Food Odyssey, A Historical Culinary Tour of Chania




Uncover Chania's culinary history on a 4-hour tour with an expert guide. Enjoy tastings and explore specialty shops as you delve into the diverse flavors and societies that shaped the region.
Experience Details
Travel off the beaten tourist path on this 4 hour delicious culinary adventure with an experimental archaeologist- food historian, Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner. Get a glimpse of Chania gastronomy and society and satisfy your appetite for fascinating food history, food politics and culture with delectable tastings.
Following the trails 'carved' by the Arabs, Jews, Venetians, Ottomans, Greeks from Asia Minor and other immigrants who have passed through Chania, adding their flavors to the local cuisine, you will experience a multisensory food event and delicacies from one-of-a-kind specialty food shops while enjoying the opportunity to understand better the culinary history of the city and how the locals eat.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Please advise of any food restrictions (e.g. allergies) upon booking. Your guide will do the best to accommodate your specific needs
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Casual dress, comfortable shoes and clothing recommended
What You’ll Experience
Chania Town
bougatsa Chania
Municipal Market of Chania
Chania Town
Old Venetian Harbor
Splantzia Square
Splanzia
Meeting & Pickup
Kidonias 29, Kidonias, Chania, Greece, GR, 731 35
Open in Google MapsThe PLATANOS OF SPLANTZIAS, Platia 1821, Chania, Greece, GR, 731 32
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Mariana was generous with her time, her knowledge, and her cooking talents. We learned about the history of Cretan foods, sampled many things including her homemade cheese, and left with a sachet o...read more
Mariana was an outstanding host! She is an archeological culinary historian and has such a deep understanding of the history of food. She brought us to four different shops for morning pastries (sa...read more
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