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    Heraklion City Food & Walking Tour - Pastry Lesson and Pastry Museum Visit

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    Main image for Heraklion City Food & Walking Tour - Pastry Lesson and Pastry Museum Visit <strong>Venetian Castle of Heraklion (Koules)</strong> - The impressive Venetian fortress guarding the entrance to Heraklion's port.<strong>Pastry Museum Artifacts</strong> - Proudly displaying unique artifacts at the Pastry Museum in Heraklion.<strong>Heraklion Open-Air Market</strong> - A lively street market in Heraklion, bustling with local vendors and tourists.<strong>Pastry Museum Exhibit</strong> - One of the unique exhibits at the Pastry Museum in Heraklion.
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    6 hrs
    Difficulty:Easy
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    Small groups:  Up to 14 people
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    Highlights

    • Visit the Palace of Knossos with a private professional host.
    • Explore the historic Venetian Loggia and Cathedral of Agios Minas or Church of Agios Titos.
    • Tour the Venetian Castle of Heraklion "Koules."
    • Enjoy a pastry lesson with a pastry chef at the Pastry Museum.
    • Indulge in Bougatsa with Greek coffee and a variety of Cretan mezes.
    • Learn to make chocolates or cookies and practice drawing with chocolate.

    Description

    The tour begins with a visit to the Palace of Knossos, led by a private professional host. This ancient palace, built 3500 years ago, is a must-see monument in Crete. Following this, the tour explores the historic Venetian Loggia and the majestic Cathedral of Agios Minas or the Church of Agios Titos. The journey continues to the Venetian Castle of Heraklion "Koules," a massive two-story fortress that once guarded the port's entry.

    A culinary adventure awaits, starting with Bougatsa, a classic Cretan pastry, paired with rich Greek coffee. Participants then enjoy a variety of Cretan mezes at a traditional mezedopoleio, savoring dishes such as eggplant salad, roast goat or pork in red wine sauce, and Cretan sausages, all accompanied by raki, the traditional Cretan spirit.

    The tour also includes a visit to the unique "Pastry Museum," which features 232 rare exhibits, 32 of which are unique worldwide, revealing aspects of Cretan heritage. In the specially designed Pastry Kitchen, participants will engage in a private pastry lesson with a pastry chef, learning about chocolate and its history, making filled chocolates or cookies, and practicing drawing with chocolate.

    Transportation for the tour is provided in a non-shared air-conditioned sprinter to the Blue Palace Elounda.

    Price list

    • 1-2 Participants140 Euros Per Participant

    • 3 Participants120 Euros Per Participant

    • 4 Participants90 Euros Per Participant

    • 5 Participants and more80 Euros Per Participant

    Times

    Starts: 10:30 am
    6 hrs
    Ends: 4:30 pm
    Please be at least 15 minutes early.

    Complete your booking

    Your email ticket will contain all the information you need for an easy and smooth experience. You’ll get contact details, meeting point or pick up details with a Google map, our direct line (in case you need it) and much more.
    You’ll be asked later in the booking process if you have any special dietary requirements, such as food allergies.

    Itinerary

    • Meet our professional host in front of the archaeological museum.

    • Visit the Palace of Knossos with a private professional host.

    • Explore the open-air market with local products.

    • Visit the Venetian Loggia and the Cathedral of Agios Minas or Church of Agios Titos.

    • Tour the Venetian Castle of Heraklion "Koules."

    • Enjoy Bougatsa with Greek coffee.

    • Feast on Cretan mezes in a traditional mezedopoleio.

    • Visit the "Pastry Museum" with its rare exhibits.

    • Participate in a pastry lesson and make chocolates or cookies.

    • Transportation to the Blue Palace Elounda.

    • Return to the starting point.

