Viator
From €125
Private Food Tasting Tour With Optional Wine Tasting In Chania
A cultural tour using food and wine as a means of getting to know the local traditions, the authentic people, the history, and the modern lifestyle of Crete. You will be guided around Chania city and its old port and learn about the Cretan food culture by tasting Alatsoelies (salted olives) with various sheep cheeses, the famous Cretan yogurt with or without thyme honey, traditional sweets and pastries, Malotira beverage (the local mountain herb), and the famous Greek Souvlaki. In the end, you also have the option to book a 60-minute wine tasting tour, sampling 4 of the best wine labels in Crete and learning a lot about wine. What is included: - Tasting (2 white-1 rosé-1 red) labels produced on the island from indigenous Cretan grape varieties - Learn to recognize the characteristics of these grape varieties - Learn about all the Cretan native grape varieties and the areas where they are cultivated.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 4 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
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Itinerary
Select a stop or tap a pin on the map to see details. 2 of 10 stops have map coordinates.
Walking route is approximate — path follows available footpaths where possible.
- 1
Stop 1
Taste the exquisite quality of the local olives, cheeses, hams, and the famous Greek yogurt at its best directly at a producer's shop (a fair trade experience). Here, you will have the opportunity to purchase authentic local products at fair prices.
45 min - 2
Stop 2
Here you will taste the famous sweet pie called Bougatsa and see how it is made.
20 min - 3
Stop 3
We will visit a beautiful square in the city and learn about its important history by visiting some of the nearby landmarks. Here you will have the opportunity to savor a traditionally brewed Greek coffee.
30 min - 4
Church of Agios Nikolaos
You will admire this unique monument that is depicting the long and turbulent history of the city.
5 min - 5
Stop 5
Some trees in Greece bare a history only a few know. Your guide will introduce you to a historic fact that took place right on (yes, on) that tree.
5 min - 6
Stop 6
Taste some traditional delicacies or sweets at this excellent quality bakery.
10 min - 7
Stop 7
Under the roads you are walking on, there once was a mighty ancient city. Let's have a glimpse of it and visualize antiquity.
15 min - 8
Stop 8
This old port built by the Venetians is the highlight of the city. Let's enjoy a walk along the dock and be introduced to its impressive landmarks.
35 min - 9
Stop 9
You cannot possibly conclude a food tour anywhere in Greece without tasting a Souvlaki. Here we will enjoy Souvlaki at its best (vegetarian or vegan options available). You will also taste the local spirit (raki).
30 min - 10
Miden Agan
At the end of your food tasting tour, you will have the option of a 45min wine tasting experience (not in standard price included, must be added to the food tour booking as an extra service).
45 minAdmission not included
What's included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Tour without wine tasting
Pickup included
Tour with wine tasting
Wine tasting sampling 4 labels: Enjoy a wine-tasting experience operated by our specialist sommelier owning the most complete cellar in Chania city. Pickup included






