Chania Historical Walking Tour: Guided Walk Through Cultural Layers with Lunch
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Chania
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Chania on this guided walking tour. Discover hidden corners, meet local artisans, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Municipal Market of Chania - Follow this laid-back walking tour of Chania and find what makes Crete’s cultural capital so marvelous. Explore with us some of the Old Town’s best sights, and visit a mix of famous spots, historic haunts, and hidden gems while discovering the lesser-known Ottoman and Jewish quarters. Get ready to experience Chania with all your senses!\n\nWe’ll begin your Chania tour at the Dimotiki Agora (Municipal Market), which denotes the boundary between the old and new town. Established in 1913, the year of Crete’s unification with Greece, the Agora hosts more than 70 family-owned businesses selling mostly local groceries and products. Sample local delicacies while exploring the market and find out why Crete is home to one of the healthiest diets in the world.
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Sampling of local beverages
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drink.
  • Tips & gratuities for your guide.
  • Small group tour option excluded hotel pick up.
Additional Information

Embark on a fascinating small-group walking exploration of Chania, one of Greece’s most photogenic cities, to witness its distinct beauty and culture. Chania offers a bit of everything: historic remnants, age-old monuments, vibrant regional customs, and a delightful culinary scene you’ll get to try during the journey. Forget your travel guide and follow your local expert through quaint districts and hidden nooks – each location and tight alleyway is rich with a tale!

Drift through the intricate tapestry of historical epochs and cultural layers, absorbing the legends of the Old Town.
Encounter local craftsmen in their studios and put your skills to the test.
Navigate through the town’s historical market, featuring regional Cretan products and foodstuffs.
Observe the traditional making of phyllo by one of Greece’s remaining pastry virtuosos.
Saunter about the ancient Ottoman and Jewish sectors and uncover the ‘Street of the Knives’ among other secluded corners.
Enjoy regional mezedes and partake in raki at a time-honored neighborhood.

  • How you help the local community by joining this tour: - On this tour, you meet a local greengrocer, cheesemonger, butcher, and fishmonger, and other family-owned businesses that sell their own Cretan-only products. - Visit one of the last remaining Chania workshops with traditional handmade Cretan knives and hear stories about this tradition by the knife maker. - During this tour, you sample locally-sourced food from Crete’s villages, farmers and stock-breeders.
  • Food Allergies: Unless you suffer from multiple, combined food allergies, or unless you are a vegan, we will figure it out. Vegetarians are welcome on all tours.
  • If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip – though not compulsory – is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Location
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You will meet your guide in front of the entrance of the Kydon Hotel as the Public Market is under construction! He will be standing at the door of the hotel holding a sign. This is the meeting point on Google Maps: https://g.page/kydonhotel?share 35.513661, 24.020630
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Paul_m
Jun 12, 2024
Manos is the best ! - This tour was outstanding. We had initial confusion about transportation and Rebecca was very accommodating. Our guide Manos was excellent ! He was knowledgeable, great commicator, and most importantly he made an effort to connect with all 12 of us including 4 children. Food and pace of tour was perfect. Highly recommend
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Cheryl_b
Jun 12, 2024
Gianni’s for the Win! - Yiannis was amazing! We enjoyed so much the history and background he shared about the food we tried and the beautiful city of Chania. You could feel the love he had for the city and he had a fabulous sense of humor! He was very kind and patient as some (particularly one older gentleman) struggled with the heat. I would absolutely recommend taking this tour with Yiannis!
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Emily_m
Jun 10, 2024
Chania food walking tour - Our host was amazing! Very personable and knowledgeable of food, architecture, and Chania. The only thing to note is that our food allergies were not passed to him from Viator so there were many food items we couldn’t eat. He tried to adjust but it was difficult. Not his fault at all!
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Lauri_g
Jun 8, 2024
Great introduction to Chania and the food of Crete! - Manos was very personable and knowledgeable about Cretan food and Chania in general. A good variety of food choices and overview of the city. We couldn’t have picked a better tour to get our trip started!
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Cynthia_b
Jun 5, 2024
Highly highly recommend!! - Our guide Manos made the whole experience special! Native to Crete, he knew so much history of the island and the food. We really came away with knowledge of Cretan culture and life. All the foods we sampled were exceptional, he took us to places only the locals would find. Lunch at the end was one of our favorite things in Greece!
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Elizabethanddan
Jun 1, 2024
Great experience, come hungry! - Manos was our guide, and he was wonderful!. This was a great experience! We sampled a great variety of authentic local foods, walked around the Old Town and Harbor area, and learned a great deal about local food and culture.
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Catherine_o
May 30, 2024
Great experience - The tour was wonderful! Our host was a great story teller and picked authentic Crete spots to show us. Four hours flew by.
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Debbie_g
May 28, 2024
Picky eater very satisfied - Our guide was fantastic. He mixed history with great food tastings and I could eat that lunch almost every day. Also, I am a picky/consistency eater and all was delicious.
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Randi_n
May 27, 2024
Wonderful way to explore Chania - Great tour! It was lovely hearing the history and getting to try some local cuisine. Chania is beautiful and Manos is an excellent guide! Definitely recommend.
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Arizonagirl57
May 25, 2024
Every tourist to Chania should book this one! - What a wonderful experience this food/history tour with the enthusiastic and friendly Manos was! He walked our nice size group of 8 to many wonderful local delicacy spots. He is well known and liked by the locals. My husband and I would do this again in a heartbeat!
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