Top Crete Wine Tasting Tours

Explore the unique culinary paths of the Cretan culture. This excursion is a must for a closer look at the secrets of the traditional Cretan way of living where you will explore the traditional tastes of Cretan nutrition. Visit a local bakery where we will have the chance to get a closer look at how Cretan traditional savories (rusks, bread, etc) are made. Visit an Olive grove where we will examine the olive trees and learn how Cretan honey is made. Visit a traditional multi-awarded cheese factory. If it is not the cheese-making period, we will be able to enter, otherwise, our guide will tell you everything about the cheese-making procedure before our superior tasting experience. Get ready for a superb gastronomical experience as you will have the chance to taste a traditional platted with olive oil, tomatoes, olives, cheese, honey, and more that are going to provide you with a first-class experience of the Cretan nature.

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from $141

Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania

Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(13)

from $42

Manousakis Winery Shuttle Service Tour and Taste

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(57)

from $69

Winery tour & wine tasting at Douloufakis winery

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

What Makes Our Wine Tasting Experience Unique? Unlike typical wine tastings, our experience is a deep dive into Crete’s rich wine heritage, featuring exclusive local grape varieties you won’t find anywhere else. Hosted in a setting by a passionate local expert, this tasting goes beyond just sipping wine—you’ll uncover the stories, traditions, and flavors that define Cretan winemaking. We carefully pair each wine with authentic local delicacies, enhancing the tasting journey with artisanal cheeses. This is not just a tasting—it’s a sensory experience, designed to connect you with Crete’s culture, history, and terroir. Perfect for wine lovers and curious travelers alike, our personalized approach ensures a welcoming, engaging, and unforgettable experience. Come taste Crete like a local!

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from $41

Cretan Wine Tasting Experience

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $41

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience a wine tasting in Crete, the island with more than 3500 years of tradition in wine. We are professionals in the field of wine since 1998 and we truly love what we do. Our team consists of a sommelier, chef & wine maker. Visit our 600 year old stone wine cellar, a unique space that was part of an old 15th century Dominican Monastery. With this experience you will taste some of the finest wines form Greek vineyards, combined with local cheeses and delicacies. Each participant will receive a personalized folder with general information on Greek wines (with a focus on the history of Greek wine). The wines will be presented with detail by our Sommelier, with an emphasis on their individual characteristics. You will taste a variety of wines, accompanied by snacks , and you will get to visit our 15th – century stone build cellar. Snacks include: viriety of rusks & breadsticks, green apple, tomato, viriety of local cheeses & Apaki (smocked pork slices cooked with vinsanto wine)

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from $176

2-Hour Wine Tasting & Food pairing in Rethymno, Crete, Greece

2-Hour Wine Tasting & Food pairing in Rethymno, Crete, Greece

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Wine Tasting Walking Tour in Old Town Chania

(14)

from $88

Likely to Sell Out

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Wine and Olive oil Tasting

(22)

from $76

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

(44)

from $164

Experience traditional Greek vineyards alongside a certified sommelier on this private excursion by SUV. Venture into the countryside and learn about the winemaking traditions of Crete, including a visit to a 500-year-old wine press. Your tour includes a wine tasting of 12 premium wines paired with local snacks and culminates with a delicious 3-course Cretan meal in the middle of the vineyards.

Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Skip the stress of planning logistics and check off the best of Crete in one seamless day on this small-group tour. Begin at Knossos Palace (entrance extra), once the center of Minoan civilization. From there, head into the countryside for a behind-the-scenes look at a local olive oil estate. Continue to a family-owned winery and raki distillery for tastings. Finish the day at a traditional village taverna to dine on a typical Cretan lunch.

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from $264

Small Group: Knossos, Olive Oil, Winery & Raki with Lunch

Small Group: Knossos, Olive Oil, Winery & Raki with Lunch

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(14)

from $116

Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey

Many visitors to Crete stick to the coast and miss out on its stunning mountains and vineyards. Explore the island's hidden heartlands on this immersive culinary tour. Visit an olive mill to learn the ancient craft of olive oil extraction and take a tour of a winery and raki distillery complete with tasting, so you'll leave feeling like a pro. Plus, enjoy a meal of local specialities for an authentic Cretan dining experience.

Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(134)

from $104

Monastery, Elafonissi and Winery Tour from Chania

Special Offer

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Douloufakis vineyards are located just a few kilometers outside the city of Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Become one with nature, as you walk among the vines and taste grape varieties that have centuries of tradition in Crete. Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day. Feel the emotion of knowing up closely the plant that produces the wine you have in your glass. Experience the traditional cretan hospitality and learn details about the organic way of cultivating the vineyards. Live the whole cretan experience by combining wine tasting with wonderful, extra virgin olive oil tasting. ** Minimum group size: 2 people. Bookings for fewer participants may be subject to cancellation or rescheduling. Please note that in case of bad weather, “ARISMARI” will be cancelled, but you could always participate in the "YAMAS" Estate Wine Tasting, in the cellar of Douloufakis Winery.

Crete Wine Tasting at Douloufakis winery's vigneyards

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the most authentic and fresh Cretan food in villages between Chania and Rethymno. We will visit traditional villages where we will taste local cheese, honey ,olive oil, smoked meat, fruits, Greek sweets and herbs •We will drink Greek coffee made the traditional way in hovoli (fire that hasn’t been completely extinguished and remains hot) •You will have visit the best cheese factory in western Crete.You will also try the perfect ice cream that my friend makes and the delicious yoghurt. •We will have two meals in two different villages.The first taverna is at a mountain.The second taverna is above lake Kournas and has a fantastic view!Both are family owned and use products from the village or their own! •You will have the pleasure to witness the Cretan hospitality yourselves This is not just a food tasting experience but also a great opportunity to discover the traditional villages of Cretan countryside. The experience can take place also in the morning between 9.00-14.30

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from $55

Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages

Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

This tour was created for nature and wine lovers. Would you like to learn all about locally produced products such as Wine, Olive oil, and Famous Raki? This tour has been created just for you. Be open to tasting local wines, and exploring rural Crete this tour it's for you. We visit one family winery in the Heraklion area where we take a tour of the cellar of the winery, learn how different wines are made, and then taste up to 5 different indigenous varieties. We will visit a family-run olive mill, having an olive grove tour, olive mill tour, and olive oil tasting. Finally, we will drive to a small village and to an undisclosed location, not open to the public, and learn all about Raki Distillation. At the end of the tour, we will get on our 4WD SUV and head to the mountain top at 850 meters to observe the Cretan fields from the top and the beautiful colors created on Mother Earth.

(59)

from $211

Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

Knossos, Olive Grove, Winery - Distillery with Tastings & Lunch

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(6)

from $217

What makes this experience stand out is that nothing here is staged, polished, or dressed up for show. Guests step straight into the real working rhythm of Crete — the groves where families still tend their trees by hand, the micro-wineries where winemakers argue lovingly over harvest dates, the village kitchens where recipes are older than the walls themselves. You’re not shuffled through big factories or tourist traps; you’re welcomed into places that normally open their doors only to neighbours and friends. And because every stop is small-scale and family-run, the day unfolds with the calm pace of old Crete. You taste products made in tiny batches, walk through landscapes shaped by tradition, and share a meal that feels more like Sunday lunch than a tour inclusion. It’s authentic, personal, and grounded in the way things have always been done — a reminder that the island’s true flavour comes from its people, not its brochures.

Half-Day Olive Mill and Winery Tour with tastings & Lunch

Half-Day Olive Mill and Winery Tour with tastings & Lunch

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The island of Crete has been an active winemaking region for centuries – men and women have been growing grapes on the island and turning it into wine since the times of ancient Greece. On this easygoing afternoon tour, visit wineries carrying on that tradition today in a small and intimate tour group. Enjoy exclusive behind the scenes walks through these wineries, sample their wines and learn how to taste them like the professionals on the island.

