Chania Food and City Tour
Duration 3 hours
Crete’s cuisine is internationally renowned for its exquisite taste and high nutritional value. This is due to its terrain and farming, which bring a flavour of authenticity to all our local delicacies from the meat to the vegetables, and from the cheeses to the honey and herbs, the Cretan dishes will make you wish to stay here forever.
Indulge yourself with this food tour, starting with a Greek coffee or mountain tea and an old-fashioned sweet breakfast next to the city’s pensioners reading their morning newspapers. Then, walking for an hour along the serpentine alleys of the Venetian harbour with its architecture remains that offer photo options to take your breath away.
After that, re-entering the present to taste a variety of authentic local dairy, honey, olive oil and olives and continue by strolling for about an hour and a half to the ottoman quarter of the town, all the while comparing and contrasting the different cultures and religions which were bonded to create the unique character of the town.
Our tour ends at a traditional kafeneio well known amongst the locals for a delicious lunch with options both for vegetarians and non-vegetarians as well as local spirits.
Highlights
- Explore Chania's historic Old Town with a local guide on a walking tour
- Learn about Chania's Venetian heritage, Renaissance era, and Ottoman influences
- Admire the city's impressive architecture and historic landmarks as you explore
- Visit shops and markets selling local produce including wine and cheese
- Taste the flavors of Cretan cuisine as you enjoy some delicious street foods
- 3-hour Chania Walking Food Tour with an expert local guide.
- As you stroll through historical and cultural layers, take in the stories, myths, and legends of the Old Town.
- Discover the town's century-old market and shop for food and Cretan goods with a local.
- Explore the historic Ottoman and Jewish Quarters by foot to find hidden gems like the "Street of the Knives" and other places.
- Experience regional mezedes and raki in a historic district.
Route
Detailed Itinerary
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Meeting Point: Municipal Market
On the square in front of the Chania Municipal Market or Chania Old Market. Please make sure that you are facing the Kydon Hotel! Your guide will be standing outside the main south entrance holding a sign with your name.
3 hours -
Walking tour to Chania Old Town
Starting with a Greek coffee or mountain tea and an old-fashioned sweet breakfast next to the city’s pensioners reading their morning newspapers. Then, walking for an hour along the serpentine alleys of the Venetian harbour with its architecture remains that offer photo options to take your breath away.
2 hours -
Explore the historic Jewish and Ottoman neighborhoods
Discover how multiculturalism has impacted inhabitants' quality of life over time.
1 hours -
Local favorite spot
Then, after strolling along the promenade of the historic harbor, you may unwind and savor a tempting table of Cretan mezedes in a neighborhood favorite
Pricing & Cancellation
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Included in price
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Walking tour
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Savory Cretan street food tastings
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Coffee or herbal tea
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Not included in price
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Tips
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Gallery
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