Private Tour

Explore Chania's Old Town through the eyes of a local

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

An alternative PRIVATE walking tour in the Old Town exploring Chania's cultural identity ; a great introduction to this beautiful town with a local insider guide and definitely one of the best things to do in Chania on your first day, ideal also for those visiting Chania on a cruise for just a day.

During this 3-hour tour your local guide will help you explore Chania's cultural identity through story-telling and by strolling through colourful alleys covered with mesmerizing aromas of food, sounds and music of Chania neighborhoods.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Raki and cheese tasting

Greek coffee

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food and drinks, unless specified

What To Expect

Lighthouse of Chania

On our walking tour we will see the Venetian Lighthouse

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Hassan Pascha Mosque

We will visit the exhibition that is presented in the Mosque

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Explore Chania's Old Town through the eyes of a local

Reviews

4.75

69 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Easy overview of Crete history
swfrazer,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great morning/ afternoon with Maria, who was very knowledgeable and provided an enjoyable insight into the old city and local culture.
Amazing walking tour
kinsy1234,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have been to Chania a couple times on our own and wandered around but this tour takes you to some hidden gem you were likely not aware existed. The guide we had made it even more amazing with the history and local lore. She was fantastic and we had the best time.
Vamos con Manos- incredible!
mikaylak107,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Monos was incredible. We did the food walking towards a private group. He was so friendly and knew so much about the city. He gave us additional food and shopping recommendations. All of the stores and restaurants were incredibly kind and hospitable. The gyro was the BEST! Would highly recommend this tour for a family! ‘Vamos con Manos!’
Engaging Private Walk Through Chania Old Town
evamY4711PY,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Goldy expertly guided our group of four through historical, architectural and cultural Old Town. We visited with artisans, tasted the flavors of Chania’s special foods. I highly recommend this lovely walk!
Chania Old Town: History, Myth and Hidden Gems,
E5733VGeleonorap,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour of Chania Old Town. We learned so much about the island’s history and mythology, then stopped for some delicious Greek food and drinks at a cozy local spot. Our guide, Goldy, was fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and patient—she took great photos and led us to hidden gems we would have never find on our own. Highly recommended!
Friendly and knowledgeable guide, Aria, very interesting tour
Karen T,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a fantastic guide in Aria, she was super friendly and very knowledgeable. She tailored the walk and information to our interests and we gained a good insight into the history and culture of Chania from her as we ambled through the narrow pretty streets, some of which we wouldn’t have found or fully appreciated without her! We enjoyed some tastings along the way: olive oils, honey, desserts and finished off the tour with a selection of local foods and a drink (all included in the price). Would highly recommend this guided walk and suggest you do it early on in your stay to appreciate the rich culture and layered history of this beautiful old town.
Wonderful tour of Chania Old Town
mariedL4648UE,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the pleasure of a wonderful tour this week with Manos. He bought the history and culture of Chania old town to life, he is so knowledgable. We went to parts of the old town we’d never have visited on our own. The pace of the tour was great for us, and Manos supplied treats along the way. We finished the tour with a glass of wine, mezze and an interesting discussion on all things Crete. Highly recommended.
This was a great tour!...
MaryPatAlcus A,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great tour! Our guide,Goldie, was so knowledgeable and there is so much that is hidden behind the harbor in Chania
Wonderful tour in a beautiful city!
Lois B,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great tour with Adonis. He is from Chania and was very informative. He took us through Old Chania which is just lovely. And we ended our tour in the main square with an assortment of small bites and a glass of wine!
Wonderful Walking Tour
Janet B,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a great way to learn about Chania's history from the ancient Minoans to present day. When you book before summer season there are fewer in a group so we had the tour guide to ourselves and Goldy was wonderful. She knew so much about the old town sites and also recommended local restaurants and shops. We had a fabulous olive oil/honey/raki tasting at one shop and Goldy treated us to local specialties at a café and entertained us with stories of Greek mythology while we ate. It was a thoroughly enjoyable 3 hours.