Heraklion - Walking city tour with food tasting

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This is not just a walking tour—it’s a deep dive into the authentic flavors and vibrant culture of Heraklion. Unlike typical tourist routes, we explore hidden gems and local favorites off the beaten path.

You’ll taste a curated selection of traditional Cretan dishes and drinks, all thoughtfully paired with stories about the city’s rich history and culinary heritage. Our small-group size ensures a personal, relaxed experience where you can connect with the food, the guide, and fellow travelers.

Perfect for food lovers and culture seekers who want to experience Heraklion like a local, this tour blends discovery, taste, and storytelling into one unforgettable adventure.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Taste over of 10 plates

All Fees and Taxes

Unlimited house wine - White or Red

Anything else is not mentioned

What To Expect

Discover the heart of Heraklion on foot while indulging in the best of Cretan cuisine. This relaxed 3-hour small-group tour takes you through the vibrant city center, where you’ll sample traditional dishes, local delicacies, and learn about the rich culture and history from your expert guide. Experience Heraklion like a local on this immersive 3-hour walking tour. Wander the lively streets of the city center, discovering hidden gems, historical landmarks, and bustling markets. Along the way, taste a curated selection of authentic Cretan foods—from savory meze and fresh cheeses to sweet pastries and traditional drinks. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s past and culinary heritage, making each bite more meaningful. This small-group experience ensures personalized attention and a friendly atmosphere, perfect for food lovers and culture enthusiasts alike. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to Crete, this tour offers a delicious glimpse into the flavors and soul of Heraklion.

Sample Menu

main

Food tour

Taste over of 10 plates and discover the Greek and Cretan cuisine

Options

Combo Wine tasting

Food tour & Wine Tasting: With this option you add wine tasting on your tour ( 2 White, 1 Roze, 2 Red )
Duration: 5 hours: With this option you add 2h more on your tour

Walking city tour with food tasting

Duration: 4 hours

Private walking food tasting

Private: With this option only you and your group will be on the tour
Duration: 4 hours

Reviews

4.42

24 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Food / History/ educational tour
John S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Marina was Amazing, our food tour turned into a historic and educational tour of the city. Marina knows so many locals and the history of the area. I highly recommend Marina and her team if you're looking for some good food, education and culture in Crete.
Heraklion food tour
Rachael E,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
So much wonderful food, we got full pretty fast. Stopped at 3 restaurants for food. Too much was ordered at each place. And we got pressured to eat it.
Skip the Food Tour...Try Paraties Instead!
GoPlaces274993,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Marina, our host, was nice BUT I highly recommend just walking around on your own instead!! She brought us to a spot that served pork giro with French Fries poking out the side.....really?? Yes...really! The next stops had acceptable food, but we were s.tuffed into warm rooms, when, with preplanning, we might have been outside. After our "tour" we saw a restaurant called Paraties that listed Cretan Specialties on their menu, and they had an ocean view AND a patio......I'll spend my tour dollars there next visit!!
Sunday visit to Heraklion.
Harriet m,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Marina was a very charming and informative guide. The food choices.were.very representative of Greek food. The eggplant dish was remarkable!!! It was a nice relaxed afternoon with a very good local!
Average at best....
William P,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Knowing that Crete is renowned for its agriculture and food scene, we were very much looking forward to this tour. It was a nice enough day, but the tour & menu selections were limited and unremarkable. We typically enjoy the food tasting experiences as a great way to appreciate the culture and lifestyle of the place we are grateful to be visiting and an opportunity to discover places off the beaten path, loved by locals. In this particular instance, our guide's mother was scheduled for surgery that very day, so our guide was understandably distracted. We wish the family the best. Perhaps had she not been faced with that stressor, our tour would have been better. It wasn't a bad day, but there was nothing special about it.
Great food tour with Marina!
extonpb,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Incredible food! Marina gave us a wonderful food tour in Heraklion! Super delicious and an AMAZING amount of food! She also told us about the history of the area. She was very knowledgeable and fun to be with ! Private tours are better because you can customize them and it’s a more in-depth and personal experience. Highly recommend!
A great and fun way to...
Andrew G,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great and fun way to get a little bit of history of Heraklion/Crete and eat a ton of delicious food. Marina is a fantastic guide if you have her and just a very fun person!
Incredible Food Tour Experience!
Alesia G,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Marina took us to eat the most incredible food! We enjoyed our tour of Heraklion along the way, as well! Highly recommend this tour, as well as other tours they offer!
Definitely a great activity for an afternoon
Lisa H,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a lovely way to learn about the history of the city and enjoy traditional food from family run restaurants. Alex was just brilliant he called me earlier in the morning to see if it was possible to rearrange our date as the tour we had originally booked on was very busy with cruise ship people and he wanted it to be less busy. We had our own private tour and when he found out what our interests were he made some adjustments to show us extra places. I can honestly say that he couldn’t have made it any better. We ended the trip with some extra impromptu drinks with him and Mateo and can’t recommend it enough.
Female Travelers Beware.
Dreamer55528769029,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Be extremely careful if you are a solo woman traveler. The guy in the green shirt will force himself on you and when you bring to the companies attention they say it’s a cultural thing. Btw, he’s also married and doing this to female guests. It’s 100% not a cultural thing, it’s a guy being aggressive and trying to take advantage of women who’ve been drinking.

From €115.00