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Chania: Sightseeing & Tastings Tour
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- 4h
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Overview
- Wander through layers of history and cultural influences, listening to tales, myths, and legends of the Old Town
- Explore the town’s century-old market with a local
- Taste local mezedes and sip raki in a historic area
- Stroll around the old Ottoman and Jewish Quarters and discover the “Street of the Knives” as well as other off-the-beaten-path corners
- Meet local artisans in their workshop, learn about their work and even try your own skills
Activity location
- Chania
- Chania, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Πλατεία Σοφ. Βενιζέλου &, Staratigoy Tzanakaki 2, Chania 731 34, Greece | Your guide will be waiting in front of the “Kydon, The Heart City Hotel” at the entrance. Please make sure that you are in front of the Kydon Hotel! Your guide will be holding a Crete Local Adventures sign.
- Chania, Greece
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Chania: Sightseeing & Tastings Tour
- 4h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Local English-speaking guide
- Coffee or a soft drink
- A sampling of local products such as olives, honey, olive oil, local sweets, and local tapas and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food and drink
- Personal expenses
- Service charge (optional)
What you can expect
Find what makes Crete’s cultural capital so marvellous. Explore some of the Old Town’s best sights, while discovering the lesser-known Ottoman and Jewish quarters. Get ready to experience Chania with all your senses!
Begin at the Dimotiki Agora (Municipal Market), which denotes the old and new town boundary. Sample local delicacies while exploring the market and find out why Crete is home to one of the healthiest diets in the world.
After fulfilling your taste buds, stroll around the old town district by passing through its maze of hidden back streets and narrow laneways, visiting Venetian and Ottoman monuments, and discovering doors to secret gardens. Hear stories, myths, and legends about kings, sailors, merchants, heroes, lovers, and artists. Figure out how this city has been a crossroad between the West and East for centuries.
Next, you’ll have the unique chance to see local craftsmen producing their handmade products. Hear their stories, and possibly test your skills. Meander through the old Jewish and Ottoman areas and learn how multiculturalism has changed locals’ life through the centuries.
Finally, after walking along the historic harbours' promenade, relax your muscles in a local-favorite spot where you’ll enjoy an enticing table with Cretan Mezedes (local tapas).
End the tour here and continue your own exploration through the city or head back to the starting point. Before parting ways, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more hints and tips on how to get the best of your trip in Chania.
Location
Activity location
- Chania
- Chania, Greece
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Πλατεία Σοφ. Βενιζέλου &, Staratigoy Tzanakaki 2, Chania 731 34, Greece | Your guide will be waiting in front of the “Kydon, The Heart City Hotel” at the entrance. Please make sure that you are in front of the Kydon Hotel! Your guide will be holding a Crete Local Adventures sign.
- Chania, Greece