10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Chania Town That You Shouldn't Miss

July 15, 2021 Karren Gelb

Much of the old town district of Chania was developed around its harbor, which was built by the Venetians during the 14th century. Its lighthouse still proudly overlooks the Mediterranean. Here you’ll find several cinemas and historical attractions like the Archaeological Museum, a collection of Minoan and Roman artifacts that’s housed in the former Monastery of Saint Francis. Word nerds will especially enjoy the Museum of Typography.
Restaurants in Chania Town

1. SUP in Crete

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SUP in Crete

We are a family-owned business with a great heart for the outdoors. We offer a unique experience designed to cater to any level of paddler, from first-timer to passionate pros, no matter the age or physical background! Our aim is to make our guests talk about their time in Crete with an unending enthusiasm for a long time after they are back home! Our team will welcome you to this beautiful coastal scenery and make sure you will have a fun, lively, full of surprises adventure that will only challenge your sense of balance in a playful way! Get your loved ones, family, significant other, friends, or colleagues on board with us and prepare for the best ever summer escapade!

2. Cretan Paragliding

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Cretan Paragliding

Do you like outdoor activities, are you an adrenaline hunter, or you just want to elevate from the ground? A tandem paragliding flight above Crete landscape is what you are looking for! Every year hundreds visitors trust us to get in the air with us. Book now a Tandem Paragliding flight. The most simple, easy and safe way to get in the air! A unique feeling and an experience to remember a life time! You need to know nothing about paragliding. The pilot will explain to you few things in a short briefing before flight, and the only thing you need, is to take some fast steps forward. The moment where one step is on mother earth, and the next one in heaven we call air! In no time the glider will take us in the air, you will sit back in your comfortable harness and you will enjoy the view from above! The movement of the glider on the air is smooth until the time your feet touch the ground.

3. Taxi Limo Chania

Chania Town, Crete 73100 Greece +30 697 694 0415 [email protected] http://www.taxilimochania.gr/
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Taxi Limo Chania

Why use our service? -Competitive prices per taxi or minivan. -Relax with comfortable, air-conditioned transport -Professional driver -Stress-free start to your vacation! -Private service : 24/7 What You Can Expect? -Arrange your private taxi transfer for a time to suit your schedule -Instant email confirmation -Meet and greet at the airport or port Our Team -Professional drivers -Experienced in the airport shuttle industry -They distinguish themselves through their quality of service. Without exception all members of our team enjoy their work and do their best to serve our clients with care and attention. We offer customer support in English, by phone or via email.

Reviewed By averykoop

The best taxi service in Chania! It was easy to book, they were right on time, in a very nice car, and the price was extremely reasonable. Overall, excellent, professional service.

4. Greek National Football Museum

40 Tsouderon, Chania Town, Crete 731 32 Greece +30 697 433 1691 http://www.galanolefkosfaros.gr/museum.html
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Greek National Football Museum

A unique Museum, the biggest one for a National Football Team, the Greek National Football Team, which was European Champions in 2004, located in the Old City of Chania and has over 1000 exhibits, balls from World Cup and Euro games, official shirts, photos and thw whole history of Greek football. BECAUSE OF CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC, THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE WHOLE MARCH.

Reviewed By che_ham

So glad we made the time to visit, this little museum is excellent, and can easily be visited even if you’re short of time. I’ve never been to a museum quite like this, it really is quite unique. We were limited on time, so were shown the shirts and memorabilia related to my team first - so I got to try on the shirts and get the pictures - then were shown the vast collection of international shirts worn by the greatest players of all time, and finally the lifting the Euro 2004 trophy given to Greece when they won the tournament. The personal touch here is what really makes it special though; being meeted and greeted as a friend, by someone with a genuine love of the game, and who delights in sharing this amazing collection that you can physically touch and feel, instead of the admiring-at-distance you expect of museums. A true home of world football.

