Authentic Soapmaking Experience & Tour in Crete | by Helleo

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Authentic Soapmaking Experience & Tour In Crete | By Helleo

Iraklio

Activity1 hGreek, English5.0 (17)

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Just 5 km from the Palace of Knossos, Helleo is a small, family-run soap lab founded by Manos and Stelios — two friends who’ve been crafting premium sustainable soaps since 2013. Come for a friendly chat, good music, and a glimpse into authentic Cretan life. Learn how we transform our family’s fresh extra-virgin olive oil with herbs, fruits, spices, and clays into some of the purest, most ethical and creative soaps out there. Whether you join a shared demo or a private workshop where you can even craft and receive your own soaps, you’ll enjoy an authentic local experience and get a real taste of the diversity of Crete!

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· Minimum 1 travelers
· Up to 15 travelers
· Adult required for booking

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Helleo

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When you arrive at the Helleo workshop, we’ll welcome you with a smile — and probably some good tunes in the background. After a short introduction to our story, you’ll discover how we turn our family’s olive oil, fruits, and herbs into natural, eco-friendly soaps. You’ll tour our small lab, see the tools we use, and learn every step of the soapmaking process. Depending on the option you choose, you can: • Watch us make a handmade soap batch during a live demonstration, or • Join a private, hands-on workshop (2–8 people) where you’ll mix, pour, and scent your own premium and completely natural soap bar. Afterward, visit our concept store filled with handmade soaps, natural fragrances, ceramics and unique creations - some of them available only in our lab. Feel free to stay for a friendly chat about sustainability, Cretan life, or our favorite local spots.

What's included

English, Greek Guide
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Helleo Gift
Snacks: Some light local refreshments including local teas and coffee to be offered throughout the workshop

What's not included

Alcoholic beverages
Soda/Pop
Private transportation

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For any allergens on ingredients or scents please let us know

Tickets

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Tour options

Private Soapmaking Tour & Demo

Private Experience: Enjoy the same charming demo, just for your group. Duration: 1 hour Tea, Coffee & Local Treats: Relax with herbal tea, coffee and local delicacies in a private setting. Tour Highlights: Welcome with drinks, explore our story & lab, watch a live demo, Q&A. Souvenir Gift: Take home a handmade Helleo gift made with local olive oil & herbs.

Private Soap Hands-on Workshop

Make your own soap: Choose your favorite ingredients and create one of the most nourishing and authentic soaps you can take home from Crete! Private Experience: Discover the art of soapmaking in an exclusive hands-on workshop just for you. Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes Tea, Coffee & Local Treats: Relax with herbal tea, coffee and local delicacies in a private setting. Workshop Highlights: Start with a warm welcome, explore our story and lab, mix and scent your own soaps, and enjoy a friendly chat. Souvenir gift: Take home a handmade Helleo gift made with local olive oil & herbs.

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Shared Soapmaking Tour & Demo

Join a group: Experience the charm of traditional soapmaking in a friendly shared demo (max. 20 people) Duration: 1 hour Tea, Coffee & Local Treats: Enjoy a refreshing herbal tea, coffee and local delicacies during your visit. Tour Highlights: Welcome with drinks, explore our story and space, watch a soapmaking demo, and enjoy a friendly chat. Souvenir Soap Gift: Take home a handmade Helleo soap made with local olive oil and natural herbs.