Highlights
- Savor the bright flavors of Cretan food with an immersive food-tasting
- Explore the heart of Heraklion city while learning about its unique history
- Visit the Pastry Museum, 32 exhibits are unique in the world!
- Visit, along with your expert Tour Guide, Heraklion’s major monuments, the Venetian port, part of the Venetian walls, Liberty Square, Central Market, St. Menas Cathedra, Morosini Fountain, St. Marks Basilica, Archiepiscopal Church of St. Titos
- Admire the old port of Heraklion and walk of 25th August street
Description
This walking tasting and food tour is the fantastic array of dining that Heraklion has to offer.
Meet our local escort in front of the archaeological museum who will have the name of Porto Planet on a sign to identify him and wander charming Heraklion, starting with iconic sights such as the open-air market find a lot of food and local products.
In this food, tour explore also, the historic Venetian Loggia and the majestic Cathedral of Agios Minas or the Church of Agios Titos, The Venetian Castle of Heraklion ”Koules,” the Castle is a massive fortress with two stories that used to guard the entry to the port (entrance fee to the castle 4€ p.p). Visit the unique "Pastry Museum" which includes 232 rare exhibits with 32 of them being unique in the world !! Each of these reveals unique aspects of Cretan heritage.
Then enjoy the culinary journey: Bougatsa with Greek Coffee: Start with the classic Cretan pastry, Bougatsa, paired with rich Greek coffee. Indulge in flaky layers of puff pastry filled with sweet or savory delights.
Tavern Experience: Enjoy a feast of flavors in a traditional mezedopoleio (tavern), where the table overflows with Cretan food and mezes. Enjoy lively food dishes such as Eggplant Salad: A delicious mix of eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Roast goat or mezes Bekri: Slow-roasted goat or pork in red wine sauce, highlighting the richness of Cretan meat dishes. Sausage: Enjoy delicious Cretan sausages, either with vinegar or as delicious meatballs. Raki accompaniments: Complete your meze experience with a taste of raki, the traditional Cretan spirit.
What's Included
- Walking city Tour
- Private tour host
- Taste Local Mezedes,
- Taste Local Sweet
- Visit Sweet Shop & Pastry Mesuem
- Greek Coffee
- Learn about and sample traditional Greek products
Additional Information
- Comfortable shoes
Map
About the provider
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