Walking “Food Tasting Tour” In The Town Of Chania

This food tour was an amazing experience. Jon was so informative and shared great information about the food and the country. We ate so much fresh delicious food in all the local hang outs. Everything was perfect but the Gyro was the best we have ever had. A perfect way to spend the day in Chanis.

We highly recommend this lovely tour, by a Chania local! Our guide was knowledgeable, interesting, and easy to listen to. We learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves immensely. The food was outstanding and the people friendly. We also appreciated the ability to take our two-year-old granddaughter along with us; she was given royal treatment!

Excellent! Great variety- engaged and entertaining guide. Truly enjoyable.

Cristos was knowledgeable and friendly. His choice of restaurants was perfect.

Come Hungry! It’s a great experience getting to learn alot about Chania, the local food to the region, and getting to enjoy it too. Our personal favorites were the greek coffee and the guide!

This was a relaxed and great tour. Christos, our guide was so informative and he had so many little surprises for us. Most of the stops we went to were family run for many generations. Christos‘S knowledge of the area, traditions and food as well as his sense of humour made the day great. Thanks.

Meat way over cooked.. tasting good. Edmatpmapireakh excellent Market growlers store excellent ………….

An impressive amount of food - arrive hungry! Maria was great - really personable and friendly, classic Greek hospitality.

We had such an amazing time! A highlight of our trip to Crete. All the food was amazing. Organized, on-time, fun, and delicious. My husband and I went back to one of the food spots the following day because we loved it so much. Highly recommend.

Christof is clearly a locally raised young man. He knows all the best of places and many locals who reached out to chat on our tour. Delicious food, worked around my cousin’s food allergy, and helped us find a great leather shop for a unique purse. Highly recommend!

Maria was a friendly helpful guide with lots of great information about the different foods we were tasting. The pace was relaxed and we had lots of time to chat. There were only 4 of us on this tour so it was very easy to negotiate the crowds. The information forwarded to us about restaurants and the names of the places we visited was appreciated.

Our guide, Maria, took us to seven stops at Chania restaurants, bakeries, and specialty food shops. She was delightful company as we shared savory bites, sweet treats, and several local beverages. We also enjoyed visiting the shops selling items like herbs and oils - the shopkeepers explained their products and offered samples. Walking route was well organized and not tiring. Highly recommend. You will not leave hungry!

We had a great time on the walking food tour with Cristos. His enthusiasm was abundantly evident and he made sure all participants had a good time. It was a small group experience, so it was easy to interact and enjoy the great food offerings and the history of them in the culture. A great way to get introduced to the city of Chania and the history of Crete.

Overall GREAT experience! Christos entertained us for quite some time - providing a mix of Chania history and culture in addition to unique places to sample the local cuisine. Very experienced guide who tells great stories and shared opinions on Chania living. Each stop was unique and shared a different lens of local food. It was clear there was a strong investment in creating a structured, yet flexible and enjoyable program. One of the best food tours we have been on! Highly recommend!

This is a great way to try some authentic Cretan foods and learn a little history as well . Our guide was great and ensured all types of Diets were taken care of. He was attentive to questions and enthusiastic about everything he shared with us.

We had a wonderful experience with John on this tour. He was so knowledgeable about the history and cuisine of Chania, and took us to several authentic and delicious stops along the way. Great experiences, lots to taste along the way, bring your appetites!

A must TASTE tour. I really enjoyed my time on this walking tour. Christos was an amazing guide! He took us through both new and old town to stop at 7 different places to try authentic Cretan foods. I enjoyed everything so much! I also enjoyed the presentation about the different herbs and teas. It was such a unique experience. As a female solo traveler, I felt extremely safe and would highly recommend for my foodies!

Great food, great history and wonderful guide. Definitely show up hungry. John was very knowledgeable.

This was one of the highlights of our trip to Crete! Our guide, Christos, was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the local food and culture, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable. The tour took us to so many amazing local spots that we never would have found on our own. Every stop offered something delicious, and the food was truly spectacular from beginning to end. The pacing was perfect, with plenty of time to enjoy each tasting, learn about the food, and walk through beautiful Chania without ever feeling rushed or overly full. My favorite stop was the authentic gyro. It was hands-down one of the best I've ever had. The tzatziki was absolutely incredible, fresh, flavorful, and so good that I wish I could have it for lunch every day! If you're visiting Chania and want to experience authentic local cuisine, I highly recommend this tour. The variety, quality, and quantity of food exceeded our expectations, and it was an amazing value for the price. Thank you, Christos, for such a memorable experience! Highly recommended!

