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 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

“Best cooking class ever! We were welcomed into the family home and learnt so much about Greek cuisine and history of Crete. Everybody was so kind and the mountains surrounding us were so beautiful! Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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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

“Alex was amazing! So engaging sharing so many details about the area. The setting was stunning Class was fun and delicious!. I would recommend this tour to everyone!”

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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

“Our tour and tour guide were wonderful. We enjoyed getting out into the countryside to see and experience the olive, wine and honey producing regions of Crete (Chania). Our guide was fabulous in explaining the history and culture related to these activities. The bakery, cheese,…”

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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

“Thank you to Antonis for being such a welcoming and knowledgeable guide around Chania! A really nice relaxed pace around the centre of this beautiful city, with generous servings of delicious local products. I planned this at the start of my visit to Chania to…”

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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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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 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.”

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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

“Wonderful commentary and enthusiasm. A truly excellent day learning about local culture and visiting charming villages, the plateau, a local restaurant serving special dishes, and of course, Knossos. Highly recommend.”

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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

“We had an amazing time with Christosvl. He was funny, kind and very knowledgeable of the town, it's food and history. In addition to sampling many delicious foods, we also visited some unique shops as well. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you for a…”

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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

“Ilias and Yasser made the trip very educational and entertaining. The entire trip was filled with information, good food, interesting information. Would strongly recommend to anyone”

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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 really enjoyed this trip. We tasted 10 different wines at 2 wineries with snacks at both places (which was enough for lunch). We also visited an old olive tree which had a really interesting history. The driver Yanis was really lovely and gave us…”

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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 our guide. He knew how to engage the small group, was knowledgeable, and shared his insights in a kind and thoughtful way. The food on this trip was the best local food I’ve had. Getting to know small, family owned producers was great.…”

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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

“L’enthousiasme et la connaissance du produit par la propriétaire ! Un dépaysement total Merci beaucoup”

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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