Crete
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.
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“One of the best tours we have had on this trip. Stavros had an incredible knowledge of Crete and was extremely welcoming to all of us on the tour. We especially enjoyed seeing the non-touristy parts of the island, including visiting olive oil presses and…”
Discover Crete’s flavors with this 6-hour authentic cooking class in the White Mountains, including wine, cheese, and storytelling—an immersive culinary experience.
“It was truly a magical night. We had such a wonderful evening. Costa the guide was so knowledgeable and added so much to the experience. Spectacular location with an amazing host family. And the dinner at the end was just wonderful. Book it!”
Discover authentic Cretan flavors with a guided cooking adventure in mountain scenery, featuring fresh ingredients, local wines, and family hospitality.
“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…”
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.
“The trip was lovely, Linda our guide was amazing. Highlights included the very entertaining presentation at the honey producer & olive oil processing facility, and the delicious honey degustation. We also enjoyed the cheese stop and purchased several varieties for future tasting. The wine... perhaps…”
Discover Chania’s historic Old Town on a 4-hour guided walking tour with local insights, stunning architecture, and delicious Cretan street food for an authentic experience.
“Good tour. We went around Chania and tasted trully local food. To me, the highlight was definitely the local products tasting at a specialized fine grocery store. The honeys (especially the blue one), the pistachio butter and the basalmic glaze were incredible. The olive oils…”
Experience Crete on a 6-hour Land Rover safari with sunset views, traditional dinner, and unlimited wine. Perfect for adventure and authentic culture lovers.
“The knowledge and tour from our guide was excellent. The off road safari was amazing. It went beyond expectations. The little visit for oil tasting at the local village was beautiful and the people were extremely lovely. Drinking prosecco and eating fruit while watching a…”
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.
“Our guide Alex(Alexandros) was amazing! He told us some amazing fats throughout the trip! He was very kind and patient. Would highly recommend!!!”
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.
“Informative but fun tour. They gave great recommendaitons for places to eat nearby”
Experience authentic Cretan cuisine firsthand with a hands-on cooking class near Chania. Learn traditional dishes, enjoy local wine, and embrace Greek hospitality.
“We loved this experience and the food was amazing. I can’t wait to get the recipes and try at home. The outdoor kitchen and cooking space was lovely and shady even on a very hot day. Would definitely recommend to anyone.”
Explore Crete with this full-day tour visiting Knossos Palace, Lassithi Plateau, and villages, guided by passionate locals with authentic experiences.
“Our guide Angie was phenomenal. She was fun and very informative- she made the entire day a joy! Highly recommend!”
Discover Chania’s authentic flavors on this 2.5-hour walking food tour, including local delicacies, herbs, and traditional crafts—an immersive Greek experience.
“Took my in-laws to Greece for the 2 st time and they had a blast even tho they didn’t speak English Christos was very patient for my wife to translate everything he was saying my recommendation is to skip lunch before because you will be…”
Experience authentic rural Crete on this full-day Jeep safari, including cheese-making, pottery, cooking classes, and stunning mountain views for $106.
“We had a great time on this tour. Note that the tour is not exactly as advertised since some places are either permanently closed or closed for the season or the day. Yes Pagelis and his team ensured that we had enough things to do…”
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.
“This was a wonderful experience. It was great to see the beauty of the countryside. The wine and olive oil were fabulous. The tour was great. So glad we did this.”
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.
“The food and wine tour was absolutely brilliant! George is the absolute best guide - so friendly & knowledgeable! We thoroughly enjoyed every place we visited. All of the drinks & food were delicious. It was great to visit more traditional and rural parts of…”
Explore Crete’s olive oil heritage with a private tasting tour, visiting a traditional mill, learning about production methods, and sampling premium oils.
“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.”
Minoan palaces, pink sand and gorges worth the boot room.