Heraklion City Sights and Bites with Pastry Museum Visit

Immerse yourself in the heart of Heraklion, Crete, on our tour combining the best of both food and the city, where you’ll adventure through historic sites and tantalize your taste buds with traditional Greek cuisine.

Your journey begins at the age-old Venetian Loggia and mesmerizing Cathedral of Agios Minas before making your way to the grandiose Heraklion Castle, known as Koules, a towering fortress symbolizing Venetian power.

Experience the unique Pastry Museum, a treasure trove of 232 rare exhibits, 32 of which are exclusively found here! Indulge your senses with Bougatsa, a local delicacy perfectly paired with robust Greek coffee. This classic Cretan pastry is an ideal start to your gastronomic adventure.

Make your belly happy at a bustling traditional metropole tavern, where an abundance of Cretan mezes await. Relish fresh eggplant salad, made of a heavenly blend of eggplant, ripe tomatoes, pungent garlic, fragrant herbs and silky olive oil. Thrill your palate further with slow-roasted goat or pork in rich red wine sauce, a true testament to the carnivorous side of Cretan cuisine. Round off this feast with Cretan sausages, either tangy with vinegar or transformed into scrumptious meatballs. No meal is complete without a swig of raki, the spirit of Crete, which perfectly accompanies your meze experience.

The tour culminates at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum before ending at the Pastry History Museum, leaving you with a rich sense of Crete’s vibrant history and diverse culinary delights. Covering a total duration of 4 hours, your journey includes stops at popular spots such as Castello del Molo (Koules), the Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion, the bustling Heraklion Central Market, the serene Church of Agios Minas, the unique Pastry History Museum, and the revered Agios Titos Church.

Come join us for an unforgettable exploration of Heraklion, a captivating blend of history and gastronomy, truly the best of both worlds in Crete. Book your spot now and embark on an unforgettable sensory journey.