FAQs
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Chania Walking Tours offers small-group food, wine and cultural experiences designed to help you discover the city through the eyes of a local. Rather than following a typical sightseeing route, we explore local flavors, hidden Old Town streets and the stories behind everyday life in Chania. The experiences are relaxed, personal and designed to feel more like discovering the city with a local friend than following a traditional guided tour.
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We currently offer two signature small-group experiences in Chania: the Chania Food Odyssey, a morning food and walking tour exploring Cretan flavors, local culture and hidden corners of the Old Town, and the Sunset Wine & Dine, an evening experience combining an Old Town walk, a four-course dinner with Greek wine pairings and a hidden local sunset viewpoint. Private tours are also available upon request.
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Yes. Our tours are designed for most fitness levels and take place at a relaxed walking pace. As we explore Chania’s Old Town, the route may include cobbled streets, uneven surfaces and some steps. If you have any mobility concerns, please contact us before booking and we’ll be happy to discuss whether the experience is suitable for you.
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Our regular walking tours in Chania are currently offered in English. If you are interested in a private tour and have specific language requirements, feel free to contact us and we’ll let you know what may be possible.
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You can book a Chania Walking Tours experience by contacting us through the booking form on our website or directly via WhatsApp or email. Simply let us know which experience you are interested in, your preferred date and the number of participants, and we’ll confirm availability and provide the booking details.
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Yes, we recommend booking in advance, especially during the busy summer months, as our tours are intentionally kept to small groups and availability can be limited. Last-minute bookings may still be possible, so feel free to contact us to check availability.
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You can cancel your tour free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled starting time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour, as well as no-shows, are non-refundable. If you need to cancel or change your booking, please contact us as soon as possible.
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Accessibility can vary depending on the tour and route, as Chania’s Old Town includes cobbled streets, uneven surfaces and some steps. If you use a wheelchair or have specific mobility requirements, please contact us before booking. We’ll be happy to discuss the route and accessibility of the experience and help determine the most suitable option for you.
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Our tours normally operate in light rain or changing weather conditions. If severe weather makes the experience unsafe or significantly affects the tour, we’ll contact you to discuss the available options, such as rescheduling or cancellation. We always recommend checking the forecast and dressing appropriately for the conditions.
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The experiences, food and drinks described on each tour page are included in the tour price. The Chania Food Odyssey includes the food tastings and local drinks featured during the experience, while the Sunset Wine & Dine includes a four-course dinner with Greek wine pairings, as well as the other food and drinks described in the itinerary. Any optional personal expenses are not included.
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We can accommodate many dietary requirements with advance notice. If you have any food allergies, intolerances or specific dietary needs, please let us know when booking so we can check the available options with the places we visit. As our tours focus on authentic local food, some dietary requirements may limit certain tastings, but we’ll always do our best to provide a suitable alternative where possible.
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Our walking tours normally start outside the entrance of Kydon Hotel, in central Chania. The exact meeting point and starting time will be confirmed with your booking, so you’ll have all the details you need before the tour.
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Yes. Private walking tours in Chania are available upon request. Our private experiences can be a great option for couples, families, groups of friends or travelers looking for a more personal experience. Contact us with your preferred date, group size and the experience you are interested in, and we’ll be happy to discuss the available options.
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Our walking tours in Chania are designed as small-group experiences, allowing for a more relaxed and personal atmosphere. Group sizes are intentionally kept small so there is plenty of time for conversation, questions and interaction along the way. Private tours are also available for guests who prefer an experience exclusively for their own group.
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Our Chania walking tours usually last around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the experience. The Chania Food Odyssey lasts approximately 3.5 hours, while the Sunset Wine & Dine lasts approximately 4 hours. Both experiences are designed at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to enjoy the food, surroundings and local atmosphere along the way.
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Yes. Families with children are welcome on our Chania walking tours. Since the experiences involve around 3.5 to 4 hours of walking, food stops and exploring the Old Town, we recommend considering the age and walking comfort of younger children. If you are traveling with children, feel free to contact us before booking and we’ll be happy to help you choose the most suitable experience for your family.
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We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. During the warmer months in Chania, light clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are also a good idea. Bringing a small bottle of water is recommended, especially during the summer. Most importantly, come ready to walk, taste and discover Chania at a relaxed pace.
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Choose the Chania Food Odyssey if you want to spend your morning discovering Chania through Cretan flavors, local food stops, hidden Old Town streets and stories about the city and its culture. Choose the Sunset Wine & Dine if you prefer a more premium evening experience combining an Old Town walk, a four-course dinner with Greek wine pairings and sunset from a hidden local viewpoint. Both are small-group experiences, but each offers a very different way to discover Chania.