Top Crete Wine Tasting Tours - page 2

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.

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from $123

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 $105

Semi-Private Wine Discovery Tour in Chania

5 hours

Sample the flavors of Heraklion while exploring the city by electric bike on this private half-day food tour. Cycle along the waterfront and through the Old Venetian Harbor, stopping to enjoy traditional pastries, Greek coffee, and classic taverna dishes while discovering local shops and neighborhoods. The relaxed pace makes it easy to combine sightseeing with Crete’s celebrated culinary traditions.

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from $112

Heraklion E-Bike Food Tour – Discover the Flavors of Crete

Heraklion E-Bike Food Tour – Discover the Flavors of Crete

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Crete with an authentic wine-tasting experience that highlights the island’s culinary heritage. This journey features a selection of four distinctive Cretan wines, each paired with a local bite designed to enhance its unique character. Enjoy thoughtfully crafted pairings that balance aroma, texture, and taste while using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Each wine is accompanied by a traditional mezze, specially selected to perfectly complement and elevate its flavors. With options catering to various dietary preferences, this relaxed setting invites both wine enthusiasts and curious food lovers to discover the rich traditions of Cretan gastronomy.

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from $135

Plakias Authentic Cretan Wine Tasting Experience

Plakias Authentic Cretan Wine Tasting Experience

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Getting to know the real Chania isn't always easy—but on this private, half-day tour, your guide will help you discover its local charms. Enjoy a cafe visit with a view; next, head to a winery for a sommelier-led indigenous wine tasting. Then it's on to Old Town Chania, where you'll go for a walking tour, visit a local restaurant, and enjoy a range of Cretan delicacies, from breads and cheeses to pastries and beyond.

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from $41

PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $188

Why choose this tour? Because we don't just show you Heraklion; we let you taste its soul! In a city of tourist traps, our Authentic Food & History Tour stands out by combining monumental landmarks with "hidden" culinary gems. A Complete Feast: Go beyond snacks! Enjoy Handmade Bougatsa at Lions Square, world-famous Gyros at Hovoli, and a sit-down Farm-to-Table feast at the prestigious Arismari & Varsamo. The Local Secret: Explore the 1866 Central Market as a local. Taste aged Graviera cheese, mountain herbs, and premium olive oil. Culture & Views: Balance your appetite with history at St. Minas Cathedral, St. Titus Church, and the majestic Venetian Walls for 360-degree Aegean views. Intimate Experience: Small groups ensure personalized stories about Cretan longevity and the secrets of Raki. All tastings included. Come hungry, leave as a local!

Heraklion : Walking city tour & Food tasting

Heraklion : Walking city tour & Food tasting

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Avoid tourist-heavy dining spots and the challenge of finding truly authentic local food experiences on your own in Crete. This intimate small-group tour of Crete (limited to just four guests) takes you into rural villages and a traditional family cellar to sample homemade wines, spirits, and Cretan dishes. With easy walking between stops, you gain deeper insight into local culture, olive oil traditions, and small producers while enjoying a relaxed, guided tasting experience.

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from $147

Chania Villages Food Experience [non-touristy] - Crete

Chania Villages Food Experience [non-touristy] - Crete

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Heraklion from a local’s perspective on a guided eco e-bike tour through the city’s historic streets and hidden corners. Ride alongside a native Cretan as you explore lesser-known neighborhoods, hear the stories behind the people who shaped the city, and stop at favorite local spots to sample regional snacks and drinks. It's an engaging way to experience Heraklion beyond the usual tourist route.

