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

“We've been on vacation throughout Greece for almost three weeks now, and this was by far our favourite tour. Stavros was hilarious and so knowledgeable. He truly took us to see the quiet side of Greece, with zero tourists in the places we went (except…”

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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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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

“Aria was delightful and the food was delicious. Aria was able to teach us so much about the language and food of Crete. We had a fabulous time with her.”

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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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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

“The wine and olive oil tasting tour was amazing and very well organised. I would definitely recommend doing this, especially if it’s your first time wine/olive oil tasting and you want to do something a little different. Our tour guide, Kostas, was very friendly and…”

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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

“The tour was really nice and informative. It doesn't take long and afterward, you can taste a few types of Terra Creta olive oil along with some nice bread and olive mixes. For us it was a nice way to start our day.”

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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

“Great experience, which I highly recommend if you are staying in or visiting Chania. Veerna and her family are great hosts - so hospitable and organized! They do a great job of walking through the steps with the group and providing education, but keeping things…”

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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 had a fantastic time led by Niko who was an amazing guide. Fantastic views, food and experience and would recommend for anyone staying in Crete.”

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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

“My husband and I booked a private food tour with Christos and it was excellent. We got an opportunity to taste some of the delicious foods that Chania is famous for. We left full and also learned a lot about Chania. Christos was an 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 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.”

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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

“Loved our day out with George. Fabulous stops, lots of local info, really great guide who apparently is the greatest driver in Greece haha. Well worth the money, please book.”

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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

“Visite très instructive et intéressante. Très agréable et passionné Paysage et environnement magnifiques Dégustation agréable.”

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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