Experience the best of Heraklion with Withlocals

"We had the absolute pleasure of being guided by Eleni during our stay on the beautiful island of Crete, and I can say without hesitation that she is an exceptional guide in every sense. Eleni combines a wonderfully warm and sympathetic personality with a high level of professionalism. Her academic background in history and archaeology, together with her deep roots on the island, makes her insights both authentic and profoundly enriching. She brings Crete’s past to life in a way that is both engaging and intellectually rewarding. What truly sets her apart is her ability to connect cultures. With a cosmopolitan outlook and fluency in multiple languages, including English, Italian, and Spanish, she communicates effortlessly and adapts naturally to her guests. Her knowledge of the island is outstanding — from Heraklion and the Palace of Knossos to the wider Minoan world and lesser-known sites across Crete. Every excursion felt thoughtfully curated and deeply informative. With Eleni, you are not just visiting Crete — you are truly understanding it. One can place complete trust in her guidance, and it is difficult to imagine a better companion for discovering the island. Highly recommended. "

"Marina was our guide. She was so sweet and knowledgeable. She interacted so well with the whole group. It was fun tasting some specialties of Crete. There was way more food than we could eat! It was well worth the price we paid. We’d choose this again!"

"Alex was great! He was so personable. The food was amazing. We totally enjoyed it. I highly recommend him. We felt like we were with a friend. "

"Alex was an excellent host. Funny and entertaining. The food tastings he chose for us were nothing short of fabulous. We definitely did not walk away hungry."

"We were told to take every opportunity we could to eat on Crete. With that in mind we thought it best to be guided by a local. That brought us to this app to book a tour. Our tour guide was Marina who was very knowledgeable and personable. She and her husband were very thoughtful and accommodating, even communicating between each other via cellphone to help meet the needs of another tour member. The food was excellent and plentiful. Come hungry. "

"We had a great time touring food shops and restaurants with Eftihia and tasting Cretan cuisine. There was a good range of types of food and we enjoyed the variety and meeting the shop owners. Very worthwhile tour. Thank you"

"We had an amazing food tour in Heraklion! Our guide Eftihia was absolutely wonderful – very attentive and caring throughout the entire experience. She went above and beyond our expectations, paying attention to every detail and making sure our wishes were taken into account. Thanks to her, we not only enjoyed delicious food but also felt truly welcomed and looked after. Highly recommended!"

"Eleni was a great hostess for our food tour. She was very knowledgeable about the food and its preparation, taking us to well established and locally supported venues. Her knowledge of the area and the history of Crete were very important in making the experience exceptional. A lovely person with a joyful and charming personality. "

"My partner and I had a wonderful time with Maria. Found places we wouldn't have without her and tasted a few things we wouldn't have tried. Such a lovely woman and such a great city. And the food is amazing"