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from $200

Ecobike tour in historic Heraklion

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Wine, Olive Oil, and Honey Tour with Winemaker

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from $88

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Chania Shore Excursion Off Road Vineyard and Winery Tour Half Day

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from $211

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

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Crete during a delightful evening that combines authentic flavors, history, and music. Begin your journey in the charming village of Prasses, where you’ll enjoy local meze and raki at a quaint kafenio. Then, head to the next village for a lively feast featuring traditional Cretan music and folk dancing. Savor a full meal with unlimited local wine, all while experiencing the warmth of Cretan hospitality. Whether you're traveling solo or with family, this night promises a memorable cultural experience. - Enjoy a full traditional dinner at a communal table with fixed dishes. - Unlimited local wine and water included, with 1 soft drink per child. - Free pick-up and drop-off from your hotel for convenience. - Vegetarian options available upon request, catering to diverse dietary needs.

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from $105

Rethymno: Cretan Night with Dinner and Live Music, LOCAL GUIDE

Rethymno: Cretan Night with Dinner and Live Music, LOCAL GUIDE

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Day Trip Elafonisi Island From Chania Guided with Honey Tasting

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from $70

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $33

Immerse yourself in Crete’s culture and cuisine on this full-day 4WD safari from Chania. Sample fine Cretan wines at a local vineyard, watch a demonstration of traditional knife making, then peek into an olive mill and learn about the island’s famous extra-virgin olive oil. Finally, indulge in a delicious lunch at a local tavern and taste typical Cretan specialties like seafood, feta cheese and savory pies.

Crete's Wine and Olives Safari Tour from Chania

Crete's Wine and Olives Safari Tour from Chania

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Western Crete's rugged landscapes yield extraordinary produce, yet they're tough for ordinary vehicles to access. With a small group for a more personalized service, get off the beaten track on this intimate 4WD safari experience. Taste extra virgin olive oil and five different wines at the Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill; touch an ancient olive tree; and enjoy a Cretan lunch with a round of drinks and dessert.

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from $123

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch - Semi Private Safari Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Join us on this Wine Raki and Olive Oil Tasting Private Tour in Heraklion, Crete and allow us to introduce you to the wine culture and traditions that have shaped this stunning island for centuries. Let the magic of Crete's vineyards and winery enchant you on this unforgettable experience. We invite you to visit the region of Peza, wich is most famous region in Crete for three things, It's wineries, olive oil factories and for It's potteries. Learn about the history and tradition of local grapes, wine and olive oil making, while you're diving into the wines tastes, in the best winery we have selected for you. Taste the indigenous varieties of Crete such a Dafni Kotsifali, Thrapsathiri, Plyto, Malvasia di Candia, Muscat of Spina or of the local with International varieties such a Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon combined with Cretan cheeses. Lunchtime arrives, and we indulge in a traditional Cretan feast at a quaint taverna nestled in a quaint village of Katalagari.

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from $176

Wine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery - Private Tour

Wine Raki Olive Oil Tasting and Pottery - Private Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $141

Travelers to Crete tend to stick to the well-worn paths between major towns and attractions, like Knossos and Rethymnon. This tour, operated using a four-wheeled all-terrain-vehicle, unlocks the Cretan backroads and off-road trails. See parts of Crete that most visitors to the island miss, steal a glimpse into local life away from the main tourist routes and learn how the storied past of the Melidoni Cave stretches back through time.

Bali Rethymno Panormo unforgettable cross-country experience

Bali Rethymno Panormo unforgettable cross-country experience

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from $112

Indulge in Heraklion's culinary wonders and get your steps in at the same time on this small-group or private walking tour. Discover hidden gems, and Cretan cheese, and feast on delectable local fare. Leave the tourists behind as visit eight local hotspots to savor the true flavors of Heraklion. Embrace your inner cheese connoisseur as you sample unique Cretan cheeses and learn how to select them.

Heraklion Food Stories Walking Tour with 8 local-favorite stops

Digenakis winery - Wine tasting experience

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from $114

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $22

Spend a day at Acqua Plus, the most popular water park on Crete. The park is divided into two sides, one for all ages and one for adults only. Facilities are clean, well-run, and safe, with multiple lifeguards on duty at all times. In addition to the many games, slides, and water rides inside the park, there is a beautiful garden in the center with Cretan flowers and trees, exotic flowers, weeping willows, palm trees, bougainvilleas, French marigolds and more greenery, making for a nice escape form the heat and sun.

