The best Chania food tour: Explore the flavors of Crete
Last updated: 12.11.24
If you’re a foodie, exploring Chania through its tasty flavors is a must do activity while in Crete! A Chania food tour is the perfect way to spend a day in the beautiful Greek city Chania, discovering the local cuisine with guidance of an expert.
Is there any better way to get to know a new place than through its food in company with a local guide? I absolutely love trying new local specialities while exploring and getting to know the local cuisine. So far my husband, Nicko, and I have been on food tours in Milano (Italy), Seville (Spain), New York (USA), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Playa del Carmen (Mexico). And now Chania (Greece) has joined our list of culinary adventures. We had an absolutely amazing day tour in Chania thanks to this fun Chania food tour. Therefore I highly recommend you to stroll through the charming city of Chania with a knowledgeable local guide showing you around and sharing his best insider food recommendations and stories with you. You can go ahead and book your own tour online here.
Diving into the flavors of the Greek cuisine you will get an unforgettable day! In this blog post I will share everything you need to know before booking your Chania food tour, that will leave you with unforgettable memories of the Greek cuisine. Furthermore you get essential details about the specific food tour and a review, as I share our personal experience as food tour lovers, and much more. Prepare yourself for your own delicious journey through Chania.
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The best Chania food tour: Explore the flavors of Crete
Why go on a food tour?
What is a food tour?
As the name amplifies a food tour is a tour about food! Generally it’s a guided tour about diving into different flavors of a destination. A guided tour where you typically visit a variety of different restaurants, cafes and/or street food stands to try different dishes and beverages. Think of it like a pub-crawl but for food. Making it the ideal way for travelers and food lovers to discover a new destination’s culinary scene. Food tours are not only fun, but they are also a great way to try delicious and local food you might otherwise miss out on.
Why go on a food tour?
Firstly I have to say how much we love food tours! It’s a perfect way to explore a new place through its cuisine and so far we have done 6 in different countries.
Let’s get into why I think a food tour is a great idea:
First of all you try so many new dishes you didn’t know about and the local guide takes you to the best local spots.
Second food tours are more than just food. During a tour you explore the different neighborhoods accompanied by a local guide, who provides you with a better understanding of the place you’re visiting. It might feel overwhelming to navigate a new country, which makes it even nicer to be guided around and get a lot of tips from a local.
We always try to do the food tour at the beginning of a trip, so we know what to eat for the remainder of our visit and to obtain other local tips for the rest of our stay in that country.
Furthermore it is a great way to learn more about a country’s culture, traditions, history and customs.
Everything you should know about a food tour in Chania
Chania
The Greek city Chania is located at the northern coast of Crete. It’s a charming city that offers a blend of history, culture and a nice scenery. It’s known for its charming old town and vibrant harbor. Chania invites you to wander around the narrow alleys in the old town of Chania. Where you will meet a cozy Mediterranean vibe with colors and lush plants everywhere. You can also enjoy a stroll along the picturesque waterfront and colorful harbor. Here you will find the most popular sightseeing spot in Chania: The Egyptian Lighthouse. It has been standing since the 16th century. You will also encounter other iconic monuments on your waterfront stroll. This includes the mosque Yali Tzamii, the Venetian Shipyards (Neoria) and the ancient Byzantine Walls. All telling a story about the city’s rich cultural past.
Chania is the perfect escape when you’re ready for a break from Crete’s stunning beaches. It’s a great city escape to explore the local charm, history and culture – All very authentic.
If you would like to know more about Chania you can find more information here.
Information about a Chania food tour
In this section you can find more practical information about a walking food tour in the town of Chania.
Changes may occur – Check it while booking.
This table shows what is included and what is not included in the food experience:
| This is included in the Chania food tour: | This is NOT included the food tour: |
| Beverages (alcoholic, coffee or tea) Food tasting English speaking local guide | Tips for the guide Transportation to meeting point Extra drinks |
Other practical information about the food tour:
Group size of food tour:
The food tour takes place in small groups, which contains a maximum of 10 travelers. However for an extra fee you can book the tour as a private tour. You decide this during your booking.
Meeting point and ending point of food tour:
You meet in front of Domino’s Pizza opposite to the taxi station. The location is Kriari 40, Chania 731 35, Greece.
The end point of the tour is The Botanist Brunch Rooms, Theotokopoulou 62, Chania 731 31, Greece.
Duration of food tour:
The food tour takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Times of food tour:
You can join a food tour two times a day. One starts at 09:00 AM and one other at 11:45 AM Monday to Saturday. Check availability online when booking.
Price of food tour:
The food tour costs 79 € per adult when going with a small group. If you want to do a private food tour the price is 160 € per adult with a possible minimum booking of 2 adults.
It’s time to add the Chania food tour to your Crete itinerary. Booking the tour online is super easy.
Review of tour: Our personal experience at a Chania food tour
In this section is our personal experience and opinion expressed about our experience with a Chania food tour.
