Chania Old Town Half Day Private Tour (price per group of 6)

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guiding Services

Snacks
Optional lunch for 25 euro in Chania town or at a mountain restaurant
Optional wine tasting for 12 euro for 30 minutes

Overview

This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests (price is for 6 persons). Chania since the ancient times was a melting pot of civilizations and cultures, each invader and new town resident leaving its mark on history, architecture and culture. Chania is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe dating back to Minoan civilization around 5.000BC. In this tour we will try to trace the remains of civilizations, in the buildings and monuments. By doing so we will go through the waterfront, alleyways, fortifications, viewpoints and marks of the past. We will see how Chania has changed over time, the buildings added and destroyed! The city was divided in the Christian, Muslim and Jewish quarters. We will go through them where we will show you historic points of interest not so obvious to the average visitor. Although the tour focuses on history, we will explore the culture and traditions of Chania and how they have merged to form the modern day city of Chania!

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Pick up and drop off at Souda port, your accommodation or any other convenient location in the greater Chania area. Please contact us regarding your pick up place for further information ... Read more ▼

Itinerary

Chania Old Town

We will walk in the narrow alleys of Chania old town and explore the architecture, history and culture.

2 hours
Lighthouse of Chania

Chania lighthouse is the oldest light house in the Mediterranean, built in 1864. The lighthouse is the main landmark of Chania. The tower is 21m high and is built on a stone base, located at the end of the old harbour's pier opposite to the fortress of Firkas. Visitors are not allowed to enter the lighthouse. Chania lighthouse was first constructed by the Venetians around 1600, destroyed in the siege of Chania and it took its final form, in the shape of a minaret, during the Egyptian occupation. It was restored in 1996.

5 minutes
Etz Hayyim Synagogue

3 euro entrance fee per person. Etz Hayyim was converted into a Synagogue in the 17th century, when the Jewish community of Chania purchased the Church of St. Catherine, an empty 15th-century Venetian church. The synagogue, which suffered serious bombardment, was abandoned after the end of World War with the perishing of the Jewish community and reopened in 1999, with the support of the World Monument Fund (WMF), in co-operation with the Central Israeli Council of Greece. Nowdays the Etz Hayyim Synagogue is the only active synagogue that has survived on the island.

10 minutes
Giali Tzamisi

The old Venetian port of Chania, The first thing every visitor notices at the old Venetian port of Chania, is an old building, one of the first Turkish buildings of the island, the Mosque of Hasan Kucuk or Yali Tzamisi. The mosque was built in honor of Küçük Hassan Pasha, the first Turkish military commander of Chania, while the Yali Tzamisi name is interpreted as "mosque of the sea". The building is an example of Islamic architecture Renaissance designed form an Armenian architect, dating from the second half of the 17th century. The mosque operated as Muslim church until 1923. It is a cubic building covered by a large dome supported by four stone arches, while the west and north side is surrounded by an arcade roofed with seven small domes. In the southwest corner there was a minaret from which saved only the base. Today the building operates as an exhibition for cultural events and visual art exhibitions.

5 minutes
Cathedral of Eisodion tis Theotokou

We will visit Chania Cathedral and explain the various cultural and religious traditions.

10 minutes
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Chania is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. The Minoan civilisation dates before 3000BC and it somehow violently ended in 1250BC when there was a destructive earthquake and Tsunami. Many researches believe that the Minoan civilisation was destroyed after the eruption of Santorini volcano. At Kasteli hill archaeological excavations the foundations of buildings, streets and sewage networks can be seen. The excavations are ongoing. Kydonia was the name of Chania during the Minoan era.

10 minutes
Municipal Market of Chania

We will walk through one of the oldest markets in the Balkans and see the traditional shops,

10 minutes

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

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The Medieval Old Town of Chania with George!

Published on Sep, 2024

George picked us up from our boat and drove us to the Old Town of Chania. Walking inside it was a once in a life time experience as we saw how from the Ancient Times through the Medieval Times and through today different civilizations flourished and how many conquerors this island had through the Ages! We had a magnificent time with George, his friendliness and his broad range of knowledge made this tour great!

Must do

Published on Oct, 2022

George was knowledgeable and communicated well, before and during the tour. The before communications, made us feel more secure about our upcoming tour.He made sure we had a good experience, while allowing for our limitations. Very personalized and educational tour Thank you George.

The best tour i have ever had!!!

Published on Aug, 2019

I had a very nice experience!! George and Petros are both very nice guides and they know a lot about their town! I totally recommend a tour with them

Chania Old Town Half Day Private Tour (price per group of 6) | 3 hours to 4 hours

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Overview

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Itinerary

Chania Old Town

Lighthouse of Chania

Etz Hayyim Synagogue

Giali Tzamisi

Cathedral of Eisodion tis Theotokou

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Municipal Market of Chania

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