Crete

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

“Stavros is an incredible guide. He is very knowledgeable and considerate. Memories of Crete will last a lifetime!!”

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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

“We visited Chania, Crete for the first time and were looking for an introduction to local cuisine. We are so glad we found this tour and booked! The hosts are so welcoming and made it such a pleasurable experience! We learned about and contributed in…”

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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

“This tasting tour was fantastic. We loved the wine, the olive oil, and getting to see the famous olive tree. Our tour guide was instructive and super fun. We highly recommend!”

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5.Chania: Old Town Highlights Guided Tour with Street Food

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.

★ 4.9

“Adonis was delightful, kind and relaxed ensuring our time together was a good combination of learning more about Chania and the experiencing great Cretan food. The pace was relaxed and he also pointed out his favourite places and his preferred foods. Definitely plenty to eat…”

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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

“George was an INCREDIBLE host and driver for the evening. We both had a fantastic time and felt it was worth every penny. There are multiple stops along the way with stunning settings for photos. George was instrumental in encouraging everyone to capture the moments,…”

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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

“Who knew olive oil could be so interesting? Tour around the factory by the charming Sophia, followed by a tasting. I won't take olive oil for granted again.”

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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

“This was one of our favorite things we did in Crete! HIGHLY recommend to do this if you are traveling to Crete. The entire family is so nice and welcoming. Alex picked us up from our hotel (they do offer transfer services) and he was…”

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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

“I had a wonderful day with a really small group. I feel like I got to experience so many parts of Crete that I couldn't have seen on my own. The van was very comfortable, the guide was excellent and spoke amazing English. The tip…”

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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 was such a wonderful, personal tour guide! He gave us great details about foods, the area and just a pleasure to be exploring with! Can't say enough good things about his personal knowledge and his acquaintance with local market owners! Great tour!”

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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

“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…”

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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

“We were picked up close to our hotel and the driver was friendly and informative. Scenic drive which took about an hour. The first stop was both olive oil and wine tasting. The host was very knowledgeable and explained the different types of olive oil.…”

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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

“Antonis was an excellent guide. My wife and I had so much fun on the tour. We were looking for an authentic and unique experience and this was exactly that! All of the places that Antonis brought us, were run by families and they were…”

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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

“Good tour now i know how olive oil is made. Very friendly staff, good English level. Was amazing I recommend to visit.”

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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