If you have visited Chania just to admire the famous monuments and the well-known spots inside the Old Town and the Venetian Harbor, this tour is not for you.

If you have visited Chania just to admire the famous monuments and the well-known spots inside the Old Town and the Venetian Harbor, this tour is not for you. This is something that anyone can do, and probably you have already done it! On this tour, you will do something different! There are streets, buildings, high spots, neighborhoods, and monuments that only the locals know about. You will walk on the stone paths the Venetians, the Ottomans, and the old Cretans used to live and work. You will admire the incredible flower-decorated neighborhoods, learn about Cretan history, mythology and traditions, meet the locals and eat like locals. Join us on a unique tour through the ages and explore the other side of the city. You will visit the old societies of Topanas, Splantzia, Kolombo, and Kasteli, hills to admire the panoramic view of the harbor, traditional Cretan shops, and magnificent buildings. You will also visit the ancient ruins of the great Minoan Kydonia and the Byzantine-Venetian moats’ high walls. The most important thing that you will learn from this experience is that in a few hours you will tour and learn about five old civilizations, see their architecture, know about their culture and hear the ancient spirits’ history and tales! *Remember to wear sensible shoes for the walk.

Tour Highlights

– Discover the historical heritage of Chania city.
– Learn about the culture and traditions of Crete.
– Visit the unknown historical paths of Chania city.
– Live the experience with a licensed professional local guide.
– Explore the hidden spots of the old town and the Venetian harbor.
– Enjoy the walk through the narrow streets and the flower-decorated neighborhoods.

Inclusions:

– Lobby pick up /drop off (only for central hotels)
– Licensed-professional local guide
– Bottled water per person
– Analytic information on Crete’s history

Exclusions:

– Gratuities (optional)
– Hotel pick up/drop off from non-central hotels
– Full Meal

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Know before you go

Duration: 2 hours
Recommended for All ages
Group: Private

Start times

– Daily: 5:00 pm

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