• Chania Old Town - Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour of Chania’s old town with a licensed guide, including a mid-tour break. Explore the rich history, culture, and cuisine, visiting key landmarks such as the Archaeological site at Kasteli Hill, the Cathedral of Chania, Splantzia Square, Venetian shipyards, aristocratic buildings, and more. Experience honey and delicacy tastings, visit Firka Fortress, admire the lighthouse and port views, meet a local knife maker, and explore Byzantine walls, fountains, religious sites, and shopping areas.
• Lighthouse of Chania - Take a stroll to view the lighthouse across from the port.
• Splantzia - Discover Splantzia Square, once the heart of Chania’s Ottoman area, featuring a historic plane tree where revolutionaries were hanged in the 19th century.
• Church of Agios Nikolaos - Visit St. Nicolas Church, which has served as a Venetian Catholic church, an Ottoman mosque, and now a Greek Orthodox church. Outside, see the minaret beside the bell tower, symbolizing Crete’s diverse rulers and invaders.
• Venetian Neoria - View the Venetian shipyards, located in front of the old port, an important Chania landmark, though not open for interior visits.
• Chania Old Town - Explore the Arsenal, now a conference center.
• Chania Old Town - Visit the archaeological excavations of the Minoan town of Chania, dating back to 3000 BC, at Kastelli Hill.
• Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Collection - Walk by and admire the 6th-century Byzantine wall of Chania, under which lies the ancient city. Depending on opening times, visit the Byzantine collection after the tour.
• Armenis - Meet a local knife maker, Armenis, who continues the traditional craft as a 5th-generation Armenian refugee and knife maker.
• Chania Old Town - Visit a grocery store for complimentary tastings of premium olive oil, honey, pistachios, and other delicacies.
• Chania Old Town - Pass through Renier Gate, built by Venetians in the 14th century, commemorating a Venetian aristocratic father and marking the entrance to aristocratic Venetian buildings.
• Giali Tzamisi - Pass by Chania’s first mosque, known as ‘the mosque by the sea,’ translated as Giali Tzamisi.
• Presentation of the Virgin Mary Metropolitan Church - Visit the Cathedral of Chania, Trimartiri, and learn about its history.
• Etz Hayyim Synagogue - Visit the Etz Hayyim Synagogue in the old town, for those interested. Opening times vary depending on holidays and the time of year.
• Firkas Fortress - Explore this small fortress offering panoramic views of Chania. Home to the Naval Museum, it provides the best views of the lighthouse and old town.

• Private transportation
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Guiding Services

• In-vehicle air conditioning

This exclusive walking tour is led by a licensed guide and accommodates up to six guests. Chania is a vibrant blend of various civilizations and cultures, with each conqueror leaving a distinct imprint on its history, architecture, and culture. It holds the title of the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe, with roots tracing back to the Minoan civilization around 3000 BC.

The licensed guides are local experts, fluent in English, who possess an in-depth understanding of the area and are passionate about sharing their insights. The tour includes a stroll through the charming alleys, where the guide will elaborate on the culture, history, and traditions that have shaped the contemporary city of Chania. As this is a private tour, the guides are highly adaptable and can discuss any topics of interest.

If transportation is needed from Souda/cruise ship port or a hotel near Chania town, arrangements can be made for an additional fee, typically around 150 euros.

• In case of traveller’s serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.