Tours & tickets

Municipal Market of Chania

Discover Chania's Old Town on a private or shared group guided walking tour with a local. Learn about local history, see notable historic landmarks, and taste delicious Cretan street food as you explore. Meet your guide in Chania’s bustling market, then set off into the historic Old Town. Unravel the history of Chania as you stroll around the streets and admire the impressively well-preserved architecture. Stroll along the cobbled narrow paths of the city, and learn about Chania’s Venetian past, Renaissance heritage, and Ottoman influences. Pass by famous landmarks and soak up the charming atmosphere as you mingle with the locals. As you explore, discover the flavors of Cretan cuisine, stop at colorful food shops and taverns, selling wine, olive oil, cheese, herbs, spices, and more, and enjoy some delicious street food samples along the way.  

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Meet with your guide at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel at 08.30. We start our tour driving along the north coastal road, passing by Rethymno Town, to the city of Souda, port of Chania, to visit the Venizelos Graves at the historical location of Profitis Ilias in Akrotiri, where the tomb of Eleftherios Venizelos lies, one of Greece's long-standing prime ministers. We continue to the city of Chania, where we will visit all the main highlights of the city: historic neighborhoods, churches, and museums. We'll also take a walk to the beautiful Venetian Port with the iconic Lighthouse Faros. During your tour of the picturesque alleys of the old town, you will come across unique monuments such as the Rimondi Fountain, the Nerantze Mosque (or Gazi Hussein) with its high minaret, churches, and squares. Enjoy lunch (optional) and some free time for shopping. On the way back, we will stop at the resort town of Georgioupolis, popular for its fine beaches, for a relaxing stroll and a coffee break. Late in the afternoon at 18:00, we return to Heraklion at the terminal of Cretan Spiti Travel.