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15 Best Chania Tours In Greece

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The 15 most popular chania tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Chania Tours In Greece

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide - The 17-Kilometer Reality Check: Crowds, Footing, and Timing

1.From Chania: Full-Day Samaria Gorge Trek Excursion & Guide

Most Popular★ 4.6

Guided Samaria Gorge trek from Chania to Agia Roumeli, with ferry ride. Challenging 17-km walk, then time to swim.

“The tour guide and transportation were great! The gorge itself has too many people. Often, the foot path is only wide enough for one person. With so many people on the paths, some fast, some slow, it kind of sucks. Also, the bathrooms suck. For the amount of money the gorge park takes in, improve…”

3,191 reviews9 - 12 hoursFrom $41by PLATANOS TOURS

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Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch - Price and Inclusions: What You Really Get for $113.67

2.Cretan Safari – 4×4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

★ 5.0

4x4 Cretan Safari from Rethymno to Preveli Beach: gorges, villages, and lunch with unlimited wine.

“Dionysus, our guide, was amazing. We had a very good safari full of sites and packed with information about Crete, it’s people, culture, local customs, and villages. Excellent vehicle and great food.”

780 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $113.67by Cretan Safari Land Rover Experience

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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village - The 10-Hour Day Trip Schedule From 08:00 in Chania

3.Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

★ 4.5

Elafonissi pink-sand beach and Elos village lunch on a 10-hour day trip from Chania, with guided stops and bus pickup.

“The beach and island is absolutely beautiful and we did locate some of the famous pink sand (here and there). Our young driver was very skilful navigating the narrow Cretan roads and did a fantastic job at getting us safely to/from the destination. The pickup from a pre-determined location was on time and our guide…”

744 reviews10 hoursFrom $37by TourMaster

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From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide

From Chania: Samaria Gorge with Professional Hiking Guide - Coach Time From Chania to the Mountains (and Why It Matters)

Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket - The Boat Ride: Tersanas Cave, Vouxa Cape, and Photo Angles

5.Chania/Almyrida: Balos Gramvousa Day Trip with Boat Ticket

★ 4.4

Balos Lagoon swim and Gramvousa Venetian fortress from Chania with an AC bus and boat tickets; Tersanas cave views included.

“Everything was well-organized. Even though it was plenty of other people on boat our guide Vicky was always visible and even gave her number. She was supernice🧡🤗 Everything was explained perfectly. Balos was gorgeous, with crystal clear water and pink sand. Gramvousa nice to see, but it didn’t wanted to hike, that’s why enjoyed the…”

590 reviews12 hoursFrom $64by Io Tours

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Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete - Instruction that fits real beginners (and keeps advanced paddlers busy)

6.Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete

★ 5.0

SUPinCrete in Chania takes you across calm Marathi Bay with easy coaching, wildlife chances, and multi-surprise moments, plus pickup included.

“This was an amazing experience. Our guide, Bobby was so kind and helpful. He was very patient with everyone and their boards were very new. The water was so warm and clear and Bobby kept taking us to different areas so we could see lots of things. Very nice surprises. He took lots of pictures…”

554 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $89.49by SUPinCrete

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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari - Quad Setup and Safety: Helmets, Guide Leadership, and Real Rules

7.Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

★ 5.0

ATV quad safari from Rethymno with dam and gorge stops, coffee and viewpoints, small groups, and provided safety gear for dusty fun.

“It's quite hard core! It was exhilarating and fun, and you get to see beautiful country and mountains, as well as the big reservoir. You need to pay close attention at all times because sometimes you are going quite fast near big drops. If you lose concentration you could have a very serious accident.”

494 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $72.56by Discovery Safaris

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From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop

From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop - Getting picked up and settling into the ride

8.From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop

★ 4.5

Pink sand and turquoise shallows at Elafonisi, plus an Elos village food stop. Full-day Crete trip from Chania.

