Heraklion Historic & Culinary Experience | Private Tour
Overview
This tour combines the historic section of Heraklion town with a culinary experience.
You will visit the most important historic monuments of the town on a walking tour, while during your exploration, you will try the most renowned town delicacies such as the famous “Bougatsa” pastry, local “Loukoumades” donuts with honey, the traditional Greek coffee and herbal tea.
Your tour will continue with the visit of Heraklion Open - Air Market, where you will have the chance to taste Cretan products such as the extra virgin Olive Oil of Crete, thyme Honey, and local Cheese. You will find out all about the natural treasures of Crete while interacting with local producers.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Greek Coffee or Herbal Mountain Tea.
- Snacks Local Pastries and Sweets, Local Products in the Market.
- Highly Experienced Licensed Tourist Guide
- The entrance tickets to Heraklion Venetian Fortress (Koules)
Meeting Location
Heraklion 712 02
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You will explore the Venetian Fortress of Heraklion. You will visit the Venetian Dockyards or "Neoria". You will walk along the most important historic Street of the town visiting important Venetian and Ottoman Monuments such as Agios Titos Church, the Venetian Loggia, the Basilica of St Mark and the renowned Morosini or Lions Fountain.
During your town exploration, you will try the most renowned local delicacies of Heraklion such as the famous “Bougatsa” pastry, local “Loukoumades” donuts with honey, traditional Greek coffee and herbal tea. Your town tour will sum up with Heraklion Open Air Market Street where you will enjoy its various colors, smells and sounds. You will find out all about the local products of Crete and taste local products, such as the famous Cretan extra virgin olive oil, fresh cheese from the Market and thyme honey, while interacting with local producers.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Greek Coffee or Herbal Mountain Tea.
- Snacks. Local Pastries and Sweets, Local Products in the Market.
- Highly Experienced Licensed Tourist Guide.
- The entrance tickets to Heraklion Venetian Fortress (Koules).
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Heraklion Historic & Culinary Experience | Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Heraklion Historic & Culinary Experience | Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeGreek Coffee or Herbal Mountain Tea.
- SnacksLocal Pastries and Sweets, Local Products in the Market.
- Highly Experienced Licensed Tourist Guide
- The entrance tickets to Heraklion Venetian Fortress (Koules)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
