Chania old town private tour with licenced guide (price for 6)
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Chania Town
About
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 o...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guiding Services
Optional transfer for 150 euro extra from Souda / cruise ship port or hotel 10 miles radius of old town.
Meeting Points
Departure
Daskalogianni 1
We will meet at the beginning of Daskalogianni street, as you enter old town, on the left, infront of the entrance of 1st Gymnasium of Chania.
Return
Firka Venetian Fortress | Ενετικό φρούριο Φιρκά
Will end tour at Firkas fort. If you wish, we could walk back with you or you could spend more time in the town.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
1 hour
2
Lighthouse of Chania
Will walk and view the lighthouse opposite the port
5 minutes
3
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.
5 minutes
4
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
10 minutes
5
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.
5 minutes
6
Chania Old Town
Will visit the Arsenal which is now a conference center.
5 minutes
7
Chania Old Town
Will visit the archaeological excavations of the Minoan town of Chania (dating from 3000BC) at Kastelli hill
10 minutes
8
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.
5 minutes
9
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.
5 minutes
10
Chania Old Town
Will visit the Grocery Store and have free tasting of premium olive oil, honey, pistachio and other delicacies.
15 minutes
11
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.
5 minutes
12
Giali Tzamisi
Will pass by the first mosque of Chania, 'the mosque by the sea' as Giali Tzamisi is translated
5 minutes
13
Presentation of the Virgin Mary Metropolitan Church
Will visit the cathedral of Chania, Trimartiri and explain its history
10 minutes
14
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.
5 minutes
15
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.
5 minutes
Chania old town private tour with licenced guide (price for 6)
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Chania Town
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About
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 o...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guiding Services
Optional transfer for 150 euro extra from Souda / cruise ship port or hotel 10 miles radius of old town.
Meeting Points
Departure
Daskalogianni 1
We will meet at the beginning of Daskalogianni street, as you enter old town, on the left, infront of the entrance of 1st Gymnasium of Chania.
Return
Firka Venetian Fortress | Ενετικό φρούριο Φιρκά
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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