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Cretan Food Tour: Explore Gastronomy & Culture
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Chania
Experience the authentic taste of Crete’s gastronomy and culture on the Chania White Mountains Food Tour. Discover the core of the Cretan diet, local ingredients, and traditional cooking methods while exploring the beautiful landscapes and villages of Crete. Book now!
Experience the authentic taste of Crete’s gastronomy and culture on the Chania White Mountains Food Tour. Discover the core of the Cretan diet, local ingredients, and traditional cooking methods while exploring the beautiful landscapes and villages of Crete. Book now!
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chania Town - The tour begins by departing from Chania’s bustling city center to our initial destination. Soon, participants will unwind in the serene rhythm of nature at a Byzantine church, enjoying special snacks and stunning views.
- Therisos Gorge - The journey continues through a breathtaking gorge to a quaint village where time seems to…
- Chania Town - The tour begins by departing from Chania’s bustling city center to our initial destination. Soon, participants will unwind in the serene rhythm of nature at a Byzantine church, enjoying special snacks and stunning views.
- Therisos Gorge - The journey continues through a breathtaking gorge to a quaint village where time seems to stand still. Surrounded by old photographs, historical artifacts, and mountain vistas, participants will savor a must-try Cretan dish. The meal will be complemented by wine or the local grape-distilled spirit. Just a short walk away, ancient olive trees, thousands of years old, await our visit!
- Lefka Ori - Returning to the mountain roads lined with trees, grapevines, and free-range goats, a unique experience awaits. Participants will step into a local family’s rustic wine cellar to taste their homemade wines directly from the old wooden barrels!
- Chania Prefecture - The final stop is our main gastronomic meal. The essence of the world-renowned Cretan diet will delight the senses and satisfy the appetite: fresh seasonal salads, appetizers, Cretan cheese, slow-cooked dishes, and wine. A homemade dessert and the local spirit, perfect for aiding digestion, will provide the ideal conclusion to our tour.
- 731 00 - The return drive to the city offers relaxation with breathtaking sea and mountain views in our comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
What's Included
- Visit a family wines cellar & wine tasting on spot
- Plenty of organic virgin olive oil
- Unique souvenirs & our top local recommendations
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Guided tour at a Byzantine Church & ancient olives trees
- Visit a family wines cellar & wine tasting on spot
- Plenty of organic virgin olive oil
- Unique souvenirs & our top local recommendations
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Guided tour at a Byzantine Church & ancient olives trees
What's Not Included
- Tips & gratuities
- Tips & gratuities
Additional Information
An Unforgettable Private Tour: 5 Hours of Immersion into Cretan Gastronomy & Traditional Village Culture!
Embark on this genuine culinary journey to discover the elements that make Crete so distinct and beautiful: the villagers and their tales, Cretan history, olive oil, ancient olive trees, and of course, the legendary Cretan cuisine.
Eat & Crete [out…
An Unforgettable Private Tour: 5 Hours of Immersion into Cretan Gastronomy & Traditional Village Culture!
Embark on this genuine culinary journey to discover the elements that make Crete so distinct and beautiful: the villagers and their tales, Cretan history, olive oil, ancient olive trees, and of course, the legendary Cretan cuisine.
Eat & Crete [out of the box] offers a once-in-a-lifetime Mediterranean travel experience, showcasing Crete’s hidden gems, far beyond the typical downtown tourist food tour!
- Are tips accepted? Absolutely, it’s a wonderful way to express your gratitude!
- Should you eat beforehand? Yes, but be sure to leave plenty of room for the tour.
Info
✚ Private tour with a passionate local guide
✚ Maximum of 6 people (larger groups available upon request)
✚ Vegetarian or gluten-free options available (please inform us)
✚ Guided in English
✚ Easy walk - minimal
✚ Start/End: Chania city center
Highlights
- Awarded Best Small Group Alternative Tour in Greece 2025
- Supporting local businesses since 2021
- Weather appropriate clothing & shoes (hat, sunglasses, layer)
- Your own water bottle. Come hydrated! The Cretan sun is hot.
- Your enthusiasm!
- Valid ID
- We reserve the right to modify our tour routes & stops according to the weather confitions.
