Category Chania Old Town

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The 15 Best Things to Do in Chania Old Town

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The Venetian harbour is only the start of Chania. These are the best things to do in the old town: guided walks through the lanes, street-food and market tastings, and the boat trips that leave straight from the waterfront, each priced and timed so you can fill a morning or a whole day.

From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town - Getting from Heraklion to Kasteli Port (the long bus stretch)

1.From Heraklion: Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 14.5 - 16 hours · from $88Our pick

Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Chania in one long day, with great views, swimming time, and quick Old Town exploring from Heraklion.

“It was absolutely amazing! Elizabeta was a really good guide and the excursion was truly out of this world and a must visit! It's worth the money, boat can get crowded and might not have spaces to sit at times but don't be put off by it. Bus journey from Heraklion was about 3 hours which wasn't too bad but some might not enjoy it. Overall amazing excursion and we loved it!”

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Chania: Old Town Highlights Guided Tour with Street Food

Chania: Old Town Highlights Guided Tour with Street Food - Starting at Bougatsa Chania: where the walk really begins

2.Chania: Old Town Highlights Guided Tour with Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 407 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

4-hour Chania Old Town guided walk with Cretan street food tastings, coffee, and history lessons. Meet at Bougatsa Chania.

“Fantastic! Alma was knowledgeable, and entertaining and made our experience one to remember in Chania. We tasted over 14 different types of food, or possibly more, lost count! olive oils, honey, liquors, ice cream, meat pies, baklava, olives, cheeses, dips, meatballs, breads, Greek coffee with traditional cake, sorry can’t remember the name, and more! We visited the harbour area and the old town and Alma explained the history of the area as well as the history of the food we were eating. I highly recommend this tour and it’s great value for money. Don’t miss it!!”

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Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania

Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania - Route reality: meeting point, walking pace, and where you end up

3.Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $105Top rated

Chania’s 2h20 food tasting walk mixes bougatsa, cheeses, olives and sweets with coffee and raki, plus herbs and Cretan knives.

“This is an excellent way to see Chania and experience its culinary delights. Christos was very welcoming and made sure that everyone in the group was having a great time. We visited the authentic spots and weaved through the tourists to the stunning heart of the old town. Bougatsa like you've never tasted, fresh pita gyros and, of course, freddo espressos left us with full bellies and the motivation to keep walking!”

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From Heraklion: Chania Town, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno Tour

From Heraklion: Chania Town, Kournas Lake, and Rethymno Tour - Chania’s Venetian Port Streets: Your Best Wandering Block

Chania Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise to Thodorou & Lazareta

Chania Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise to Thodorou & Lazareta - Thodorou Island and Kri Kri goats: wildlife with a WWII twist

The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour – Explore East Chania Mainland

The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour – Explore East Chania Mainland - Price and what’s included for your money

7.The 7 Villages of Apokoronas Tour – Explore East Chania Mainland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Explore seven Apokoronas villages from Chania with kafenio coffee, cheese and olive oil tastings, plus lunch and hotel pickup.

“Really excellent excursion to the 7 villages of Crete.Our guide Janis was extremely knowledgeable and nice and told us a lot about the local rural area, about the local crops and plants and took us to a cheese factory,which was very interesting.We also had a very enjoyable lunch at a taverna with some interesting and nice people on the same excursion,including quite a few Australian ladies and gent.”

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Chania Old Port:Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Prosecco

Chania Old Port:Luxury Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Prosecco - Starting in Chania Venetian Harbour: snacks, safety, then you’re off

Chania: City Highlights Small Group Bike Tour

Chania: City Highlights Small Group Bike Tour - The Feel of the Ride: Safer Roads, Old-Town Streets, and Real Sight Stops

9.Chania: City Highlights Small Group Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 176 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $51

Ride Chania’s old streets by bike in 2.5 hours with a small group, great views, and classic landmarks plus local-food-style stops.

“Our guide, Theo, was very knowledgeable and personable. He gave us a nice long tour and showed us many parts of the old city. We had a lot of fun! And learned a lot! Would highly recommend them. And the snacks were delicious.”

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The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour

The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour - The walk begins: bougatsa Chania and your Venetian start

10.The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Taste Cretan street bites in Chania on a 4-hour private tour with market tastings, raki and goat cheese, and coffee at Splantzia Square.

“Food was amazing and our guide was extremely knowledgeable. He also taught us some do’s and don’ts and some Greek words too. Would highly recommend.”

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From Rethymno: Chania Town Day Trip with Pick-Up

From Rethymno: Chania Town Day Trip with Pick-Up - First stop: Venetian Harbor and the lighthouse that anchors the whole town

11.From Rethymno: Chania Town Day Trip with Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Best value

Chania day trip from Rethymno with air-conditioned pickup, hours in the Old Town, and standout views of the Venetian harbor and lighthouse.

“Good instructions and information about Chania. Great view from the bus. The sweet was too small to consider it a surprise gift 😉 Chania is beautiful.”

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Rethymno Old Town: A Traditional Cretan Food Tour

Rethymno Old Town: A Traditional Cretan Food Tour - Venetian Harbour and the Old Town walk: the setting matters

12.Rethymno Old Town: A Traditional Cretan Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Evening stroll through Rethymno’s Old Town with 6 tastings, raki and wine, plus a baklava-making stop in a Venetian mansion.

“Virginia was lovely. The food delicious. Restaurants were chosen for their authentic traditional dishes. Great explanations of food culture and history in Crête. It was a wonderful evening.”

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Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour – Chania Old Port

Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour - Chania Old Port - The 3.5-hour route: Old Town tastings, backstreet history, lighthouse views

14.Sunset Craft Beer & Food Tour – Chania Old Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Small-group Chania Old Port sunset craft beer tour with Greek food tastings, lighthouse views, and a pub finale near the harbor.

“Marie Claire and Stelios were the best hosts to introduce us to Chania with their love for craft beer and finished off with most amazing sunset. Can't wait to spend another evening with Bonnie and Clyde Tours!”

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Chania old town and around private tour (price per group of 6)

Chania old town and around private tour (price per group of 6) - Entering Chania Old Town from Talos Square (and why that west edge helps)

15.Chania old town and around private tour (price per group of 6)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $567

Private Chania Old Town tour with pickup for up to 6, guided history plus free time, and stops from the lighthouse to WWII cemeteries.

“We had a great tour with Petros. He picked us up from our cruise port and very nice and friendly. We had rain while we were there, but Petros knew how to make the best of our day without getting very damp. Chania was a charming town to visit. We enjoyed the Shops that he gave us time to shop in, and he offered to take photos of all our memorable stops.”

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