Top 7 Cooking Classes in Crete

1.Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 529 reviews · 6 hours · from $129Our pick

Chania White Mountains cooking class with garden herbs, Cretan recipes like ntakos and tzatziki, plus wine, cheese, and jar desserts.

“Overall excellent experience! I do recommend this. However I would tell you to bring a water bottle as there isn’t a lot of opportunity to have water until a couple hours in!”

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2.The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 528 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $133.02Top rated

A small-group Cretan cooking class from Chania, in a family home in the White Mountains, with wine tasting, a shared meal, recipes, and photos.

“This tour can only be described as magical. Every element, from the guide to the breathtaking location, felt like a dream. The view was enchanting, and the ladies who welcomed us imparted their wisdom on cooking with the golden oil, sharing secrets of its flavors. We unanimously agreed that this day would be etched in our memories forever. Every moment was perfectly organized and truly worth every penny.”

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3.Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic Enjoy traditional Cretan meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133.08

Hands-on Cretan cooking near Chania, from kleftiko lamb and dolmades to ntakos and honey kalitsounia, with wine included.

“I truly can't recommend this experience enough. If you're staying in Chania the location is very convenient and the setting is beautiful. The hosts are an incredibly welcoming family that all have their moments to shine throughout the preparation of each dish. The Dakos/Ntakos were my girlfriend and I's favourite dish by far, so much so that we sought them out at a restaurant the next day (though they weren't as good). If you're even considering booking it, do it!”

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4.Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111.31

Jeep safari across rural Crete with goat milking, pottery, and a real cooking class, plus lunch with wine and a sweet off-road ride.

“Wow! This was a phenomenal experience. When I first booked this tour, my husband and I were a little nervous, 8 hours seemed like such a long time. The day flew by! They pace all the activities out perfectly. We were never bored or rushed. This was a wonderful experience along and we were able to get some stunning photos of the island’s beauty. This tour is a must do for anyone visiting Crete!”

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5.Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114.93

Hands-on Cretan cooking with Marianna and Mama Stella, plus olive oil tasting. Cook five dishes, enjoy wine, and take home recipes.

“We had a warm welcome, made so many friends/cooking companions, as the time flew by. Our hosts conveyed their passion for their cooking as they worked with us to prepare a delicious and bountiful meal. This will definitely be on our list to repeat. What a wonderful experience. Five stars!”

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6.Chrysoula’s Cretan Home Cooking Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $116

Cook Cretan favorites in Chrysoula’s home, bake in a wood oven, and enjoy starters, mains, dessert, plus wine and raki near Rethymno.

“Great Fun. Great Host. Had a really great time with some amazing food and learned some tradional Greek recipes and techniques. Extremely generous with food, wine and Raki ! Make sure to be hungry when you arrive and be prepared for a few rakis. Would definitely recommend !”

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7.Moires: Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 hours · from $100Best value

Hands-on Cretan cooking class on a working olive farm near Moires, plus premium olive oil tasting and a 3-course meal for $100.

“I would recommend this 100% the host was so lovely and her mum was complete joy, please book it, it was an unforgettable experience”

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