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15 Best Crete Food & Olive Oil Tours

The food and olive oil tours: mills pressing trees older than empires, mountain village tables and the diet researchers keep studying for its longevity returns. Cretans eat well and long; the tastings show the method.

1.Knossos-ZeusHomeland-Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Discover Crete’s authentic side on this full-day tour from Heraklion. Visit traditional villages, an olive oil factory, windmills, and more for a genuine experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had the BEST day with Ed. He is so funny, knowledgeable and will always keep you engaged. He took us to places we’d never explore on our own, places which show you what life is really like in Crete. One of the highlights was…”

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2.Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains

Discover Crete’s flavors with this 6-hour authentic cooking class in the White Mountains, including wine, cheese, and storytelling—an immersive culinary experience.

★ 4.9

“The whole experience was memorable! Our guide Giannis was very informative and personable. As a bonus to the cooking we learned so much about the history and culture of Crete. The farm setting was picturesque and the local family made it an experience to remember!…”

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3.The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

Discover authentic Cretan flavors with a guided cooking adventure in mountain scenery, featuring fresh ingredients, local wines, and family hospitality.

★ 5.0

“Our guide and driver, Alex, was wonderful. We learned so much about Crete! The family home we visited in the mountains was beautiful. We prepared our food, fed the sheep, drank the wine and ate the delicious meal. Met lovely people. This was a great…”

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4.From Chania: Olive Oil, Wine, Cheese & Honey Tasting Tour

Explore Crete’s culinary traditions on this full-day tour from Chania, featuring olive trees, wine, cheese, honey, and authentic local flavors for a memorable experience.

★ 4.6

“It was an amazing trip. The staff were lovely so friendly!!! Wine gorgeous and the meat cheeses so filling we cancelled our evening meal Highly recommend”

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6.Crete: Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine

Experience Crete on a 6-hour Land Rover safari with sunset views, traditional dinner, and unlimited wine. Perfect for adventure and authentic culture lovers.

★ 4.9

“Our driver George was so lovely and gave some really interesting information during our trip. The whole team were very accommodating and did everything they could to make sure everyone was having a good time. Would highly recommend this trip! The views were lovely too.”

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7.From Chania: Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Tour with Snacks

Experience Crete’s finest wines and olive oils on a 6-hour guided tour from Chania, visiting family wineries, the oldest olive tree, and tasting local products.

★ 4.8

“Perfect experience. Andreas was at the spot on time and took us to some pretty cool places where the group tried out some amazing wines and olive oils. I forgot my glasses in one of the locations and they arranged for me to have them…”

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8.The Terra Creta Olive Oil Experience Tour

Discover the art of olive oil making on this 1-hour guided tour in Crete. Learn from experts, taste three oils, and take home quality products.

★ 4.7

“We loved our tour. It was so cool to see the behind the scenes view of the olive oil factory. And it was fun to learn the steps involved. Also, we enjoyed learning how unique and environmentally green this specific place was. Tasting the olive…”

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9.Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic Enjoy traditional Cretan meal

Experience authentic Cretan cuisine firsthand with a hands-on cooking class near Chania. Learn traditional dishes, enjoy local wine, and embrace Greek hospitality.

★ 5.0

“We had such a wonderful experience at this cooking class! From the moment we arrived, the host and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. They were very accommodating to everyone’s needs and created a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. The food…”

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10.Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour

Explore Crete with this full-day tour visiting Knossos Palace, Lassithi Plateau, and villages, guided by passionate locals with authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“We were six people total in the group, and the experience was amazing! Niko was a wonderful guide who was not only courteous and kind but also shared informative fun facts throughout our journey. The views were spectacular and the food at the restaurant we…”

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11.Walking Food tasting tour in the town of Chania

Discover Chania’s authentic flavors on this 2.5-hour walking food tour, including local delicacies, herbs, and traditional crafts—an immersive Greek experience.

★ 5.0

“Christos made our food tour in Chania a wonderful one! His passion for Cretan cuisine was unmatched and we appreciated the variety of cheeses, pastries, coffee, and the herbal shop visit that we were able to visit. He was well versed in the history behind…”

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12.Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

Experience authentic rural Crete on this full-day Jeep safari, including cheese-making, pottery, cooking classes, and stunning mountain views for $106.

★ 5.0

“Super fun guide, lots of different activities, a beautiful full day, well worth the money! The people were so friendly, and the activities were amazing.”

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13.Crete Wine and Olive Oil Tour

Experience the authentic flavors of Crete on this 6-hour wine and olive oil tour from Chania, visiting family wineries and ancient olive trees with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This was very well organized with a friendly and very knowledgeable guide, Andreas. The pace was just right and the information interesting. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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14.Crete: Full-Day Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour

Experience Crete's authentic flavors with this full-day tour of local wines, olive oil, raki, pottery, and traditional villages—perfect for cultural enthusiasts and food lovers.

★ 5.0

“George was wonderful, very friendly and offered insightful information throughout each stage of our trip. His expert driving made for a very comfortable journey to all the beautiful locations where we were treated to a lovely selection of wine, Raki and food. A warm reception…”

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15.Olive Oil Tasting Tour

Explore Crete’s olive oil heritage with a private tasting tour, visiting a traditional mill, learning about production methods, and sampling premium oils.

★ 5.0

“Learned how to taste olive oil and identify EVOO. Then we tasted several different blended not infused flavors. It was a small group and were encouraged to ask questions.”

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More Crete Food & Olive Oil Tours

5.0Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat7 to 8 hours (approx.)$181.48 5.0Cretan Cooking Class and Meal at our Family Olive Farm-DIY4 hours (approx.)$114.93 4.9Chania Old Port: Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Wine3.5 - 4.5 hours$100 4.6Rethymnon: Kournas Lake, Argyroupolis, and Olive Oil Tour9 hours$29 5.0Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch6 hours (approx.)$272.21 5.0Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch – Semi Private Safari Tour7 to 8 hours (approx.)$181.48 5.0Cretan Wines & Olive oil tour – The treasures of Crete6 to 7 hours (approx.)$145.18 5.0The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour4 hours (approx.)$108.89 5.0Heraklion: Food Tastings Walking Tour4 hours$114 5.0Private Tour-Knossos Palace Zeus Cave Olive Oil Mill & Wine7 to 8 hours (approx.)$151.17 5.0Heraklion: Knossos, Zeus, Villages & Olive Oil Factory Tour7.5 - 8 hours$135 5.0Crete: Olive, Wine, Raki – Flavorful Culinary Journey6 hours (approx.)$111.26 5.0PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier4 to 5 hours (approx.)$193.50 5.0E-bike Food Tour Tasting in Heraklion4 hours (approx.)$139.08 4.2Crete: Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine3 - 8 hours$34 4.4Chania Area: Food Tasting Tour with Winery Visit7 hours$44 4.9Chania: Milia Mountain Tour w/Lunch Olive Oil/Wine Tastings8 hours$176 5.0Moires: Cooking Class and Meal at a Family Olive Farm4 hours$100 5.0Chania Food Stories Half-Day Tour inc. tastings & drinks4 hours (approx.)$117.31 5.0Knossos & lasithi plateau villages,Zeus’s land,&olive oil factory7 to 8 hours (approx.)$109.42 4.9Heraklion: Knossos Lasithi, Villages, ând Olive Oil Tour1 day$129 5.0Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour – Chania3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$132.75 5.0Small-Group Honey & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tasting Tour in Crete1 hour (approx.)$18.10 5.0PRIVATE-Knossos Palace-Lasithi-Winery-Old Villages-Olive Oil Mill7 to 8 hours (approx.)$138.78