    Gallery

    <strong>Venetian Castle of Heraklion (Koules)</strong> - The impressive Venetian fortress guarding the entrance to Heraklion's port.
    <strong>Venetian Castle of Heraklion (Koules)</strong> - The impressive Venetian fortress guarding the entrance to Heraklion's port.
    <strong>Pastry Museum Artifacts</strong> - Proudly displaying unique artifacts at the Pastry Museum in Heraklion.
    <strong>Pastry Museum Artifacts</strong> - Proudly displaying unique artifacts at the Pastry Museum in Heraklion.
    <strong>Heraklion Open-Air Market</strong> - A lively street market in Heraklion, bustling with local vendors and tourists.
    <strong>Heraklion Open-Air Market</strong> - A lively street market in Heraklion, bustling with local vendors and tourists.
    <strong>Pastry Museum Exhibit</strong> - One of the unique exhibits at the Pastry Museum in Heraklion.
    <strong>Pastry Museum Exhibit</strong> - One of the unique exhibits at the Pastry Museum in Heraklion.
    <strong>Pastry Making Workshop</strong> - Participants engaging in a hands-on pastry making workshop at the Pastry Museum.
    <strong>Pastry Making Workshop</strong> - Participants engaging in a hands-on pastry making workshop at the Pastry Museum.
    <strong>Traditional Bougatsa</strong> - Enjoying a delicious serving of traditional Cretan Bougatsa.
    <strong>Traditional Bougatsa</strong> - Enjoying a delicious serving of traditional Cretan Bougatsa.
    <strong>Freshly Made Bougatsa</strong> - Freshly baked Bougatsa, ready to be enjoyed.
    <strong>Freshly Made Bougatsa</strong> - Freshly baked Bougatsa, ready to be enjoyed.
    <strong>Pastry Museum Exhibit</strong> - A detailed model of an ancient Cretan structure, one of the many unique exhibits at the Pastry Museum.
    <strong>Pastry Museum Exhibit</strong> - A detailed model of an ancient Cretan structure, one of the many unique exhibits at the Pastry Museum.
    <strong>Tour Group at Heraklion Port</strong> - Happy travelers ready to embark on the Heraklion City & Pastry Museum Food and Walking Tour.
    <strong>Tour Group at Heraklion Port</strong> - Happy travelers ready to embark on the Heraklion City & Pastry Museum Food and Walking Tour.
    <strong>Cretan Meze Feast</strong> - A spread of traditional Cretan meze, featuring local delicacies and flavors.
    <strong>Cretan Meze Feast</strong> - A spread of traditional Cretan meze, featuring local delicacies and flavors.
    <strong>Traditional Greek Café</strong> - A charming Greek café in Heraklion, perfect for enjoying a cup of Greek coffee and bougatsa.
    <strong>Traditional Greek Café</strong> - A charming Greek café in Heraklion, perfect for enjoying a cup of Greek coffee and bougatsa.
    <strong>Heraklion Port View</strong> - A stunning view of Heraklion port with boats docked and the Koules fortress in the distance.
    <strong>Heraklion Port View</strong> - A stunning view of Heraklion port with boats docked and the Koules fortress in the distance.
    <strong>Heraklion Port and Koules Fortress</strong> - A scenic view of the Heraklion port with the Koules fortress in the background.
    <strong>Heraklion Port and Koules Fortress</strong> - A scenic view of the Heraklion port with the Koules fortress in the background.
    <strong>Heraklion City Streets</strong> - A lively street in the heart of Heraklion, bustling with locals and tourists alike.
    <strong>Heraklion City Streets</strong> - A lively street in the heart of Heraklion, bustling with locals and tourists alike.
    <strong>Heraklion Open-Air Market</strong> - A bustling open-air market in Heraklion filled with local vendors and products.
    <strong>Heraklion Open-Air Market</strong> - A bustling open-air market in Heraklion filled with local vendors and products.
    <strong>Venetian Loggia</strong> - The historic Venetian Loggia, a prime example of Venetian architecture in Heraklion.
    <strong>Venetian Loggia</strong> - The historic Venetian Loggia, a prime example of Venetian architecture in Heraklion.
    <strong>Overlooking Elounda</strong> - Tour participants enjoying a panoramic view of Elounda.
    <strong>Overlooking Elounda</strong> - Tour participants enjoying a panoramic view of Elounda.

    Includes & excludes

    All entrance fees to the Castle of Koules
    All taxes and insurance
    Private pastry lesson with a pastry chef in the Pastry Kitchen
    Personal expenses
    Additional food and drinks not specified
    Transfer from/to the starting location

    Location

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    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    Xanthoudidi and Xatzidaki 1, Heraklion, Crete, 712 02,
    Greece

    Please bring with you

    Comfortable clothing
    Camera to capture beautiful moments

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