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Chania old town private tour with licenced guide (price for 8)

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This is a private walking tour with a licenced guide for 6 guests.
Chania is a melting pot of civilizations and cultures, each invader leaving its mark on history, architecture and culture. It is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe dating back to the Minoan civilization 3000BC.
Our licenced guides are locals, fluent in English, know this place intimately and love sharing the knowledge. We will walk around the picturesque alleys and explain the culture, history and traditions and how they formed the modern day city of Chania. Our guides can talk on any topic you might be interested, its a private tour so we are very flexible.
If you wish transfer from Souda/cruise ship port or hotel near Chania town, it can be arranged for an extra price, usually around 150 euro.

What's Included

  • Guiding Services
  • Optional transfer for 150 euro extra from Souda / cruise ship port or hotel 10 miles radius of old town.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Daskalogianni 1
Chania 731 32, Greece

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End point

Akti Kountourioti
Χανιά 731 31, Greece

Will end tour at Firkas fort. If you wish, we could walk back with you or you could spend more time in the town.

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Chania Old Town

Will tour Chania old town with a licenced guide for 3 hours, with a break in the middle. We will walk through and talk about history, culture, food or anything that interests you. Will visit so many landmarks these are the most important: Archaeological site at Kasteli hill, Cathedral of Chania, Splantzia square, Venetian shipyards, Venetian aristocratic buildings, coat of arms and Venetian landmarks, honey and other delicacies tasting, Firka fortress, view of landmark lighthouse and port, local knife maker, Byzantine 6th century walls, fountains, religious sites including a synagogue if interested, shopping areas.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Lighthouse of Chania

Will walk and view the lighthouse opposite the port
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Splantzia

Splantzia square used to be the center of the Ottoman (muslim) area of Chania. There is an old plane tree where they hanged revolutionaries in the 19th century.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of Agios Nikolaos

Will see St Nicolas church, which changed 3 religions: Venetian Catholic, Ottoman mosque and then Greek Orthodox church. Outside the church there is a minaret next to a bell tower. A symbol of the different rulers and invaders of Crete that shaped the history of Chania
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Venetian Neoria

Neoria used to be the Venetian shipyards which were infront of the old port. Cannot visit them inside but are an important landmark of Chania.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chania Old Town

Will visit the Arsenal which is now a conference center.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chania Old Town

Will visit the archaeological excavations of the Minoan town of Chania (dating from 3000BC) at Kastelli hill
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Collection

Will walk by and admire the Byzantine wall of Chania, dating from the 6th century. Under its foundations lay the ancient city of Chania. For those who wish, depending on opening times can visit the Byzantine collection after the tour.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Armenis

Will visit a local knife maker that still makes knives the traditional way. His name is Armenis as they are 5th generation of Armenian refugees and knife makers.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chania Old Town

Will visit the Grocery Store and have free tasting of premium olive oil, honey, pistachio and other delicacies.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chania Old Town

Will pass through Renier gate, built by Venetians in the 14th century, as a commemoration to a Venetian aristocratic father and is the entrance of the aristocratic Venetian buildings.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Giali Tzamisi

Will pass by the first mosque of Chania, 'the mosque by the sea' as Giali Tzamisi is translated
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Presentation of the Virgin Mary Metropolitan Church

Will visit the cathedral of Chania, Trimartiri and explain its history
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Etz Hayyim Synagogue

Will visit Etz Hayyim Synagogue in the old town, for those interested. Opening times vary depending on holidays and time of year.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Firkas Fortress

This is a small fortress with panoramic view of Chania. Its the home of the Naval museum that can visit after the tour. It has the best view of the lighthouse and old town.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chania old town private tour with licenced guide (price for 8)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Guiding Services
  • Optional transfer for 150 euro extra from Souda / cruise ship port or hotel 10 miles radius of old town.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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