Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Chania on this guided walking tour. Discover hidden corners, meet local artisans, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Book now!
- Municipal Market of Chania - Follow this laid-back walking tour of Chania and find what makes Crete’s cultural capital so marvelous. Explore with us some of the Old Town’s best sights, and visit a mix of famous spots, historic haunts, and hidden gems while discovering the lesser-known Ottoman and Jewish quarters. Get ready to experience Chania with all your senses!
We’ll begin your Chania tour at the Dimotiki Agora (Municipal Market), which denotes the boundary between the old and new town. Established in 1913, the year of Crete’s unification with Greece, the Agora hosts more than 70 family-owned businesses selling mostly local groceries and products. Sample local delicacies while exploring the market and find out why Crete is home to one of the healthiest diets in the world.
- Chania Town - After fulfilling your taste buds, we’ll stroll around the old town district by passing through its maze of hidden back streets and narrow laneways, visiting Venetian and Ottoman monuments, and discovering doors to secret gardens! Hear stories, myths, and legends about kings, sailors, merchants, heroes, lovers, and artists. Figure out how this city has been a crossroad between the West and East for centuries!
Next, you’ll have the unique chance to see local craftsmen producing their handmade products. Hear their stories — and possibly test your skills!
Continuing your tour, meander through the old Jewish and Ottoman neighbourhoods and learn how multiculturalism has changed locals’ life through the centuries.
- Old Venetian Harbor - Finally, after walking along the historic harbour’s promenade, you’ll relax your muscles in a local-favourite spot where you’ll enjoy an enticing table with Cretan mezedes (local tapas).
Our tour will come to an end either here where it’s the perfect place to continue your own exploration through the city, or we could take you back to the starting point. Before we part ways, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best of your trip to amazing Chania.
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Splantzia - Splantzia is one of the most unique neighborhoods in Chania city. It is located on the south of the eastern part of the Old Venetian Harbour. This beautiful neighborhood is one of the “hidden treasures” of Chania city, which is known only to the locals and the well-informed travelers.
Here you will sample local tapas and wine!
- Personalized tips for the area’s best bars and eateries
- Sample local products such as olives, honey, olive oil
- Visit family-owned shops
- Experience the city with an English-speaking local guide
- Taste local ‘mezedes’ (local Tapas) and sip raki
- Explore a historic neighborhood
- Taste traditional Greek coffee with local sweets
- Private tour with pick-up and drop-off at your stay
- Additional food and drink.
- Tips & gratuities for your guide.
- Small group tour option excluded hotel pick up.
Embark on a fascinating small-group walking exploration of Chania, one of Greece’s most photogenic cities, to witness its distinct beauty and culture. Chania offers a bit of everything: historic remnants, age-old monuments, vibrant regional customs, and a delightful culinary scene you’ll get to try during the journey. Forget your travel guide and follow your local expert through quaint districts and hidden nooks – each location and tight alleyway is rich with a tale!
Drift through the intricate tapestry of historical epochs and cultural layers, absorbing the legends of the Old Town.
Encounter local craftsmen in their studios and put your skills to the test.
Navigate through the town’s historical market, featuring regional Cretan products and foodstuffs.
Observe the traditional making of phyllo by one of Greece’s remaining pastry virtuosos.
Saunter about the ancient Ottoman and Jewish sectors and uncover the ‘Street of the Knives’ among other secluded corners.
Enjoy regional mezedes and partake in raki at a time-honored neighborhood.
- How you help the local community by joining this tour: - On this tour, you meet a local greengrocer, cheesemonger, butcher, and fishmonger, and other family-owned businesses that sell their own Cretan-only products. - Visit one of the last remaining Chania workshops with traditional handmade Cretan knives and hear stories about this tradition by the knife maker. - During this tour, you sample locally-sourced food from Crete’s villages, farmers and stock-breeders.
- Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
