Crete · WALKING & FOOD TOURS
Chania and Heraklion both hide their best eating in lanes that look like nothing from the corner. These 15 walks are compared on how many tastings they include, how far they cover on foot and whether the market is on the route.
Skip the line at Knossos with a licensed English guide, a 1.5-hour walkthrough of the palace, plus optional Heraklion pickup and a museum add-on.
“Akrivi was amazing! Such a great storyteller! It was very interesting and we learned a lot :)”
4-hour guided walk through Chania’s Old Town with Cretan street food tastings, Venetian and Ottoman stories, plus coffee or herbal tea.
“We had an excellent few hours exploring and eating our way through Chania with Elene as our guide. Packed with local knowledge, tasty food and Elene’s amazing warmth and energy, I highly recommend the tour and have shared it with several friends who are arriving in Chania for our wedding next week”
Walk Chania’s old streets while tasting Cretan classics, from bougatsa and cheeses to olives, sweets, coffee, and raki, in about 2.5 hours.
“Good introduction to the typical street foods of the city. Saved a lot of time by zeroing in on the best places. Learned a lot of historical facts and got to see interesting out-of-the-way alleys and streets.”
Small-group Cretan wines, olive oil, raki and food tour with vineyard and mill visits, plus pottery in Thrapsano.
“We loved our trip! Would highly recommend. The guide makes you feel at ease, even when you can’t use cutlery the right way and everyone has a good laugh at your expense. (Highly embarrassing but we can blame the raki and wine) all that aside, the experience and knowledge you gain is second to none. And the people you meet and the memories you gain will stay with you for a lifetime.”
Taste Cretan street food in Chania on a 4-hour guided walk with Greek coffee, raki, cheeses, and Old Town history stops.
“This tour is excellent if you’re interested in trying incredible local cuisines while learning about the history and beauty of Chania. Manos was knowledgeable, fun, and kind. He became an instant friend to our family. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a taste of Chania and all the gifts it has to offer. One pro tip- come hungry :)”
A 4-hour Heraklion food tasting walk with ellinikós kafés, bougatsa, Cretan cheeses, olive oil, and wine, guided by locals.
“Aside from having trouble finding meeting point (huge construction project happening). Tour was excellent, learned so much guide was amazing! Can’t recommend enough.”
Private Chania walk with hilltop coffee, four indigenous Cretan wines, and a generous local lunch, with pickup and a sommelier.
“A great day of food and wine. Nasos picked me up from my airbnb and we first stopped at a beautiful coffee shop (I can't remember the Greek name but it means Owl) Absolutely incredible views of Chania from this hillside spot. It was a little chilly due to the wind, and Nasos was so kind to run to his home to get jackets for us ladies. I work in the wine industry in Sonoma, so the highlight for me was the wine tasting at the Wine Center of Crete. I don't know much about Greek wines, so it was a delight to taste some of the indigenous varietals. My…”
3-hour Rethymno Old Town food tour with six stops, raki and wine tastings, a Venetian baklava philo workshop, and lokma donuts.
“This walking food tour was such a highlight! Veronica was an amazing guide — warm, fun, and felt just like a local friend showing us around. The small group made it feel personal, and the food selection was spot-on: delicious, authentic, and full of variety. A perfect mix of culture, flavor, and great company. Highly recommended!”
Taste Cretan flavors in Rethymno’s old town on a small-group walk, with breakfast pie, olive oil and honey stops, philo workshop, raki and wine.
“Nora was very fun and informative. We learned a lot about the Rethymno area and culture, and ate very well!”
A small-group sunset beer and food walk in Chania’s Old Port with 6 Greek craft beers, Cretan tasting plates, and sea-view stops.
“Fantastic tour with amazing beers. Knowledgeable guide, really fun way to spend an evening exploring”
4-hour Rethymno Old Town food walk with Cretan breakfast, phyllo demo, honey/olive oil/raki tasting, and lemon-tree lunch.
“Michael was an exceptional tour guide. Not only was he very knowledgeable about the area, we ended up booking on a very hot day and he took special care to stay in the shade and ensure our comfort. We also had some dietary restrictions and he comfortably worked around them. We saw lots of different parts of the town of Rethymno, and learned a great deal about its history and food. I especially enjoyed watching the family of phyllo makers in action. I would recommend this activity to any and all-5 stars!”
3-hour Chania food walk with a local, including bougatsa, Greek coffee, filo-making stops, cheese tastings, and a Cretan lunch.
“We had such an amazing time with Stella. She was very knowledgeable about the old town and gave us very good insights and recommendations. The food was delicious and was plenty of it. Make sure to come hungry!!! Highly recommend!!!”
Chania area food tasting tour with the ancient Vouves olive tree, honey and cheese stops, a winery visit, and swim time at Nopigia.
“Day trip was excellent, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and transport to and from each location a welcome relief from driving. The olive oil tasting and honey / bee history was very informative (host was so passionate about the process!) and delicious. Cheese and bread tasting also great. The one thing I wouldn’t go back for was the wine tour/tasting. It was a wine factory - a production line rather than speciality. By that I mean there were wines being produced by the 100,000 liters, yet the process of it was rudimentary and wines tasted both immature and depthless. The factory was incredibly dirty - by this I mean…”
Crete olive oil, wine, and raki in 6.5 hours, with premium SUV pickup, olive mill and distillery tours, tastings, and lunch.
“Such a lovely day! One of the top highlights of our trip. Locally owned olive and winery businesses with private intimate moments that felt like close friendships. We loved Arula, our driver. Will treasure the people we met for a lifetime ❤️”
Skip the ticket line at Knossos with a small-group guide in Crete. See key palace areas and the Minotaur story in 1.5 hours.
“Excellent, knowledgeable guide. It was great to get historical context for the ruins. As a bonus, we were able to skip many of the lines. I would suggest exploring the park a bit by yourself after the though, as we didn’t see everything on the tour”
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