Old Venetian Harbor Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Chania’s Old Venetian Harbor. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Delicious Chania Street Food Tour
• Sailing Cruises Chania
• Chania Food Stories Half-Day Tour inc. tastings & drinks
• Explore Chania's Old Town through the eyes of a local
• Small-Group Segway Chania Old City and Harbour Combo Tour

While it’s free to visit Chania’s Old Venetian Harbor, some travelers get more out of the Old Town when exploring with a guide. Walking tours start at around US$30, wine tasting tours begin from US$70, and food tours are about US$100. Or splurge on a sailboat, from around US$800.

Yes, visiting the Old Venetian Harbor is absolutely worth it—this historic slice of waterfront lies at the heart of Chania’s Old Town and boasts fabulous restaurants with beautiful views. It’s also home to the Maritime Museum of Crete, the Lighthouse of Chania, the Venetian Shipyards, and the Hassan Pascha Mosque.

The best time of day to visit the Old Venetian Harbor depends on your interests. Photographers and foodies will want to visit at sunset to enjoy the sparkling lights and nightlife. History buffs should arrive during the day, when the Maritime Museum of Crete is open.

It takes at least an hour to tour the Old Venetian Harbor; it is larger than it looks, and it’s more than a 1-mile walk from the Maritime Museum of Crete around the harbor and along the breakwater to the Lighthouse of Chania. Alternatively, you can always admire it from a waterfront taverna.

Yes, Chania’s Old Venetian Harbor is reasonably accessible. The waterfront has a flat, paved walkway and most tavernas offer step-free outside seating, while there is a basic but wheelchair-friendly public bathroom on Zampeliou Street. There are steps to reach the breakwater and access the lighthouse, which is closed to visitors.