Private food tasting tour with optional wine tasting in Chania

Crete, Greece
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Duration3h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

Options

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

Tour without wine tasting

Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. 45m
    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.
  2. 20m
    Here you will taste the famous sweet pie called Bougatsa and see how it is made.
  3. 30m
    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.
  4. Church of Agios Nikolaos
    5m
    You will admire this unique monument that is depicting the long and turbulent history of the city.
  5. 5m
    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.
  6. 10m
    Taste some traditional delicacies or sweets at this excellent quality bakery.
  7. 15m
    Under the roads you are walking on, there once was a mighty ancient city. Let's have a glimpse of it and visualize antiquity.
  8. 35m
    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.
  9. 30m
    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).
  10. Miden Agan
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    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).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Kriti Hotel. Look for the "Travel and Do" sign.

End point

Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Kriti Hotel. Look for the "Travel and Do" sign.

Pickup details

We will only pick you up by car if you stay more than 2 km away from our meeting point. In case you need a pick-up, we will ask you for the name of the venue you are staying at.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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€125.00 per person
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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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