Private Tour
Heraklion: Cretan private cooking lesson with lunch in Arolithos
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village organizes Cretan cooking lessons. Take a mini-tour in the Arolithos museum, prepare your own dishes, and delight in the foods you have created.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
It will be our great pleasure to welcome you to one of the most beautiful sights in Crete, Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village We will walk around the little streets visiting the premises and the museum where you will see the exhibition of our familial collection of old objects. We will visit the two old houses which will travel us back in time. Later on, we will go to the taverna where we will prepare together the delicious dishes of several recipes which we also consume in our weekly diet. Traditional Cretan cuisine is considered to be one of the healthiest in the world. Here you can learn from us the secrets around each dish and participate hands-on in the process. You can create stuffed vine leaves, stuffed vegetables, pork with wine sauce, lamb with green beans, ntakos, tzatziki, and cheese pies. In case you have special dietary needs or allergies then you shall inform us beforehand to adapt the menu to your demands. You will enjoy the dishes you have prepared. Local wine and mineral water are included. The taverna has a panoramic view over the nearest valley and Heraklion City. Your host and our team will be there to make you feel welcome and offer you a precious experience.
Sample Menu
starter
Stuffed vine leaves
Stuffed vines leaves sprinkled with lemon juice
starter
Tzatziki
Yogurt with cucumber , garlic, olive oil, salt and vinegar
starter
Kritharokouloura- Ntakos
Rusk barley with tomato olive oil and feta cheese
starter
Mpekri meze
Pork with onions, olive oil, pepper and wine
main
Lamb in red sauce with green beans
Lamb with tomato sauce wine and green beans
dessert
Sarikopites "sour cheese pies"
Dough with cheese and honey
What‘s Included
We prepare the food and having dinner
All the materials and equipments we need are included
Private transportation
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Heraklion: Cretan private cooking lesson with lunch in Arolithos
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Delicious greek cooking with a little history in a beautiful village on the hill
Q5835YKdanl,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly tour guide with good knowledge of the local village and musueum/crafts. She also taught the cooking class which had a great amount and variety of delicious greek cuisine using lots of lovely olive oil. I was alone on this tour as it was out of season in November but I was very grateful they ran it for me as many of the others had closed for the year. We made dakos, briam meze (i think) with lamb and pork, also tzatziki, stuffed vibe leaves, gemista and cheese pies. All were very lovely. The village was very quiet and peaceful at this time of year and the views across the countryside are spectacular. Thanks to my hosts Evie and Hara. I really enjoyed it 😁
Such a fun experience!!
Carrie B,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience for my family and friends while we were visiting Crete and would highly recommend!
Fantastic experience
A2690DQraymondc,,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. Great tour of the village and the cooking class was so much fun for my entire family. Ava was awesome!
Fantastic Afternoon
237sierrac,,May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was kind and very informative. She answered all our questions and was patient throughout. We very much enjoyed the experience and the food was amazing!
Wonderful experience!
168lania,,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing experience! I highly recommend this excursion for others. An informative tour prior to the cooking lesson.
Birthday Cooking Class
nikia876,,Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this cooking class as a surprise birthday present for my hubby while on holiday - and it was fabulous! The setting is just super cute and Evy was so lovely and informative throughout the museum tour and the cooking class. We completed several dishes, starters, mains and dessert, alongside lovely local wine and Raki. Getting to eat the food you prepped looking out over the wonderful scenery was just perfect. Thank you so much for an amazing day :)
Whole family had fun!
Marla T,,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Alexandria was a fabulous guide! We enjoyed touring the museum & traditional homes to learn about Crete’s history & culture. My whole family (husband & I with early 20s sons) had fun preparing the Cretan dishes. They turned out delicious. It was an extra treat to eat outside & listen to the music from a christening celebration & watch the dancing.
Fantastic cooking class
AlaceyB,,Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic cooking and history lesson with a great view for added benefit. We had a great chef and enjoyed eating our creations.
Fun cooking class
ceciliabQ3453FS,,May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so much fun at this class! Our instructor, Alexandria, was very kind, funny, and knowledgeable. First we had a tour of the museum, then we made dolmades, taziki, and a few other delicious dishes! We sat outside to eat, and the view was amazing. Highly recommend.
Wonderful !
michelle k,,Sep 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved the cooking class and the tour of the village. The food was amazing and cannot wait to try the te pies at home. What a lovely afternoon and incredible experience . The location is beautiful and was a gift to spend the afternoon there with my daughter
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