Discover the History of Chania
Overview of the tour in Chania
Historical walking tour of the town of Chania.
Through old neighborhoods, the ancient port, and churches of different religious faiths, the city encloses in itself a trace of every civilization that left its mark on Crete.
In this walking tour, we will see every monument of the city, whose history will be explained and linked to the story of Chania and Crete, from the Minoan civilization up to the modern era and its struggle against the Ottoman Turks and its reunion with Greece in the 20th century.
Every monument tells us a piece of this intricate story, in which some surprising players left a deep mark, such as the occupation from Venice that lasted 400 years!
If you’re curious to find out more about the fascinating blend of civilizations that characterizes the town of Chania, join this tour.
This activity includes:
- Church of Agios Nikolaos
Our Guides
On arrival
The meeting point is on the small square in front of the street "episkopou nikiforou", number 13.
Once arrive, look for the blonde guy with long hair wearing a bandana; I’m easily recognizable :)
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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