Viator
From €90
Walking “food Tasting Tour” In The Town Of Chania
Discover why Crete was named the world’s top food destination by National Geographic! While many Greek islands boast stunning beauty, Crete stands out with exceptional culinary excellence. That’s why this walking food tasting tour in Chania is one of the very best ways to experience the island’s authentic soul. Come hungry! This engaging tour visits historic and legendary food places in Chania’s old town, offering premium Cretan products from the island’s finest producers. In morning group tours and private tours before 2pm, enjoy legendary bougatsa from Iordanis (est. 1924), cooked dishes, kalitsounia, sweets, olive oils, Cretan honeys, and small samples of liqueurs, vinegars and raki. Tours from 11am onwards also include juicy pita gyros. The tour visits a hidden local herbs and products store — a secret gem among Chania residents. In short, if you seek real authenticity and world-class cuisine, this is the Chania food tour you need.
Tour information provided by Viator.
- · Minimum 1 travelers
- · Up to 10 travelers
- · Adult required for booking
Photos
15 photos
Location
This experience is centered on one mapped location. 1 of 2 stops have map coordinates.
- 1
Stop 1
A stop at the most amazing bougatsa. The most traditional one. A place to visit.
20 min - 2
Chania Town
This experience is going to give you the opportunity to taste an abundance of local products, from the greatest Cretan producers. From the classic Raki / Tsikoudia, to Cretan Bougatsa, the local varieties of local Cheese, olives, and even the very best sweets. In order to make this tour unique, we have added a visit to a local herbs and products store, (which, among locals, is considered the most secret gem) and also a visit to the best traditional manufacturer of Cretan knives. We visit both the modern and the old town. We get to see on our way, the Market (which is under reconstruction) the charming narrow streets of the old town and the beauty of the Venetian Port. (this tour is not provided by a licensed guide).
120 min
What's included
- Meals: Pita gyros for all tours (excluding those starting before 11) / cooked food (example gemista) for all tours after 10.
- Alcoholic beverages: In a form of sampling, different local liqueurs.
- Snacks: Plenty of food! Come hungry!
- Tea and coffee: Greek coffee is offered in the moring group tours and private tours before 1 pm.
What's not included
- extra drinks (to those that are mentioned)
- Tours do not offer fish (or any sea food) for variours reasons - that could be explained
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tickets
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Tour options
Private evening walking option
Duration: 3 hours Meals: No bougatsa on the evening tour, but it will be replaced with something else we can choose together. Private : Private option
Late afternoon private option
No bougatsa and herbs’ store : Traditional homemade food lunch items, cheese platter, pita gyros and more.
Small Group Option
Private option
Private Tour
Evening small group option
Duration: 3 hours: Duration up to 3 hours Evening version with musaka: On this tour we are eating dakos, mousaka, gyros, cheese, loukoumades and we can try honey, olive oil & more.
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4.9 · 371 reviews
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