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from $104

Semi-Private Wine Discovery Tour in Chania

5 hours

Small-Group Wine Tasting Activity in West Chania

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from $111

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Chania Shore Excursion Off Road Vineyard and Winery Tour Half Day

(5)

from $59

Unchartes Escapes Off-Road Vineyard and Manousakis Winery Tour with Tasting

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!

(14)

from $104

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(280)

from $106

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

* Embark on this full day small group Tour or choose the Private Option so we can show you the real side of Crete . * Walk through the narrow streets of the old traditional villages , enjoy an iced coffee , mountain tea …… * Visit an olive oil factory , learn all about olive oil production and taste a few different ones . * Enjoy the ride with our comfortable air conditioned vehicles. * Taste a glass of Raki and some local wine while learning about local traditions, history, mythology and culture. * Visit The picturesque village of Krasi and the monumental Platanus tree . * Visit the Cave of Zeus , explore Lasithii Plateau, the Old Wind Mills and enjoy amazing views from the mountains. * Tasting a few local dishes is a must while in Crete .( OPTIONAL) * Experience the Greek Hospitality and create memories that will last a life time. * Pick up and drop off from your hotel or Heraklion cruise port .

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $135

The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the Secrets of Wine and Olives

(87)

from $194

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Tour Elafonisi Beach with Honey Olive Oil & Wine Tastings

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from $123

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Valerie_M, Jul 2026

Cave, beach and food were all amazing!

This tour is full of beautiful sights along the way. The honey & olive oil tasting was delicious while learning how it was made. The stop at the cave was the highlight for me. Note: it is over 200 steps to reach the cave, with very uneven steps. So, if you or someone in your group has difficulty walking, they have the choice to wait in the air conditioned van. The view from the cave is breathtaking. Inside, you will take a path that shows many views. After the cave, we went to a beach which is also a long walk, but beautiful, clear water. The water depth is mostly 2-3 feet but does have areas where it reaches approx. 4 -5 ft. It’s great for children because the water has movement but not strong waves. You can relax and float in the water or lay in the sandy beach. The last stop was the winery, with a variety of tastings, which also included grape syrup and olive oil to dip breads and salted olives. Everything was delicious! You can purchase anything you like to take home! We really enjoyed the entire day! Also, our ship time at the port was not as long as the tour, but our guide was able to shorten our stops yet still fit everything in and get us back on time which we really appreciated!!

Private Sailing Cruise, Balos and Gramvousa with meal and drinks.

Nikki_H, Jul 2026

Worth every penny

Amazing experience, great crew. The cost was a bargain for what we got and 1/4 of what the hotel wanted to charge us for a shared boat. The food.. wow, it’s not a few bags of crisps and a coke it was a mini banquet of hot delicious food. This is something not to be missed!

Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

Paul_F, Jul 2026

5 Stars

We had an amazing experience on this cruise! The entire staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful from the moment we arrived. They made sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time throughout the day. The food was absolutely delicious, with plenty of fresh, flavorful options that exceeded our expectations. The boat itself was beautiful, clean, and very well maintained. One of the things we appreciated most was that it never felt overcrowded. There was plenty of space to relax, enjoy the views, and take in the experience without feeling packed in. We would absolutely recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Crete and would happily do it again!

Crete: Olive Oil, Soap, Wine, Raki - Flavorful Culinary Journey

Mitch_V, Jul 2026

Very enjoyable!!

It was great! It was action packed, and kept it moving along! We liked the variety- soap, olive oil tasting, and adorable bee keeper, and a very friendly & welcoming family winery where we tasted 3 glasses & raki. Lastly finishing w a wonderful family style lunch at a nice Greek restaurant!! Yannis was knowledgeable and entertaining providing us w extra treats & water & his humble Greek opinions!!! Very enjoyable meeting people from other countries & sharing stories!!! Highly recommend!

Knossos - Zeus Cave - Old Traditional Villages-Olive Oil Factory

Amelia_N, Jun 2026

Interesting, entertaining and tasty tour!

