Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This is a private tour with a 7-seater van for a maximum 6 guests. Will pick up from Souda port or hotels near Chania west coast.
Chania’s Old Town is being inhabited since the ancient ages of the Minoan Civilization from 5000BC. Since then it has always been a vivid place of prosperity and growth, influenced through the ages by the various cultures, Romans, Arabs, Jews, Venetians and Ottoman Turks. We will stroll through the historic alleys and see the Byzantine and the Venetian/Ottoman Walls and Fortifications, then walk through the main streets and see the emergence of history from the archeological excavations of the Minoan era to the Medieval and Recent Ages through the old buildings, the churches, the synagogues and the mosques. Also we will visit the Orthodox, the Muslim and the Jewish Quarter and explore how people lived together through times with peace or turbulence. Optionally we could have lunch in a local restaurant after the end of the tour.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You must be able to get in and get out of the car. Some places are not wheelchair accessible and we have to follow different route
In case of traveller's serious health problems or other medical concerns please notify us
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guiding Services
20 euro for lunch per person in a local restaurant (optional)
Shopping around Chania Old Town (optional)
Pickup included
55 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Boris B,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
George was very well prepared. He even helped us to out excellent parking and very detailed directions from the beginning. He did a superb tour with so much knowledge. We stepped into so many places where he introduced us to the intrinsically of Chania… without a good guide like him you would walk by and think it is a store :). One time it was an old church that became a mosque and had graves with glas covers under it… super cool. He ended with us at a secret spot out of the way (really weird looking at the beginning) which became the most amazing view point. Thank you George !
bryan a,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
Great experience! Petros was fantastic, had great details. We had a wonderful time and learned so much
Ken B,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
This company is two brothers who operate the tours. Our guide/driver was George, we met his brother Peter as you will be told to look for the VERY tall guy. Both brothers are extremely personable, professional with excellent English. Peter played Basketball in the USA and George has an international hospitality/hotel background. They are both native Cretans. I say this to provide context for the level of service and experiences over and above the standard listed in the description. Communication was prompt, the meeting place was easy, George is a history buff and takes the time to include the islands history in the tour experience. I would highly recommend this tour for your Chania visit. Great flexibility, early start time to get you ahead of the other cruise passengers/groups. Definitely a five star experience from this provider!! Thanks for a great day!!
Sharon E,
Apr 4, 2025
- Viator
This is a great tour of the old town area including several religious sites, archaeological sites, as well as a sampling of the local culture and life in the city. We stopped at a local establishment where we had samples of olive oil, butter, honey, and several other yummy Greek foods / toppings. Our guide, George, was outstanding and so knowledgeable. He tailored the tour to the things that we found most interesting. We elected to extend the tour and drive up into the mountains to go to a farm to table restaurant that cooks everything on open fire. The restaurant recommendation was provided by our guide and it was excellent. We had a sampling of all the dishes they serve. Thankfully, the guide helped us with the ordering😊. We highly recommend this tour.
Leigh M,
Oct 19, 2024
- Viator
A wonderful tour. Our guide, Petros was very knowledgeable and showed us the history of Chania that we never would have seen on our own - the sites are scattered throughout the old town including in a souvenir shop! Petros even took us to a local restaurant and helped us order local dishes. So glad we took this tour and have a new friend in Chania!
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