Did you know that Chania has been inhabited since the Neolithic Period? We’d love to share the amazing history of this little town with you on this self-guided audio tour.
You’ll discover its remarkable architecture along the way, including a magnificent lighthouse, churches, mosques, shipyards and the old town’s well preserved houses. They’re a reminder of all the people and cultures that have influenced local life, from ancient times through to the Byzantine era, the Venetian occupation and Turkish rule. I’ll also point out the entertainment and cultural offerings that make the modern town so vibrant.
During this tour, I’ll give you local insight, share fun facts, and introduce you to Chania's cultural identity through storytelling. We’ll explore some secret spots and find the old town’s hidden treasures too.
Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for this walk. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and bars en route for a quick (or lengthy!) stop.
Posted By : Pamela_I
We were running late due to a taxi caught in traffic. There was no way to call the operator of the tour to find out where to catch up. I messaged them on the Viator site and no answer. We lost out on the tour and Viator refused to refund the $. I have booked many Viator tours and not having a phone number available or the attempt of the operator to call us or respond is unacceptable.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 02:10:25 
Posted By : Kathleen_S
We really enjoyed walking through beautiful Old Chania at our own pace. We stopped at a delighted restaurant where flowering bushes added to the view and shade to the area we chose to sit. It is an area worth visiting for sure!
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 10:33:42
Posted By : WYENOT9
Great value. Download to your phone connect to a pair of Bluetooth headphones and your away.
Explore at your own pace and do it in more than one hit we did.
We've used this provider a couple of times. Very satisfactory. I can't get excited its a self guided walking tour but I'll used the provider again and am happy to recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-02-22 12:43:34 
Posted By : Wyeno
Excellent way to visit the city at your own pace while learning the history and discovering "hidden" gems. Like the restored synagog.
Pick up, stop and resume facility worked well.
Highly recommended
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Posted On : 2023-10-19 13:46:36
Posted By : pafpiper
Lovely way to be guided around the old streets although could have been more informative...why did the old Market Place at the start point become defunct?? We did experience some repetition as mentioned in a few other reviews but it did work out in the end. Important to remember that so long as you stick to the correct route, the narrative will restart at the relevant geo points. Worth the price to avoid going around in circles as we are prone to do!! 😄
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Posted On : 2023-10-02 03:11:21
Posted By : 291lindat
Enjoyed this way of touring. Easy to follow.
I don’t think I would have walked the beautiful back streets around the port. Some repeating , but I’m sure it had to do with me stopping and waiting. Not sure if flipping back and forth taking pictures had something to do with it too. Overall a nice experience.
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Posted On : 2023-09-27 09:55:00
Posted By : jonrichards21
Absolutely brilliant way to see parts of the town you would not normally venture out to see. Well worth the money. It says 90 mins to do but to be fair you can take as long as you like. We took about four hours but that's because we stopped a lot. When you get to the synagogue I recommend you ring the door bell and someone will let you in.
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Posted On : 2023-09-24 06:53:30
Posted By : Sightsee31433576288
I learned things on this tour that were very interesting. I wasn’t able to finish it because I got lost several times. It’s worth the money
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Posted On : 2023-08-05 09:18:07
Posted By : craig201
Excellent tour that really laid out the basics of Chania. We felt well acclimated after the tour and spent the next couple of days visiting sites on our own. Definitely recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-05-20 23:54:13
Posted By : EarlW163
Excellent information and walking route, very enjoyable. I took my time, about 2-3 hours with stops, so I’d say that anybody trying to do the tour in just 60-90 minutes will really be rushing.
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Posted On : 2022-11-12 03:15:07
