Heraklion E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting: 5 Local Wines

Five Cretan wines, no pedaling effort, one afternoon in the city center.

An e-bike tour of Heraklion combining a guided ride through the city's main squares and churches with a wine tasting of five local Cretan wines (two white, one rosé, two red) paired with food in a wine bar. The tour runs three to four hours with a small group, English-speaking guide, and includes bottled water and wifi. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Lions Square and Morosini Fountain5m · entry included
2. Loggia5m
3. St. Titus Church1h · entry included

Heraklion city tour and wine tasting

• Start from the office and drive to city
• Enjoy Heraklion seaside view
• Visit Lion Square
• Drive next to the waves
• Visit beautiful shops
• Visit city center
• Visit Saint Titos Church
• Visit St Minas Church and local tavern for wine tasting
• Return to meeting point

The experience

You start from the office and ride e-bikes to the waterfront, then through the city center to Lions Square and the Morosini Fountain: the heart of Heraklion. The e-bikes do the work. You steer through the Loggia, past St. Titus Church, and along the seafront without the sweat of a regular bike. The route hits the main landmarks most visitors come for, but from the seat of a bike instead of on foot, which changes how the city feels and how much ground you cover in an afternoon.

After the ride, you head to a wine bar in town for the tasting. Five wines arrive in sequence (two whites, one rosé, two reds) all made from rare local Cretan grapes. Each one comes with food pairing, so you're not tasting on an empty stomach. The guide is a local who knows why these wines matter and what makes them different from what you'd find elsewhere on the island. Bottled water and wifi are included. The waiver form you fill out before you start is the only paperwork.

The tour caps at a small group, so there's no crowd noise or rush between stops. Three to four hours total means you're back by early evening, leaving time for dinner or to explore another neighborhood. Public transport runs nearby if you need it to reach the meeting point.

What’s included

• E-bike rental for the full tour.
• five Cretan wines (two white, one rosé, two red) with food pairing.
• bottled water.
• wifi access.
• English-speaking local guide.
• small-group experience with no more than a handful of riders.

Options for this experience

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Guide in English11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

Guide in English12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

Guide in English12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

Guide in English12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day12 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 20:00

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Walk: There is a free bus -Monday-Friday (called blue line) from city center of Heraklion to Pancreta stadium and our office is about 5-10 minites walk.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by ecobikegreece

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you have a free afternoon in Heraklion and want to see the main squares and churches without walking or arranging your own transport. The e-bikes let you cover more ground and move at a relaxed pace, and the wine tasting afterward gives you a reason to slow down and taste what locals actually drink.

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Top questions

What are the five wines I'll taste on this tour?

The tasting includes two white wines, one rosé, and two red wines, all made from rare local Cretan grape varieties. Each wine comes with food pairing, and the guide explains what makes each one distinct.

Do I need to be fit to ride an e-bike through Heraklion?

E-bikes are suitable for all physical fitness levels because the motor handles the pedaling effort. You control the pace and steer. The bike does the work, so fitness is not a barrier.

What landmarks does the bike route pass?

The route covers Lions Square and the Morosini Fountain, the Loggia, St. Titus Church, and the Heraklion waterfront. You also ride past local shops and through the city center before heading to the wine bar.

How long is the whole tour from start to finish?

The tour runs three to four hours total, including the bike ride through the city and the wine tasting with food pairing at the wine bar.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, participants must be at least 18 years old to join the wine tasting portion of the tour.

What's included in the price?

The e-bike, five wines with food pairing, bottled water, and wifi are all included. You'll also have an English-speaking guide for the full afternoon.