5. Museum-Residence of Eleftherios Venizelos

Eleftheriou Venizelou & Fraggokastelou Elena Venizelou Square, Chalepa, Chania Town, Crete 73133 Greece +30 2821 056008 [email protected] http://www.venizelos-foundation.gr/
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Museum-Residence of Eleftherios Venizelos

The Residence – Museum “Eleftherios K. Venizelos” is classified as an authentic (documentary) home since it is recounting the life of a personage and it is preserving authentic items, most of them in their original position. At the same time the life and era of the Greek politician it is presented giving to the monument the character of a modern museum.

Reviewed By histman

This is a well presented museum in the outskirts of Chania (bus to Stavros). It tells the life of one of Crete’s and Greece’s greatest statesmen at the beginning of the 20th century through the house which was the family home. Each room is very well interpreted with information boards in both Greek and English. The attendant on reception was excellent and loaned us a tablet computer with maps and information for each room. Don’t forget to visit the garage where you can see the car which was damaged as part of an assassination attempt in 1923. Entrance 4 euros (2 for seniors). Expect to spend an hour here.

6. Alexia Handmade Jewelry

3 Episkopou Chrysanthou, Chania Town, Crete 731 32 Greece +30 2821 092884 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/AlexiaChania/
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Alexia Handmade Jewelry

Shop with handmade jewelry and objects.

Reviewed By Sylvia18

The most beautiful and unique handmade jewellery I have ever seen and bought. Excellent customer service. Alexia is a wonderful and warm hearted person. Definitely I will come back next year to visit her magical shop. Thank you so much for my beautiful ring and necklace ????????

7. Chania Adventures

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Chania Adventures

Small, SEMI - PRIVATE groups. Would you like to explore the mainland of Crete as a traveller away from crowded destinations and tourist resorts through rough roads not accecible by rentals? Are you ready to explore Chania Old Town Little Secrets in Food & Wine walking tours? Is value for money a priority for you? Join Us

8. Crete Lux Travel

Chania Town, Crete 73200 Greece +30 698 141 3004 [email protected] http://creteluxtravel.com/
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Crete Lux Travel

Crete Lux Travel provides services for your group or family, from all major airports and ports in Crete to all surrounding towns, hotels, villas, famous beaches or historical monuments. Whether you are visiting Crete for a business trip, having a holiday, or even if you just need a car for a few hours, we will be glad to help you.

Reviewed By Lidgett21

Excellent service and well worth paying a little bit more for a stress free journey..... the drivers are friendly and speak rather good English which always helps!! The cars are clean and in good condition. Would definitely recommend and should we go to Crete again we will be using them again ????

9. Chania Wine Tours

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Chania Wine Tours

Greece's only wine tour owned and operated by a Certified Sommelier! We are wine people doing tours, not tour people doing wine. Swirl, Sip, and Taste your way through the Cretan countryside. We offer full day private excursions with the undivided attention of a professional guide in a non-shared air conditioned vehicle. Full day and half day semi-private tours with convenient start times and meeting points. Check out our new Mountain Village Food Tour to visit our personal vineyards, olive groves, and bees! Learn the extensive history of winemaking on the island and taste local wines under the guidance of true wine experts. We have VIP access to many locations and personally guide the tours of the wineries. Choose from wineries, vineyards, breweries, historic sites, natural sites, and olive oil mills. We are a husband and wife team born and raised in the United States who moved to their ancestral home of Crete. We are owner/operators and native English speakers.

10. Minoan's World The 9D Experience

Ipsilanton 10, Chania Town, Crete 731 35 Greece +30 2821 097095 [email protected] http://minoansworld.com/
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Minoan's World The 9D Experience

Experience the Minoan History like never before! Europe’s oldest civilization meets Europe’s first 3D Museum and 9D Cinema! We are a unique combination of a 3D Museum (non archaeological) with life-like statues made out of silicon and mesmerizing 3D art that comes to life through your phone's camera, and a 9D cinema which will take you back in time with fully immersive special effects such as air blasts, rain, snow, bubbles and smoke. Our epic movie has both a historical and mythological perspective. Multilingual movie system in 10 languages!

Reviewed By bayubabe

Movie with special effects was interesting and very enjoyable. Good place to spend some time away from the Greek heat . Staff extremely friendly and helped take a lot of photos. Freebie short roller coaster movie at the end was fun!

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