Excellent tour ! Christos was amazing ! Great variety of foods - well paced and local delights. Strongly recommend this tour.

Christos gave us so much more than just a food tour. It was an amazing and insightful experience that combined the delicious flavors of Chania with the city’s fascinating history and culture. Of course, the food was incredible, but what made the tour especially memorable was how much we learned about Chania along the way. Christos shared so many interesting stories and facts about the city, giving us a much deeper appreciation for its history, culture, and traditions. Christos was also incredibly welcoming and eager to answer any questions we had. You could genuinely tell how much he enjoys sharing his knowledge and love for Chania with others, and his enthusiasm made the experience that much more enjoyable. My advice: come prepared with an empty stomach because there is plenty of delicious food to enjoy, and an open mind ready to soak up all the fascinating stories, history, and local knowledge along the way. If you're visiting Chania, I highly recommend this experience. You’ll leave not only very full, but also with a much greater appreciation and understanding of the city and Cretan culture. It truly is more than a food tour!

John met us early, ended up getting a private tour. He sprinkled in history of Crete and the food - which was all delicious and plenty of it !! He took us to several different authentic places to try their local specialty. We highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed.

Our family of 4 had such a fun time on our tour! Maria our guide was fantastic - very knowledgeable and made our time together very entertaining. The foods we sampled ( there was so much food so make sure you go hungry!) and the experiences were a great way to get to know local Chania . Would highly recommend his tour !

This was a wonderful experience. Christos is passionate and knowledgeable about the Cretan food of his home town. The food sampled was plentiful and delicious and the whole experience was not rushed. Highly recommend this tour.

Great experience with Christos! The food and the places were authentic, delicious, fresh! It was a great way to discover real cuisine from Chania.

We booked a private walking tasting tour for our shore excursion from a cruise. Jon was a fantastic and entertaining guide who took us to 7 spots to try the best of local food and legendary restaurants that had been in business for years, including one that was established 98 years ago. Each place was expecting us and knew our guide so we were seated quickly and food came out almost immediately. Jon told us the history of the food and the area, as well as explaining each dish and its ingredients.. We had gyros unlike any we’ve ever had, bougatsa, moussaka, Chaniotiko boureki, loukoumades, (think I got those right!) and so many other delicious treats plus Greek coffee. We then walked from new town to old town to a grocery store where we tasted olive oils (and Jon and explained how to properly taste them), pistachio butter, honey, marmalade, and balsamic vinegar. It was beyond anything I was expecting and far more food than I had anticipated. Jon also walked us through the old town shopping area and to the port and frequently gave us opportunities for pictures. He took us through cute little streets and explained the fort structures as well. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour or guide. All four of us in our group felt this was a very memorable and delightful experience. Wonderful!!!

Christos gave an amazing experience, not only did we have some of the best food we have eaten in all of Greece but also the stops at the herbal store and grocery store were such a treat and the highlight of my trip, we learned so much, we definitely recommend ✨

We had a great tour. Did it on the first day of our trip. Gave us a real introduction to the old city. So much more than just food. Our tour guide “Oil John” was excellent. So thankful to have him alongside.

Olive Oil John was an excellent and very informative guide, great morning exploring Chania combined with some amazing cooked food, wine, olive oil, jams and desert tastings. Really enjoyed the whole experience 👍. Highly recommended.

Great food tour, Christos was knowledgeable engaging and took us to a variety of places with great food. Then followed up with local recommendations for the rest of our trip.

What a lovely day.. cannot rate this experience highly enough. The food was amazing and our guide was interesting and good humoured. Lovely food we tried in lots of different places. I was so full!! This is a great chance to sample some lovely authentic Greek food. Thank you so much!

Fantastic food tour! Loads of amazing food and drink. We did the tour on our first day so we knew the best areas to visit. Guide was friendly and knowledgable. Great value for money. Go hungry!

We booked this food tour to get an overview of traditional Cretan food during our visit to the island of Crete. We met Christos, our guide, at a local landmark that was an easy ten minute walk from our hotel next to the harbor in Chania. There were six stops total where we tried a variety of different foods that are local to Crete. All of the places we stopped were locally owned, many dating back several generations of Cretan families. Christos was a great guide. We enjoyed his interaction with each person on the tour and not only learned about local Cretan cuisine, but also lots of cultural insight into Cretan current events and history with Crete. We definitely learned things we didn't know about the history of Crete, its entry into the EU, and its adoption of the Euro and how difficult it is for so many Cretans to make ends meet. Christos was friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. Highly recommend this tour if you want a taste of Cretan cuisine and culture.

