Chania city tour: a journey through time
Activity Description
With a rich and varied history spanning millennia, the contemporary city of Chania exhibits its layered past with pride: prehistoric citadels, Byzantine fortifications, a Venetian military harbour, Turkish hamams, and a fierce revolutionary streak. Take a walk with us and uncover a modern city that is living and breathing history.
Leisurely stroll through the city of Chania with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into the most iconic landmarks of Chania. Start your tour from the heart of the old town, in 1821 square, and learn about its captivating history. Then, step inside the picture-perfect streets of the town and explore its turbulent history, quirky folklore tales and aspects of its modern everyday life.
This is an unmissable opportunity to experience the city of Chania at your own pace with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
*** Tickets / entrance fees to any museums, archaeological sites, or churches are not included.
- 66 stories
- 6.85km distance
- 14 stops
Know before you book
- Please consider that admission fees for any museums, archaeological sites or churches are not included.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone, accessible through our app. No live guide will accompany you. No VR/AR is included.
- No live guide or meeting point are provided.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Check your spam folder as well.
- Book per device to be used, not per participant.
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS (version 15.0 and later) smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB).
- This is a city tour and is mostly wheelchair accessible; however, please note that some points of interest might not be wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Mobile signal may be weak at the site(s). Download your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit to fully enjoy it.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- Wear sunscreen, a hat, and comfortable shoes, especially in the summer months
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Cancellation policy
- In case of cancellation you are not entitled to a refund.
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- Many activities are based on the weather, so it is recommended that you contact the company before the activity.
- It is a good idea to be at the meeting point on time, before the scheduled start time.
- After your reservation it is enough to give your details to the cooperating company so that you can carry out your activity. However, it is recommended that you have the booking confirmed in digital or printed form.
- Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Region: Chania, Chania
Address: Chania 731 32
Notes: There is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at 1821 square, between Daskalogianni and Episkopou Kallistou streets. Directions to starting point The easiest way to get there is on foot from the Central bus station at Kydonias street. If you are already staying in the city of Chania, it is a short walk from anywhere in the centre.