- Not recommended for people with walking difficulties
Location
Platia Markopoulou
EAT & CRETE FOOD TOUR - CHANIA
Our meeting point is in front of the Bicycle Station of Markopoulou Square, at the Northern corner of the Parking area, next to Old Market Chania.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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Barbara_z
Jun 14, 2025
A Highlight of our Mediterranean Trip - A glorious experience for the 3 of us! We flew in to Crete from Athens for one day & selected this amazing tour for our Crete Adventure. It was the BEST DECISION! Driving through the mountains, invited into local homes to sample their wine and olives, getting to experience the real life in Crete, & thoroughly enjoying a fantastic meal at the end of the tour. One of the highlights of our two weeks in the Mediterranean.
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Phil-the-force
Jun 6, 2025
Great tour for lovers of food, wine and history! - Everything went very smoothly in the run up to the day, and communication was good.
Stelios, the owner of the tour company, and our guide for the day, was excellent and very friendly. His knowledge of Greek history, culture and food was amazing. He was also able to explain in detail what is different and unique between specifically ‘Cretan’ food, and Greek food in general.
In a very comfortable car we drove away from Chania towards the white mountains. It was amazing how quiet and tranquil it feels, away from the busy areas.
We visited ancient sites, tiny remote villages, met with small scale producers, trying lots of samples, and then a large and very varied meal cooked by an expert cook. There was also a generous amount of wines to accompany the food. All of this was included in the price of the tour.
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Mikelg3047uz
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing mountain tour with food and adventure near Chania! - We had an amazing time on this food and culture tour in Crete . Our guide, Stelios, was fantastic and really showed us the local life and countryside outside of Chania. We ventured to hidden gems in the White Mountains. These are places that tourists would never find! It was a private tour, which made it even more special. We visited charming family-run local tavern/cafes, sampled local wine and delicious food. We took pictures with a 3,000-year-old olive tree. We also enjoyed an unforgettable wine tasting in a local's home. We are so grateful to Stelios and his behind the scenes preparation with all the local hosts that resulted in this amazing tour with unrivaled warm Cretan hospitality.
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M261djnataliev
Oct 29, 2024
Excellent food with wonderful views - Stelios was an excellent tour guide. Each part of the tour included different types of food and local wine. Everything was delicious! The drive up through the mountains and surrounding Chania suburbs was a truly unique experience that we were so happy to have booked.
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J6304rxtimw
Jul 6, 2024
Great Exposure to Local Living - Rare opportunity to experience a bit of local living/region while enjoying great food. Guide was very interested, responsive, and knowledgeable.
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Maddy
May 19, 2024
Authentic taste of Crete - Truly unique experience of Chania's food and culture. Our guide Stelios did a great job showing us the side of Chania from a local perspective, and it turned out to be a private tour for us. We visited areas in the White Mountains where tourists would never know to venture, including a quiet family-run tavern with 3,000 year-old olive trees and a unforgettable home wine tasting. Thank you to Stelios and all of our local hosts for your incredible Cretan hospitality.
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Calijohnson
May 5, 2024
A perfect day - My sister and I did this tour and it was hands down the best part of our Crete trip. We saw the beautiful mountains, learned Cretan and Greek culture, laughed and ate until we could fit no more. I highly recommend doing this tour!
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Rhinesjudith
Sep 15, 2023
Just book it now! - What an awesome day with our hosts Marie Claire and Stelios sampling fantastic food and drink! (That cheese and those tomatoes 🔥). Truly a glimpse into Chania countryside living. It was just my daughter and me and another lovely couple from Toronto. Get out of the “tourist zone” and enjoy the real Crete!
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1978maniac
Jul 24, 2023
One to be remembered. - Amazing experience. If you want to see and taste the genuine Crete cuisine, and see the side of Crete that is not influenced by tourism, this is absolutely the tour you want! But i cannot leave a review without mentioning "Bonnie and Clyde" with their open arms and positive view of life and living life to it's fullest.
Lots of laughs and smiles makes this a tour to be remembered.
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406synnef
Jul 21, 2023
The best food/drink tour! - We had a wonderful day in the white Mountains! The kindness and hospitality of the people we met made us feel so welcome. Truly an unforgettable experience! This is the second time we're booking with Bonnie&Clyde and it won't be the last. Book this for an authentic food/drink experience and a good time!
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