Aquaplus Admission Ticket

1 dayFree Cancellation

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from $35

Likely to Sell Out

Private Boat Cruise Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island from Kissamos

• Private boat trip to Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Island and Agios Sozon • Swim in turquoise waters and discover peaceful hidden spots • Choose to hike up to Gramvousa’s Venetian fortress for panoramic views • Relax on board with soft drinks, beer and wine included • Enjoy a private sea experience with authentic Cretan hospitality • Taste authentic Cretan flavors during your private sea experience

Private Boat Cruise Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island from Kissamos

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from $862

Maximize time in Crete with a half-day private tour of Chania and its surroundings. Get picked up at your hotel or chosen location in Chania and set out on a sightseeing tour focused on local history and heritage. See top landmarks including the Old Venetian Harbor, Lighthouse of Chania, Firkas Fortress, and Hassan Pascha Mosque. Get to know Chania's Old Town and the many cultures that influenced its character.

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

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $552

PRIVATE TOUR - Winery+Olive Oil Factory-Old Traditional Villages

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $305

Your Eye Travel guide picks you up by minibus in which we drive up in the mountains to a village for an out- and indoor guided production tour. At an amazing place surrounded by the olive trees we start with a the wine tasting where we try 7 PREMIUM Cretan wines. Every wine guided with a professional explanation so you will really experience the full flavours. Or you like more privacy and tasting 4 EXCLUSIVE wines, also tasting selected Cretan cheese and 6 of Cretan delicacies?

LUXURY PRIVATE Wine Tasting in CRETE (also for CRUISE SHIPS)

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from $193

Private Tour Elafonisi Beach with Honey Olive Oil & Wine Tastings

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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!!

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

Teresa_S, Jul 2026

Wine and chicken

The visit to soap factory was interesting but we didn't get to make soap, lovely products. The olive factory is a small business nicely see. The wine tasting was good, lovely atmosphere family run. Dinner was in small taverna chicken and chips white wine or water. Unfortunately the driver did not talk to the tour would have been nice if he gave some i formation.about the island and where we were.

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

Christine_R, Jun 2026

Intimate Catamaran and Clear waters

Fantastic way to spend a day and enjoy Balos. Jacob and the crew gave us a great experience. Smaller catamaran w around 20 guests (saw other catamarans with what looked like 60 people - appreciate the smaller group vs crowd). Incredibly still and beautiful water. If you’re up for it, bring water shoes to explore on land and shoes if you want to hike up to the fortress (~10 mins of vertical steps). We had perfect weather w minimal wind. Will book again next time I’m in Crete.

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

D_S, May 2026

Great way to see the mountains!

This tour is a great way to see the mountains and areas that are no easily accessible, we visited the ancient olive tree, tasted delicious olive oil and wine and had a great lunch at Milia Mountain resort. We also stopped for a local honey tasting, our guide Yannis was excellent and very knowledgeable about the island and had great suggestions for activities!

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

Nick_S, Aug 2025

Wonderful day of wine tasting with an excellent lunch

A really well planned out and enjoyable day in the wine region of Heraklion. We visited 2 wineries, touring the winery and sampling many many wines (with snacks of cheese, salads and breads to soak it up!). We then headed to the village of Archanes, to taste olive oil and enjoy a delicious 4 course meal accompanied by another 5 wines! We would highly recommend this tour, but don’t expect to stay sober!

Chania: Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling Tour & SUP

Carolyn_L, Aug 2025

One of our best...

One of our best snorkeling adventures. We went to 3 different spots and saw varieties of fish, urchins, sponge, eel. Adriana was a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable when asked about marine life. She and Kostas, the boat captain were very supportive for non-swimmer like me and made sure I was all right and comfortable in the water.