Top Things to do in Chania Town
What to do and see in Chania Town, Crete: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
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. Chania Diving Center
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5.0 based on 297 reviews
Chania Diving Center is the best dive center in Chania, Crete. We offer high-quality training to beginners who want to try a dive or a snorkeling trip to discover the underwater world of Chania, Crete and to divers who wish to continue their training in recreational and technical diving. With a maximum of 3-4 divers per dive leader, we maximize the level of safety and pleasure to everyone, which is our priority. We organize daily boat trips for snorkeling and diving in caves and we are the only dive center that offers more than 20 different dive sites. Join our snorkeling - boat trip tours or our diving tours and take the chance to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
2. Sea & Sun Boats
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5.0 based on 83 reviews
Enjoy the sun and the sea, away from crowded beaches. Experience free diving to explore shipwrecks, visit monuments and archeological sites located next to the sea. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Cretan coastline, from a unique perspective. Our experienced team is happy to suggest special sea journeys that will satisfy every wish.
3. Chania Segway Tours
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5.0 based on 581 reviews
The treasure of Chania is the Old City & Harbor. The first thing and the most important that anyone that visits the city should explore.One of the best ways to do so, are the organized Segway tours. Use your time efficiently joining one of the Segway tours! A variety of tours with historical informations provided in different languages. All tours have a tour leader who will reveal the Old city's secret paths and will give you any suggestions you may need. Combine knowledge with fun!
4. Uncharted Escapes
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5.0 based on 389 reviews
Uncharted Escapes (former Safari Adventures) is a company organizing whole year round premium Safari and Speedboat tours in Greece. Explore uncharted lands and local cultures as you ride through nature, through the gleaming sea and imposing mountains on a 4x4 or speed boat led by local experts. Uncharted Escapes takes you further than you thought possible, beyond limits, beyond local cultures and authentic traditions, beyond imagination…
5. Sifis Jewellery
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Sifis is an artist that works with silver gold and gems to create, one of a kind, jewellery. He looks for inspiration mainly from plants. Every flower, every petal, every stamen is studied under his unique perspective in order to transform the raw material into jewellery.
Reviewed By robertnorton74 - New Orleans, United States
So impressed with this store! The diamond ring I bought for my wife is impressive and the laurel leaves earrings are amazing too, she loves them. So much to choose from. Excellent quality. Unique designs. There is no sales pressure. People are very helpful and kind. In Crete, one of the best shops I'd visited during my holidays! Definetely recommended!!!
6. SUP in Crete
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5.0 based on 438 reviews
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!
7. Cretan Paragliding
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5.0 based on 112 reviews
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.
8. Greek National Football Museum
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5.0 based on 696 reviews
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.
9. Museum-Residence of Eleftherios Venizelos
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5.0 based on 103 reviews
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.
10. Mystery Loft - Escape Rooms Chania
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
«Mystery Loft» is an atmospheric place of 230m2, on the first floor of a neoclassical building dating from the early 1900s. It consists of four themed rooms-puzzles which come to upset all the existing fun facts while inducting you to the absolute mystery worlds. Make a group, choose the room, make a reservation and live the experience of live escape games, seeking for elements, keys, mechanisms etc., having as a sole purpose a great getaway!
Reviewed By 144timw
We've tried a lot of escape rooms in many different countries and this is by far the best. All three room is well executed and the staff is verry friendly. The "silent hill" room is a unique experience, try it if you dare.
