Chania Old Town Private Tour, Price Per Group of 4
Chania since ancient times was a melting pot of civilizations and cultures, each invader and new town resident leaving its mark on history, architecture, and culture. Chania is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe dating back to Minoan civilization around 3000BC.
In this tour, we will try to trace the remains of civilizations, in the buildings and monuments. By doing so we will go through the waterfront, alleyways, fortifications, viewpoints, and marks of the past. We will see how Chania has changed over time, the buildings added and destroyed. The city was divided into Christian, Muslim, and Jewish quarters. We will go through them where I will show historical points of interest not so obvious to the average visitor.
Although the tour focuses on history, we will explore the culture and traditions of Chania and how they have merged to form the modern-day city of Chania.
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Chania Old Town Private Tour, Price Per Group of 4
What's included in Chania Old Town Private Tour, Price Per Group of 4
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Old Venetian Harbor
Tour Chania old town for 3 hours, visit the landmarks and historic sites.
Chania Old Town
Will walk around Chania old town and visit various landmarks on the way.
Lighthouse of Chania
Chania lighthouse is the oldest light house in the Mediterranean, built in 1864. The lighthouse is the main landmark of Chania. The tower is 21m high and is built on a stone base, located at the end of the old harbour's pier opposite to the fortress of Firkas. Visitors are not allowed to enter the lighthouse. Chania lighthouse was first constructed by the Venetians around 1600, destroyed in the siege of Chania and it took its final form, in the shape of a minaret, during the Egyptian occupation. It was restored in 1996.
Inclusions
- Private licenced guide
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet in front of Agios Nikolas church at Splantzia square.
End Points
- Tour will end in front of Firka fortress / Nautical Museum.
