1. Chania Food Stories

Chania Food Stories

Chania, Crete | Food & drink, Local culture, Relaxed, Walking tour
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  • Chania
  • 4 hours
  • 9.30AM
  • No
  • 92 € pp

  • Food & Culture

Experience the unique beauty and culture of Chania


Tour snapshot
Experience the unique beauty and culture of Chania by joining this amazing walking tour through one of Greece’s most picture-pretty cities. Chania has everything: ancient ruins, centuries-old monuments, strong local traditions, and exquisite cuisine that you get to taste during the tour. Leave your guidebook aside and follow us into traditional neighborhoods and lesser-known corners – each spot, every backstreet you’ll pass along has a story to tell!  

Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tour:
  • On this tour, you meet a local greengrocer, cheesemonger, butcher, and fishmonger, and other family-owned businesses that sell their own Cretan-only products.
  • Visit one of the last remaining Chania workshops with traditional handmade Cretan knives and hear stories about this tradition by the knife maker.
  • During this tour, you sample locally-sourced food from Crete’s villages, farmers and stock-breeders.
Meeting point
We will be waiting on the square in front of the Chania Municipal Market or Chania old Market. Pl. Agoras 69 / Old Chania Market, Chania 731 32. Guests’ pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your hotel lobby or port at your cruise ship. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name.  
Highlights
  • Wander through layers of history and cultural influences, listening to tales, myths, and legends of the Old Town.
  • Meet local artisans in their workshop, learn about their work and even try your own skills.
  • Explore the town’s century-old market with a local – Cretan products and groceries.
  • Watch how phyllo is handmade by one of Greece’s last pastry masters.
  • Stroll around the old Ottoman and Jewish Quarters and discover the “Street of the Knives” as well as other off-the-beaten-path corners.
  • Taste local mezedes and sip raki in a historic neighborhood.
Includes
  • Coffee or a soft drink
  • Sampling of local products such as olives, honey, olive oil, local sweets, local tapas and beverages
  • Additional food and drink
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips and gratuities