“Our guide was really nice! On the way to Elafonisi she told us some facts about Crete. The breakfast spot and the late lunch were nice. Keep in mind that you have to go down a path with stones to get to the beach, but there is transportation available for those who are not able…”

424 reviews10 hoursFrom $37by Io Tours

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Kolimvari: Sailing Cruise with Meal & Water Activities

Kolimvari: Sailing Cruise with Meal & Water Activities - Getting there: meeting point, pickup options, and the 5-hour pace

9.Kolimvari: Sailing Cruise with Meal & Water Activities

★ 4.7

Sail from Kolimvari to Agioi Theodoroi for snorkeling and SUP in crystal water, plus a 3-course meal and unlimited drinks.

“One of our favorite days on Crete. The boat was gorgeous and our guides were very welcoming. The small group made the trip even better. We saw many boats pull up with 30+ people on it and we were grateful for our 10.”

390 reviews5 hoursFrom $129by Cretan Sailing Cruises

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Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide - Entering Samaria Gorge: 600 Steps, St. Nicolas, and the Iron Gates

10.Samaria Gorge Hiking from Chania with Professional Hiking Guide

★ 4.5

Hike Samaria Gorge from Chania with pickup, an A/C bus, a scenic boat leg, and time to swim at Agia Roumeli.

“Great guide, great nature, a bit crowded due to rain closures for several days before. Sylvia with Kyriakakis was a great guide, who did a great job of explaining the long journey from mountain to sea. I wish I would have know they rent hiking poles - what a knee saver! Recommendations: rent hiking poles,…”

372 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $51.89by Fantasy Travel

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Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch - The Morning Rhythm: Kissamos and Getting Set Up for the Day

12.Balos & Falassarna Beach – Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

★ 5.0

Jeep to Balos lagoon viewpoint and Falassarna’s reserved beach club spot, with lunch and drinks included from Chania.

“Our adventure with Yiannis was a great day! Travel time to Balos and Falassarna was filled with history of Crete and engaging group conversations led by our guide. The view at Balos was amazing, although quick. The time at the beach was well coordinated and the perfect relaxation. Overall, it was a wonderful excursion to…”

345 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $199.62by CHANIA ADVENTURES SINGLE MEMBER P.C

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Minoans World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema

Minoans World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema - The 3D Museum Portion: Photos Without the Homework

13.Minoans World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema

★ 4.5

Minoans World 3D Museum & 9D Cinema in Chania: a heat-proof, family-friendly 45-minute mix of 3D photo scenes and 9D films.

“DO NOT GO! SAVE TIME AND MONEY!!! We have expected so much more from a museum of the Minoan World. The whole experience was 30 minutes and not 45 as presented in the presentation on the website when I have booked the tickets. There were 4 movies: one with pictures from Crete, one with a…”

315 reviews45 minutes (approx.)From $24.14by Minoan's World

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Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania

Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania - The pricing reality: $105.26 for a full tasting lineup

14.Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania

★ 5.0

A 2.5-hour walking food tasting in Chania: bougatsa, cheeses, olives, sweets, raki, Greek coffee, and stop-and-shop browsing with Christos.

“My husband and I booked a private food tour with Christos and it was excellent. We got an opportunity to taste some of the delicious foods that Chania is famous for. We left full and also learned a lot about Chania. Christos was an amazing guide and we enjoyed so much getting to know him.…”

297 reviews2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)From $105.26by Blessed Greece

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Chania Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise to Thodorou & Lazareta

Chania Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise to Thodorou & Lazareta - Spotting Kri Kri Goats on Thodorou (Goat Island)

15.Chania Town: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise to Thodorou & Lazareta

★ 4.8

Chania glass-bottom boat cruise with swim stops, Goat Island Kri Kri goats, and Lazaretta beach time plus WWII wreck views from the boat.

“This expected our expectations. First we went around Thodorou Island where we tried to spot the Kri-Kri (a type of goat that lives in Crete only) and we spotted one and her two calves. We also saw the remains of a WWII Nazi aeroplane through the glass-bottom. Then we went to the Lazareta island. The…”

285 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $53by Captain Nestor Boat Trips

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