A fantastic full day out. Spyros was a great tour guide and host, treating us to his encyclopaedic knowledge, warm hospitality and sense of humour. We learned a lot about the history of Crete and Greece, got to see some uniquely personal landmarks and ate some lovely food. The schedule was very well planned out, with the walk up to Zeus’ Cave just tiring enough to work up a nice appetite for the traditional meal, before exploring the Knossos ruins in the afternoon. We were lucky enough to have a great group of people join us on the tour too, so it was all very enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Heraklion SUV Private Guided Wine Tour with Lunch

Faith_O, Jun 2026

Most amazing tour with the most knowledgeable guide

We spent our time with Areti, who was the most amazing person and guide! Both winery's were absolutely amazing, from wine to food we both didn't want the moment to end. If you come to Crete as a couple you need to book this tour with Areti or you are simply missing out.

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat

Emmy_M, May 2026

Beautiful tour and tasting

We had a beautiful time at the tasting and enjoyed great Cretan foods. Heads up that the drive on the mountains can give you car sickness so you might want to bring dramamine or something for motion sickness. Otherwise the tour guide was incredibly accommodating letting me sit in the front, and had plenty of cold water available through the trip. He even helped me with baby wipes to clean myself up. Super embarrassing but he was very kind, understanding, empathetic, and got off to the side of the road both times I asked. Despite the motion sickness I would still highly recommend this tour!

Bali Rethymno Panormo unforgettable cross-country experience

Alistair_B, May 2026

Lovely people, clear...

Lovely people, clear instructions and a fun morning out. We all liked it a lot. Some of us hadn't been on quads before but the trip was tailored so it was doable but not too scary. Doing 40kph on roads and then over some dirt tracks across the countryside for some variety.

Chania old town and around private tour (price for group of 6)

Kevin_H, Apr 2026

George the Tall Guy is the Best

George “the tall guy” was a great guide. He is obviously well educated in history and politics and we learned quite a bit about the wars and current military installations in Crete. The church atop the hill was inspirational. The mostly self guided tour of the Venetian portion of Chania was great because George told us what not to miss and arranged for an oil, balsamic, raki, honey and nut butter tasting which was fantastic. We ended up buying a bunch of items because we knew how good it tasted. We purchased beautiful linens. After viewing outside and inside the walls of the old city, we toured some additional beaches. It’s cool now but the water was calm and shallow. It’s perfect for when it’s hot out. I’d highly recommend a tour with George because he customized it to meet our expectations.

Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania

Anne_K, Oct 2025

Fabulous well packed day!

A really pleasant and informative day about the island, its food, its history, its olive trees and bees. We learned so much! Our guide was dynamic and super friendly. It felt like we did loads in a few hours: visit the world’s oldest olive trees, the bakery, the cheese factory, the bee keeping place, the olive oil factory, the tasting, and the winery and wine tasting! So much was packed in one day. Great value for money. You’ll need cash for the bakery but everywhere else accepts cards. Super super day!

Manousakis Winery Shuttle Service Tour and Taste

Jennifer_C, Oct 2025

Excellent value for money

The driver, Anastazio, was very engaging and told us a lot about the island and its history. The winery tour is short but interesting. However the wine tasting is an hour and a half sat at a table on the patio, which is a gorgeous location. You get 5 wines to taste with an explanation of each. There is the option to buy food, such as a charcuterie plate or a full lunch, and extra glasses of wine if you wish. All in it’s a 4 hour trip.

The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area

Caoilfhionn_B, Sep 2025

So much food and drink - and lots of learning!

Petras was very good company for the day and extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much from him about Crete's history as well as the wine. Each of the wine makers were very accommodating and fed us well. And I cannot emphasise enough how good all of the food was! Picked fresh from the garden. The lunch at the end was just spectacular. We were so full when we returned to our hotel that we slept for 2 hours but we were very very happy. A fantastic way to spend the day and such good value for what you get out of it. Can't recommend enough!