Private Crete: Made In Chania Shopping Tour
Crete, Greece
From USD 380.89
Office phone number: +30 698 678 0970
Private Crete: Made In Chania Shopping Tour
Crete, Greece
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Get to know the artistic side of Chania on a private shopping tour that skips over mass-produced goods and digs up authentic finds. We’ll take you into local workshops, where you can meet with the artisans making jewellery, ceramics, wooden pieces and much more. Then try your own artistic skills with a mini-lesson in one of the studios!
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Highlights
- Meet artisans in their workshops, in an area of Chania dedicated to art and craftwork
- Learn about the production of handmade objects that are typical to local culture
- Put your own artistic skills to the test while learning about pottery, painting and more
- Support local artists by shopping for authentic, handmade souvenirs by local people
- Enjoy a traditional breakfast of coffee and pastry at a beloved local spot
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- Your tour visits locally-run businesses, such as a ceramic artisan, which helps to preserve traditional crafts for the next generation.
- Your tour also supports the creativity of Greece’s new generation of artisans by vsiting stores of young Greek designers.
- By promoting the work of local artists and their enterprises, your tour works to support them financially.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Municipal Market of Chania (Agora). Your guide will be standing in front of the market building.
GPS coordinates: 35.514602, 24.020319
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- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point:
Municipal Market of Chania.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, transportation during tour, traditional local snack (bougatsa), coffee.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
We’ll start your private Chania tour the local way: with a coffee and a taste of one of the most traditional pastries of Crete, in the most traditional place in town. We’ll enjoy a bit of bougatsa (a cheese-filled pastry) in a shop that’s been loved by locals for years.
Fuelled up after our breakfast, we’ll drive in a private vehicle for about 15 minutes to reach our destination: a unique part of town that’s completely dedicated to the work of local artisans.
You’ll visit several of the artisans who live and work in this area and learn about the importance and local impact that crafts such as pottery and clay have had in the history of the island.
You’ll also get to test out your own artistic skills, at a ceramics workshop! Talk to the local artist about their techniques and browse through their unique pieces. You’ll learn tips and tricks for finding the best and most authentic souvenirs, so the next time you’re out shopping in Chania, you’ll know what to look for.
We’ll uncover various works such as religious paintings, handmade jewellery and unique objects made of wood, glass or other more unusual materials.
By the end of this Chania shopping tour, you’ll have a better understanding of the authentic crafts of Crete, and how they represent the island’s local culture
(If you’d prefer to travel as part of a regular group experience, please book our Made in Chania group tour.)
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, transportation during tour, traditional local snack (bougatsa), coffee.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Closure of sites: There are several workshops in the village, so if any of the workshops we normally visit are closed, we’ll still be able to take you to an alternate but equally wonderful shop.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +30 698 678 0970
Email address: info@creteurbanadventures.com
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