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Chania, Greece

Things to Do in Chania

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

Most booked tours and tickets in Chania

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

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

4.9571 reviews2h
Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania

Walking “Food tasting tour” in the town of Chania

4.9417 reviews2h 45m
Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch

4.9381 reviews7h
Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!

Boat Trip in Crete with Guided Snorkeling and Free Pick up!

4.7293 reviews4h
Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer

Balos & Gramvousa: Cruise with Meals, Drinks & Transfer

4.7252 reviews7h
Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat

Wine & Olive Oil Tour with Lunch at Milia Mountain Retreat

5.0230 reviews7h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Chania's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Chania

  1. 1Venetian Harbour & Lighthouse
  2. 2Chania Municipal Market
  3. 3Balos Lagoon
  4. 4Samaria Gorge
  5. 5Elafonisi Beach
  6. 6Old Town Leather Street (Stivanadika)
  • Stroll the Venetian Harbour at sunset, one of the most beautiful waterfronts in Greece.
  • Hike the Samaria Gorge, a 16 km descent through towering walls to the Libyan Sea.
  • Swim in the turquoise lagoon of Balos and on the pink-sand beaches of Elafonisi.

Tickets and passes in Chania

Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch

4.9841 reviews7h 30m
Let's get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket

Let's get Wet: Watercity Waterpark Admission Ticket

4.2302 reviews24h
Safari Club: Preveli route from Rethymno with Lunch Swimming

Safari Club: Preveli route from Rethymno with Lunch Swimming

4.9258 reviews8h

Food and drink experiences in Chania

PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier

PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier

5.0127 reviews4h
Chania Old Town Sunset Beer & Food Tour - Crete

Chania Old Town Sunset Beer & Food Tour - Crete

5.0110 reviews3h 30m

Hidden gems in Chania

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Seitan Limania

A tiny beach at the bottom of a narrow, zigzagging rocky inlet on the Akrotiri peninsula, with brilliant turquoise water.

Agia Triada Monastery

A 17th-century Venetian-style monastery on the Akrotiri peninsula that still produces its own olive oil and wine.

Etz Hayyim Synagogue

A restored synagogue in the old Jewish quarter, the only surviving synagogue on Crete, now a place of memory and reflection.

Theriso Gorge

A shady, easy-to-drive gorge leading to the mountain village of Theriso, known for its historic role in Cretan independence and its tavernas.

Stavros Beach

A sheltered, shallow lagoon beach on the Akrotiri peninsula, backed by a mountain famous from the film Zorba the Greek.

Day trips from Chania

Rethymno

About 1 hour by car or bus

Crete's third city has a Venetian harbour, a huge fortress and an old town full of Ottoman fountains and minarets.

Falassarna

About 1 hour by car

A long sandy beach on the west coast famous for its sunsets and clear water, near the remains of an ancient harbour town.

Loutro and the South Coast

About 1.5-2 hours by car and ferry

A car-free village of white and blue houses on the Libyan Sea, reached by ferry from Chora Sfakion, with paths to hidden beaches.

Plan your Chania trip

Things to do in Chania: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Chania?+

Top sights include Venetian Harbour & Lighthouse, Chania Municipal Market, Balos Lagoon and Samaria Gorge. Away from the crowds, try Seitan Limania and Agia Triada Monastery.

What are the most popular tours in Chania?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch (4.9 stars, 841 reviews); Stand -Up Paddleboard and Multi-Surprise Elements Tour in Crete (4.9 stars, 571 reviews); Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari (4.9 stars, 528 reviews).

How much do tours in Chania cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €27 and €165 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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