Crete · CHANIA OLD TOWN WALKING TOURS
Venetian arsenals, an Ottoman mosque on the waterfront and a lighthouse the Egyptians rebuilt — Chania’s harbour is four occupations deep. These 15 walks cover the lanes behind it, most with food stops, all priced and timed.
Cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa from Heraklion, then explore Chania’s Venetian harbor on a long but high-value day trip.
“An amazing day, everything is taken care of. Balos is absolutely breathtaking!!! I cannot believe i saw these sights with my own eyes. The free time in Chania was fun, an opportunity to see a different part of Crete”
West Crete in one day: Chania’s Venetian lanes, Kournas Lake with a pedal boat break, and Rethymno’s port area, from Heraklion.
“The guide was super informative and very helpful! It’s a very big bus, but sitting on the upper level we had a great view.”
Chania glass-bottom boat cruise to Thodorou and Lazareta with swim stops, snorkeling gear, and WWII plane wreck views, plus a drink.
“Friendly, helpful crew. Good length trip (3.5 hrs) with two one-hour swim stops. We all (parents, a nineteen and a fifteen year old) really enjoyed our day.”
Luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Chania to Agioi Theodoroi with Prosecco, sushi, open bar, SUP, snorkeling and swim time.
“We had an incredible time on this excursion. The activities were a blast, the views were absolutely stunning, and the guides were fantastic.”
A day trip from Rethymno to Chania with pickup, an air-conditioned bus ride, free time in the Old Town, and the Venetian harbor 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.”
Small-group craft beer and Cretan food walk through Chania Old Port, with outdoor lighthouse tastings and a pub stop after sunset.
“Oh my goodness!!! The thoughtfulness with which this tour was planned and carried out was incredible. It wasn’t just the beer and food, but the way in which the conversations and camaraderie were cultivated by our guide. He was so deeply knowledgeable about Chania and its history as well as the Greek craft beer scene which had really evolved in recent years! There was so much food and wonderful beers in top of it all. Maybe my favorite tour of the entire trip to Greece.”
Private Chania Old Town and around tour for up to 6, in English with harbor, lighthouse, Firka fortress, Minoan ruins, and WW2 cemetery stops.
“Quite a bit of walking over sometimes uneven streets, but well worth it! George was a wonderful tour guide and excellent driver.”
Heraklion day trip to Chania, Lake Kournas, and Rethymno with hotel pickup, an expert guide, Venetian sights, and time to explore.
“Super hyggeligt tur, der var styr på det hele ☺️”
Drive your own boat from Chania Old Port to swim at Lazaretta and Theodorou. No license needed, with safety briefing and fuel extra.
“The boat experience was good but found it very difficult to climb back in due to the ladder being very short (3 Rungs) Also, I found that the initial instructions were difficult, Suggest English speaking reps, We returned one hour 30 minutes early due to the sea state picking up (Unavoidable) but found the Ghania boat reps were more interested in getting us off and the next party on. Finally, We used next to no fuel (According to the rep) but still charged an extra €20. We would have gladly given her a tip but don’t charge if the fuel is not used.”
Segway through Chania’s Old Town and Venetian Harbor with a 6-person limit, helmet, and audio history for about 90 minutes.
“This was a great tour and our guide Betty was perfect! She is a great teacher and it was our first time. Very thankful. Tons of fun! So worth it!”
Chania Old City and Venetian Harbor by Segway in 1.5 hours. Small group, easy training, local tips, audio guide, from $74 pp.
“Amazing! Such a fun way to see Chania. Our guide Betty was lovely! 10/10 recommend!”
Agioi Theodoroi all-inclusive catamaran from Chania with nutritionist lunch, open bar, SUP and snorkeling, and calm swimming at a protected island.
“There were only 6 of us on the boat today so it felt like a private cruise. However even if it was full the boat is plenty large enough for 15 people. Lots of deck space to sit in the sun, but with plenty of shade too. Non stop snacks and complimentary drinks and an amazing lunch of seafood orzo, mussels, chicken and salad. The mooring spot is really tranquil and the crew couldn’t be more friendly. A fabulous day”
Visit Balos Lagoon’s pink sand, explore Gramvousa’s 1597 fortress, and see Chania Old Town, with pickup, bus, and boat time.
“Plage merveilleuse, sauvage, endroit où la nature a tous ses droits! Super! Le temps y passe trop vite. Guide agréable et dynamique.”
Small-group Chania Old Port walk with five Greek craft beer samples, full meze lunch, and three stops ending at Sifaka. English guide.
“My husband and I did Marie Claire’s beer tour with Bonnie and Clyde Urban Tours while in Chania on our honeymoon, and we had such a fun time. Marie Claire was super friendly and really knew her stuff about beer and the local brewing scene. The beers were delicious, and the food pairings gave us a real taste of Cretan culture. Definitely a must if you love beer and are in Chania!”
A 3 to 4 hour private Chania Old Town walk focused on artisans, multi-faith landmarks, and Venetian and Ottoman clues, plus bougatsa.
“Sophia is a great guide, passionate about Crete and its traditions. Great communicator willing to be very flexible to accommodate her clients. I highly recommend this tour.”
Every kind of day on the island, and the best of each.
