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Chania Cultural Tour: Traditional Arts and Crafts
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Chania
Discover Chania’s rich heritage on a private walking tour. Meet artisans, explore Old Town, and enjoy a traditional breakfast. Perfect for families!
Discover Chania’s rich heritage on a private walking tour. Meet artisans, explore Old Town, and enjoy a traditional breakfast. Perfect for families!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Municipal Market of Chania - We will pass by the market that is currently under renovation.
- Church of Agios Nikolaos - Admire the architectural blend of different religions in one of the oldest preserved churches of Chania.
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Venetian Neoria - Pass by the Venetian Dockyards as your guide narrates the change of use throughout the years.
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- Municipal Market of Chania - We will pass by the market that is currently under renovation.
- Church of Agios Nikolaos - Admire the architectural blend of different religions in one of the oldest preserved churches of Chania.
- Venetian Neoria - Pass by the Venetian Dockyards as your guide narrates the change of use throughout the years.
- Old Venetian Harbor - Soak in the charming vistas.
- Hassan Pascha Mosque - The only mosque built from scratch during the Ottoman Occupation.
- Firkas Fortress - We will admire the Venetian fortifications.
- Chania Old Town - Explore the picturesque streets of the Old Town.
- Cathedral of Eisodion tis Theotokou - The city’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
- Folklore Museum of Chania - Learn about the traditional occupations and the daily life of the locals.
- Byzantine Walls Of Chania - Admire the Byzantine walls, a “collage” of different civilizations.
What's Included
- Folklore Museum Entrance Fee
- Breakfast
- Local Guide
- Tea and coffee
- Folklore Museum Entrance Fee
- Breakfast
- Local Guide
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Discover the vibrant cultural heritage of Chania with our engaging tour, where you can explore traditional arts and crafts!
Start your day with a traditional local breakfast and observe the skillful art of phyllo-making.
Enjoy a relaxed walk through Chania’s Old Town, accompanied by a local guide who will share fascinating stories about the city’s rich…
Discover the vibrant cultural heritage of Chania with our engaging tour, where you can explore traditional arts and crafts!
Start your day with a traditional local breakfast and observe the skillful art of phyllo-making.
Enjoy a relaxed walk through Chania’s Old Town, accompanied by a local guide who will share fascinating stories about the city’s rich arts and crafts history.
Visit a folklore atelier to delve into Chania’s cultural traditions.
Explore local workshops where talented artisans bring ancient techniques back to life.
Taste the famous Cretan olive oil and thyme honey.
Experience contemporary artistry that seamlessly combines tradition with innovation.
Ideal for those looking for a genuine cultural experience, this tour provides unforgettable interactions with local artisans. It’s also perfect for families.
Location
bougatsa Chania
Apokoronou
Our local guide will be there waiting for you next to the entrance of this place.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Sust_13
Oct 8, 2025
Amazing activity with a wonderful guide! - Anna was a very wonderful, warm, and knowledgable guide for this walk through Chania. I would highly recommend this tour as well. My wife and I booked a private tour. It was very affordable and allowed us some flexibility as well as separation from the cruise excursions. Anna took us through all of the neighborhoods and explained the historic sites and layers that exist in this wonderful and historic city but did so through the context of various artisans and crafts from the unique bougatsa pie and filo making to knife making and exquisite weaving and embroidery. We stopped for a multitude of treats and tastings along the way. She had great photo spots and we even did a little exploring off the itinerary. Bravo! Recommended with no reservations!
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Joeydonnaklein
Oct 3, 2025
Fabulous Tour - Definitely Recommend - We had a wonderful tour with our very knowledgeable guide Yorgos. It was amazing how much Yorgos knew of the history of Crete. He showed us artisans making phyllo dough and creating breakfast delights as well as traditional handmade knives created into useful tools of today. We learned all about Crete's historical evolution and marveled how the Cretan's incorporate it's historical ruins and buildings into useful, yet well preserved commercial shopping areas for all to enjoy. It was a very wonderful tour and well worth the time and price.
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Wandaj407
Sep 27, 2025
Wonderful Walking Tour of Old Town Chania - We were very happy to be on this private walking tour of Chania. Sophia was a wonderful guide, very considerate and accommodating. We got to see some local craftspeople we would have never discovered on our own. She knew where to get quality crafts at reasonable prices and frankly, I think she knew everyone in town!
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Irene
Sep 20, 2025
Walking tour with sopie - Had a wonderful time with our guide Sophie! She was amazing! She took the time to show us all the artist in the area and we learned lots! I highly recommend this fun walking tour!
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Erwin_s
Sep 11, 2025
Great tour by Sophia - Sophia is a great guide, passionate about Crete and its traditions.
Great communicator willing to be very flexible to accommodate her clients.
I highly recommend this tour.
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Elliotp834
Aug 1, 2025
An Excellent Chania Tour Adventure - After an initial introduction at our hotel lobby we spent the next several hours touring much of the old town visiting various food vendors, artisans and shops with our tour guide Sophia. Not only did we receive a passionate, detailed history of Chania but also experienced food tastings that were unique and superb (the best baclava we've ever had) and an appreciation of the various artisans and shopkeepers that were so uniquely Cretan. For lunch we stopped at a restaurant shaded by trees, filled with locals enjoying the food and company. Spending the day with Sophia was like spending the day with a warm, knowledgeable local friend. We have toured many cities including many of Europe's major cities, often use tour guides and are critical New Yorkers and this tour was very special for many reasons. Our highest recommendation.
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Veroniquedv9989hz
Jul 23, 2025
On top! I recommend this visit! - Very nice guided tour of the old town of Chania. Very interesting and informative. history, local crafts, architecture, ... We discover and taste good things! I really enjoyed this visit and recommend it.
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Akillagate7
Jul 15, 2025
Very insightful and pleasant!! - Thank you very much Sophia for your patience, guidance, and recommendations!!! We loved hearing the history of Chania and its many significant architectural sites. We highly recommend Sophia as your walking guide as she very knowledgeable, friendly, and hospitable. Time and company well spent 😊
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Matthew
Jul 14, 2025
Excellent walking tour of Chania - Excellent walking tour of Chania with our guide Sophia. She took us down quaint streets that we would not have been able to find on our own. We made some stops at some local artisans and also grabbed a few bites of the local food along the way. Sophia left a lasting impression - she gave us many tips on where to go and where to eat and drink for the remainder of our trip in Crete and Athens, which was truly invaluable. 10/10 would recommend!
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651jaymeem
Jul 12, 2025
Super helpful for the recommendations alone! - I made a HUGE boo boo and accidentally booked the tour for the day BEFORE we arrived in Chania, and only realized when our guide Sophia messaged me on WhatsApp saying she was ready for us.
Sophia was EXTREMELY accommodating and shuffled times around so we could still have a tour with her the next day.
She was prepped with a book of photos to give us a private history lesson as we snacked, along with TONS of tailored recommendations on what to do and eat.
She was super lovely to chat with, and we appreciated hearing her perspective as a local!
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