and other family-owned businesses that sell their own Cretan-only products. - By joining this tour, you are supporting a 100-year-old local bakery so it can keep flourishing and serving authentic local delicacies.
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
- In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe and dress codes are similar to those you are used to at home. Please note though that in many churches modest dress is required; no shorts or skimpy tops are permitted.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Cancellation Policy
- A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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