This was a highlight of our trip. Come with empty stomachs because there is no shortage of food. Jon, our guide was so good!

If you are visiting Chania, booking this tour with Christos is a absolute must. From the moment we met him, his warmth, passion, and genuine love for his hometown made us feel right at home. This isn't just a basic tour, Christos brings the history and food culture of Chania to life. He knows the local shop owners, bakers, and artisans personally, and every single stop felt intentional and authentic. We sampled incredible Cretan delicacies, explored charming local spots like the herb and olive oil shops, and learned so much about the culture, history, and ingredients that make this region so special. Christos paced the day perfectly, ensuring we were comfortable, entertained, and most importantly—extremely well-fed! He also gave us excellent recommendations for the rest of our time in the area. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Christos, for a fantastic day we can’t recommend this experience enough! Franca & Rick

Great tour, one of the best we have ever been on. Friendly and knowledgeable guide, amazing food. The visit to the herb shop was a great addition. Highly recommend.

Excellent experience with Christos. We were a small group of 5 which was preferred. The food was amazing and it was great learning more about the culture.

Our tour guide, Giannis, was so kind and informative! You could feel how much he loves Crete at every stop!

This is a definite “must do” tour. Christos was the perfect tour leader. The food choices and the tastings and the herb shop were all excellent. He was informative and genuinely really enthusiastic about the topic. We had a great time.

Great few hours exploring the city and places to eat. Christos is great, like walking around town with a friend, he also sent us an email afterwards with details of where we had eaten and suggestions of other places to try whilst here. Fab trip in a small group, loved the tasting visit to try olive oils, balsamic vinegar amongst other delights! Would highly recommend as a great start to see the town

What an experience John our guide was kind very knowledgeable about Chania and Crete and he had a great sense of humour. This is a must do food tour 10 out of 10 and please go hungry. Thank you John for an our wonderful tour.

Amazing food tour of Chania with a wonderful guide, Christos! On our first full day in Chania, we wanted a fun way to explore the city and try some local foods. This was our first trip to Crete and we were excited to see everything! Our guide, Christos met us in the center of town and took us to so many places! We had a small group of 7 people and got to try a TON of food. Definitely do not eat breakfast beforehand, you will get plenty of delicious treats! Our favorites were the olive oil tasting and the gyros! We even went back a got more after the tour to take home to our family and friends! Many thanks to Christos for showing us the city and all the food it has to offer! Highly recommend booking this tour if you are visiting the area and want to eat like a local!

Our guide Christos was very friendly and the tour with him was very fun. We had a taste of different kind of foods local to Crete and Chania. Apart from food tasting we also tasted olive oil, honey and other local products. During the food tour we also had a tour of Chania as well.

Christos is a phenomenal host. He grew up in Chania his whole life and knows the restaurant owners personally and their stories. He is charismatic and is so willing to answer any questions you may have on the food or lifestyle here. We learned so much on our tour, and he gave us additional recommendations after we were completed for the rest of our stay. Perfect experience, highly recommend to all travelers!

Christos was absolutely the best guide. We had an amazing time on the tour, every stop was filled with flavor and we learned so much about Cretan culture and the history of Chania. I absolutely recommend this tour to anyone coming to Chania - you will not be disappointed!

Come hungry! Family friendly! Christos meet our family on time and prepared to navigate our tour in the Greece heat. We had such a lovely time and learned so much about the beautiful city of Chania. We have taken many food tours throughout Europe and this one was by far our favorite. Thank you, Christos!

Our guide John took us around Chania and we stopped at numerous businesses to try their offerings. The servings were very generous and in the end more than I could eat. Hands down I had the best chicken souvlaki and enjoyed the wide variety of things we tasted. Near the end of the tour we went to an herbal shop where the owner shared his broad knowledge of local herbs and their uses. John had a deep knowledge of the island, its food and people. He regaled us with stories while we were busy eating and we really enjoyed this personal touch. On this tour you will get more than your money’s worth!

Variety of authentic food. Huge portions. Friendly guide. Good timing and ended up having a private tour.Everyone should do this in the beginning of their trip! Highly recommend.

Christos was incredible! Not only did he take us on the most authentic food experience, he was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. He was extremely accommodating, as we booked last minute. The places he took us to were not touristy locations, but rather where the locals eat and that was exactly what we were looking for. He even provided us with extra “must dos and eats” to continue our exploration in Chania. The unique blend of cuisine allowed us to truly get a taste for Cretan dishes. We came hungry and left with extremely full bellies and new knowledge. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a unique experience with a lovely tour guide!