Food & wine tours in Crete

Crete's food culture is built on what is grown locally: olive oil from small estates, cheeses produced in mountain villages, wild herbs, and wine from varieties that do not exist anywhere else. The raki that ends every meal is usually from a family still. Our food tour providers take you to the places where this actually happens, markets, tavernas run by the same family for generations, and producers who are not set up for mass tourism. Tell us what interests you and they reply with a price for your group.

Example activities

Sunset food and craft beer walk in the old town
Sunset food and craft beer walk in the old townAn evening walk through the back alleys of the old town, pairing Greek craft beers with a full Cretan tasting menu. It ends at an outdoor spot overlooking the harbour lighthouse.Chania~3.5hfrom ~95€ / personRequest a quote
Old town evening food walk
Old town evening food walkSix tasting stops across the old town: a family tavern with raki, a bakery, a phyllo workshop in a Venetian building, wine pairings and a sweet finish.Rethymno~3hfrom ~85€ / personRequest a quote
City centre food walking tour
City centre food walking tourA walk through the city alleys with around fifteen tastings of traditional dishes, cheeses, honey, wine and raki, ending near the Venetian harbour.Heraklion~4hfrom ~59€ / personRequest a quote
Lakeside town walk with Cretan food tasting
Lakeside town walk with Cretan food tastingA coastal walk starting at the town lake, followed by a seated meal of traditional meze, a main dish and local wine. Vegetarian options are available.Agios Nikolaos2.5-3.5hfrom ~110€ / personRequest a quote
Organic farm visit with a Cretan meal
Organic farm visit with a Cretan mealA visit to a family-run organic farm outside town, walking through herb fields and a small folklore collection, then sharing a traditional farm meal. By appointment.IerapetraRequest a quote
Midday old town tasting walk with local beers
Midday old town tasting walk with local beersA relaxed daytime walk through the quieter streets of the old town, with craft beer samples, a Greek food tasting menu and a session on local olive oil, honey and spirits.Chania~3hfrom ~79€ / personRequest a quote
Old town tasting walk with a local guide
Old town tasting walk with a local guideA guided walk starting from the main square and following the line of the old walls, with food stops led by someone who lives here.RethymnoRequest a quote
Food stories neighbourhood walk
Food stories neighbourhood walkEight food stops including a bakery in operation for a century, market cheeses and olive oil, home-style dishes and Cretan wines.Heraklion~4hfrom ~103€ / personRequest a quote
Hands-on Cretan cooking class
Hands-on Cretan cooking classA small-group class with a chef covering classics such as tzatziki, Cretan salad and traditional pies, ending with a shared tasting of everything prepared.Agios Nikolaos~2hfrom ~50€ / personRequest a quote

Real activities offered in the area, shown as examples. The exact price and availability come from the providers' quotes for your group.

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How it works

1

Tell us what you want to do

Choose a category (food tour, boat trip, hiking), select your area and dates, and tell us how many people are in your group.

2

Local providers reply with a quote

Providers we have verified in the area receive your request and reply by email with a price for your whole group, not per person. You hear back within 24 hours.

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Compare, pick one, pay directly

You choose the offer that suits you and pay the provider directly, cash, card, or however they prefer. We do not handle money.

Questions about how this works

How does it work?

You fill in a short form: activity type, area, date, group size and your contact details. We forward your request to local providers we work with. They reply by email with a quote for your whole group. You pick one and pay them directly.

Do I pay online?

No, you pay the provider directly on the day or as agreed with them. There is no online payment on this site and no card required to send a request.

Is the price per person?

No, every quote you receive is priced for your whole group. Some providers may give you a per-person breakdown inside their quote, but the number you compare is always a group total.

What if nobody replies?

We follow up with providers after 24 hours and email you either way. If no provider is available for your combination, we tell you directly and note your interest for when coverage expands.