Always the first thing you hear about Chania - the Venetian Harbour, the old port, the narrow shopping streets, and waterfront restaurants.

Chania is a small, picturesque town worth getting to know, with a rich history. The history of Chania began in the Neolithic period and goes through Minoan Times, Roman Period (67 BC-330 AD), First Byzantine Period (330-824 AD), Arab Period, Byzantine Period (961-1204 AD), Venetian Period (1204-1645), and Ottoman period (1645-1912).

The city of Chania can be divided into two parts: the old town and the modern city which is the larger one. The old town is situated next to the old harbor and is the matrix around which the whole urban new area was developed. It used to be surrounded by the old Venetian fortifications that started to be built in 1538. Of them, only the eastern and western parts have survived. From the south, the old town is continuous with the new, and from the north the physical border is the sea. The center of the modern city is the area extending next to the old town and especially towards the south.

But what about a private walk tour especially designed around the old town and Venetian port, which reveals Chania's status as a cultural crossroads?

On this tour, your local guide will introduce you to Chania’s turbulent history and cultural identity through story-telling, explore the secret spots and find the hidden treasures of the Old Town.

At the end of the tour, you will have a great insight into how you can enjoy the most for the rest of your stay

Explore Chania’s old town like a local, with a local!!

Prices

- 260.00 Euros (1 - 5 Persons)
- 285.00 Euros ( 6 - 20 Persons) 
- 380.00 Euros (21-50 Persons)

*for 5+ pax the services of a professional guide are included

Included

- Private sightseeing tour with a local or official professional guide (for 5 plus people)
- English-speaking guide to be met at the town’s center – or your hotel’s lobby if in town
- For guests staying out of town, roundtrip transfers can be added on request and as a supplement
- Coffee, cheese, and raki tasting

IMPORTANT:
- The city tour with a local guide  has a duration of 3 hours  and the tasting is included  in the rate ( coffee, cheese, and raki )
- The city tour with a licensed guide has a duration of 2 hours and does NOT include the tasting !!! This tour is obligatory for more than 5 people OR for people who want to dive deeper into the town's history.

Meeting Time

morning tour:10 am (flexible time)
evening tour: 5 pm (flexible time)

Meeting Place

in front of the maritime museum @ the main entrance to the Firkas fortress

Duration

+/- 3 hrs

Walking Conditions

- Easy to medium level with flat and slightly uneven paved and cobblestone surfaces and some stairs
- Comfortable shoes and a sun hat are essential.

Cancellation policy

- Up to 2 days prior to the excursion’s date - no cancellation fees
- Less than 2 days prior to the excursion’s date - 100% cancellation fee

Please Note

- In case the specific tour chosen can not materialize because of weather or other conditions beyond our control, clients will be able to reschedule for another day or will be offered a replacement tour. If the options offered are not accepted by clients, the tour is canceled and is fully refundable.
- We retain the right to cancel a tour in case of insufficient participation – since we run each tour for a minimum of 4 persons.