We met at the meeting point in front of Domino’s Pizza, that was easy to find. At this location we met our nice welcoming local guide and 3 American travelers, who also where a part of the tour.
On our food tour our guide told us a lot of interesting facts about the food and Chania. During the tour as always Nicko and I rated the food and beverage on a scale from 1-10 (10 = the best).
The first stop at this delicious Greek food experiences was Stamatakis. At this place we tried the tasty kalitsounia. It’s a Cretan sweet cheese pastry.
Points for kalitsounia:
Nicko: 8
Nanna: 7
The second stop was Iordanis. At this stop we tried two different bougatsa: One with crème and one with cheese.
Additionally this stop included beverages. Nicko had a Greek coffee and I enjoyed an ice (Cre)tea.
Points for this stop:
Nicko:
Crème: 8
Cheese: 7
Coffee: 5
Nanna:
Crème: 9
Cheese: 5
Ice tea: 9
The third stop was Patsouros.
At this stop we tried a variety of cheeses, olives and honey (graviera, mizithra, anthotiros, feta – thyme honey). We also tried the alcoholic beverage Raki.
Points for this stop:
Nicko:
Overall impression: 7
Favorite: Feta 10
Nanna:
Overall impression: 7
Favorite: Feta 9
Aroma of Nature for herbs (Psarros) was the 4. stop on our tour. While taking a break from the eating we visited a local herb store with a very passionate owner. The smells and products were amazing (we also ended up buying a mixture of Cretan herbs for tea and a BBQ spice mix).
After that we went to Kipros. Which was one of my favorite stops. At this stop we had very tasty gyro pitas. We shared one with chicken and one with pork.
Points for gyro pitas:
Nicko: 9
Nanna: 9
At the end of the tour it was time for some dessert. Our last food stop was at Kronos. During this stop we had two different kinds of loukoumades (kind of a Greek donut): One with chocolate and one without.
Points for this stop:
Nicko:
Chocolate: 8
Classic: 6
Nanna:
Chocolate: 9
Classis: 7
After the dessert stop we strolled around the charming old town of Chania while our guide shared more about this area.
The food tour ended at the harbor.
We had an amazing time! Our guide was fantastic and the food was tasty! Each stop offered a great experience. If you’re going to Crete you can check out this tour and book it here.
Related questions about food tours
Can I do a food tour if I have any food allergies or special preferences?
Absolutely! You can still participate in a food tour even if you have allergies or special dietary needs. Often in the beginning of our tours we get asked if we have any allergies – A few times we answered that question during the booking process. The guides are used to people with allergies and know how to get around it. On our Playa del Carmen food tour one in the group was allergic to peanuts for example.
If you’re in doubt about the company you want to do the food tour with, write them a message before booking.
Are there different types of food tours?
Yes a food tour is not just a food tour. It comes in a variety of themes. Besides local food you can find tours with a special focus if you like. We have done a dessert food tour in New York and a street food tour in Kuala Lumpur. So if you have a sweet tooth or a specific interest, it may be possible to find tours specific for that.
What do you bring to a food tour?
You don’t have to bring anything special other than your booking confirmation. Furthermore a good appetite and your happy mood is great to bring. Comfortable clothes and shoes are nice to wear during a tour.
What language do they speak on a food tour?
Even though it’s a local showing you around, our guides have always been great at speaking English.
The Chania food tour is offered in English.
Always check before buying a tour what language the guide speaks.
When is the best time to go on a food tour?
We recommend you to do a food tour at the beginning of your trip. This way you get a great introduction to the area and what kind of food you would like to eat more of. E.g. in Kuala Lumpur I discovered how much I love Roti Canai – A dish I had never heard about before our food tour, but a dish I enjoyed multiple times the rest of our one month stay in Malaysia.
How big are the groups on a food tour?
Group sizes depend on the specific tour (you can read about their max group sizes before booking).
We have done tours with up to 10 people but also tours with only Nicko and I + the guide.
On our Chania food tour it was just Nicko and I, the guide and 3 American travelers. This food tour will have a maximum of 10 participants.
Will I be full at the end of the food tour?
We have never done a food tour without feeling happily full in the end.
If I don’t like it, do I have to eat it?
No you are not obligated to eat everything you get served. Some people don’t eat the whole portion to leave room for later stops. You do you! Do what you feel best about. But I encourage you to try a bite of everything before deciding if you like it or not, sometimes you might be surprised.
How do I find food tours?
When it comes to discovering the best food tours, we always turn to Viator. It’s incredibly easy to use – You just type “your destination’s name” along with “food tour” in the search bar and you will get a list of options. It’s been our go to for finding these kinds of food experiences and has never let us down.
Can I cancel the food tour?
The cancellation policy of Viator allows you to cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour and get a full refund (always a great idea to double check if their cancellation policy may have been changed before booking).
You will find this food tour in Chania, (Crete, Greek) by clicking the bottom below:
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