Join us and live an incredible journey through the Cretan cuisine and culture...
Tour Highlights
• Introduction and welcome drink
• Vegetable picking from the family garden
• Cooking class of traditional Cretan recipes
• Experience the use of the old wood-oven
• Hear the stories and origins behind each dish
• Wine tasting combined with cheese platters in Cretan varieties
• Tour around the theme rooms of the family house
• Introduction of the Cretan weaving tradition
• Admire extraordinary artifacts of the past and learn about the Cretan way of life in the previous centuries
• Feel part of a local family inside an embracing environment
• Enjoy the spectacular front and rear view of the cottage to the sea and the mountain
• Savor the freshly made dinner along with good Cretan wine
Tour Options
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Small-group cooking class
English speaking, local driver/guide
Recipes & photos taken on tour are sent electronically via e-mail
Commemorative gifts
All ingredients for your lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan/minibus
Use of apron and cooking utensils
Wine & Food tasting
Not included
Gratuities (optional)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
605 reviews
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Important Information
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is comfortable clothing - good shoes
Please check the pick up areas before you book this tour.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Real Cretan Cooking Experience take?
The Real Cretan Cooking Experience lasts about 6 hours.
How much does The Real Cretan Cooking Experience cost?
Prices start at $126 per person for this Crete experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel The Real Cretan Cooking Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is The Real Cretan Cooking Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Real Cretan Cooking Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 605 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by GS TOURS CHANIA LTD.
Reviews(605)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Fearless57067993489
September 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible experience
Incredible experience and highly recommended for those looking for an exciting introduction to Cretan cooking and hospitality. The tour guide and site hosts were extraordinary. Don’t miss out on this amazing food adventure.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and enthusiastic recommendation! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Cretan cooking, warm hospitality, and overall food adventure. It’s especially rewarding to hear that the guide and hosts made your experience so memorable. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
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curtisdS1342DG
September 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Must do
What an amazing tour that we finished our vacation on. Truly a real homemade Cretan dinner. Very happy to have booked this tour
Operator response
We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the authentic flavors and warm atmosphere of a truly homemade Cretan dinner! It means a lot to hear that you were happy with your choice to join us. Thank you for sharing your kind words, and we hope to welcome you again soon!
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elizabethbR7751ZA
September 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best Crete Dining Experience
The best experience I’ve ever had traveling. The food was amazing and the family hosting was incredible warm and welcoming. You learn so much about Crete their culture. Would recommend to everyone!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your beautiful review! We’re truly happy to hear that this was such a memorable experience for you. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we’re delighted that you enjoyed the food, the warm family atmosphere, and learning more about Cretan culture and traditions. Thank you for recommending us — we hope to welcome you back to Crete again someday!
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ycS777EE
September 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highlight of our trip on Crete!
It was much more than just a cooking class! We were picked up very on time, and our driver was very friendly and he could speak many different languages. It was very fun making Greek food with a small group of people who come from different countries and cultures. The location was in the white mountains with great mountain and ocean views. We tasted cheese, wines and honey, fed sheeps and goats, visited a mini museum owned by the family host and learned a lot about history, food and culture of Crete island. We of course also made very delicious Greek dishes! I would say it was the highlight of our stay on Crete!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that it became one of the highlights of your stay in Crete.
It was a pleasure having you with us and sharing not only our food, but also a little piece of our family, our traditions and our way of life. We’re especially glad you enjoyed meeting the animals, tasting the local products and exploring our little museum.
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Crete one day!
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dziubsu
September 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
cooking class in the White Mountains
a very beautiful experience
a guide who is passionate
a family that welcomes us warmly
A very good time!
Operator response
Merci beaucoup pour votre chaleureux commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un si beau moment à nos côtés. C’est un grand plaisir de savoir que la passion de notre guide et l’accueil chaleureux de la famille ont contribué à rendre votre expérience si agréable. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau ! 😊
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Culture67991474462
September 16, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Experience Cretan hospitality
We won't forget this experience anytime soon! A wonderful location in the middle of the mountains and such warm hosts! We really enjoyed the evening in nice company.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Cretan history and life on Crete.
In addition, we were able to take many cooking tips home with us and are already looking forward to a Greek evening with friends, where we will recreate the recipes.
An all-around successful evening, a very special experience, and highly recommended!!!! We would love to come back ☺️
Operator response
Vielen herzlichen Dank für diese wunderbaren Worte! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie diesen besonderen Abend so genossen haben und die Location, die herzliche Atmosphäre und unsere Gastgeber in so guter Erinnerung behalten werden. Wie schön, dass Sie neben vielen Eindrücken über die kretische Geschichte und das Leben auf Kreta auch einige Kochtipps mit nach Hause nehmen konnten! Wir hoffen, dass Ihr griechischer Abend mit Freunden genauso genussvoll wird. Vielen Dank für Ihre Empfehlung – wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen! Bis zum nächsten Mal auf Kreta!
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K6626MRshanem
September 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Must try when in Crete
Tour was spectacular and George our host was amazing.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that George made your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback!
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Marilyn_B
September 11, 2026 · via Viator
A night to remember.
This was the most fantastic experience.
From start to finish with our wonderful guide to the family that greeted us when we arrived this far exceeded our expectations.
Very informative, from the family history to the history of Crete and on to the wonderful food that we prepared with the help and guidance of the wonderful Maria.
So much food and wine.
Would recommend this 100 percent.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience and enjoyed the cooking, food, wine, and stories of Crete. It was truly our pleasure to welcome you, and we sincerely appreciate your kind recommendation!
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849duncans
September 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Cretan cooking + a lot more!
Wonderful experience- this was not just a cooking class!
Picked up at 3:30 pm dropped off at 11 pm
It incorporated learning some Cretan history , culture , sheep feeding, wine tasting, beautiful scenery and a lovely meal ( + wine at the end)
We had a friendly mixed group of 11 people.
Special mention to tour guide Alex- who was kind, knowledgeable and helped things run v smoothly.
If you like food,fun and wine - this tour is a must
Thoroughly recommended and a real highlight of our holiday
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that the Real Cretan Cooking Experience became such a memorable highlight of your holiday. ❤️
We love that you appreciated that it’s much more than just a cooking class — from discovering Cretan history and culture to feeding the sheep, tasting local wine, enjoying the scenery, and of course sharing a delicious meal together. These authentic moments are exactly what we hope our guests take home with them.
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Alex. His knowledge, kindness, and easy-going nature are a wonderful part of the experience, and we’re delighted he helped make your evening so enjoyable.
Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you again in Crete for more food, fun and wine! 🍷🌿
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cdotw
August 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Go and visit an authentic family business in the mountains
Fantastic experience overall, made memories and learned some great recipes
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience and enjoyed learning new recipes along the way. It’s always a pleasure to know that our guests leave with both wonderful memories and delicious recipes to recreate at home.
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