Private tour in Chania Apostolos P
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Hi and welcome to Crete! Professional and licensed historian tour guide, accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism. With studies in History & Archaeology, and being a Master's degree (MSc) holder, i can guide you through the beauties of my homeland: Crete and Greece! Being a local Cretan i joined Tours By Locals to share my knowledge and my passion about Greece to the guests of my country. I speak English, German, and obviously beeing a local, Greek! Being a tour guide was my passion from day one. It is one of the three hobbies that i had an aspiration turning into a profession*. After finishing my studies in modern history and Archaeology, and finishing my masters i am now fully working as a professional licensed tourist guide in Crete and all over Greece. Having many years of robust tour guiding expertise, i am always striving to provide guest of my country an original, authentic and off the beaten path experience while on holidays. The tours that i offer on Tours By Locals are fully customizable, and i can cover all your interest upon request: You see, being a licensed tourist guide gives me the privilege, because of my studies, to guide you through all the Archaeological Sites, Museums, and places of Historical significance all over Greece. So not only we will cover your interests on our private tour, but we will go the extra mile, providing you with crucial intelligence of Greece's rich history, culture, past and present. My interest as a tourist guide on the tours that i offer are: History & Archaeology tours, walking tours, cultural and village tours, ecotourism tours and especially modern history WW2 tours in Greece - such as the Battle of Crete/ Operation Mercury tours that i offer. Join my tours or contact me to make your own tour and lets make your holidays in Crete an awesome endeavor, allowing me to show you Crete, the Proper Way! *(the other two are becoming a Vet, and a Pilot!).
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As a professional historian and licensed guide, I love sharing Chania’s hidden stories—its ancient cities, traditional villages, and breathtaking landscapes. Our day begins at hand-picked panoramic viewpoints, where I show sweeping views of the region and explain how geography shaped its history and strategy over centuries. These spots are perfect for photography and set the tone for a day full of discovery. The highlight is Aptera, an ancient city above Souda Bay. Together we explore its Roman cisterns, baths, temples, fortifications, and remarkably preserved theatre, and I bring the history to life with stories and insights. A special visit to Agia Triada Monastery reveals its Venetian-inspired architecture, historical significance, and spiritual role in the community. I tailor the tour to your interests—archaeology, history, photography, or scenic exploration—guiding at a pace that allows time for questions, photos, and discovery.
• Visit Agia Triada Tsangarolon (Holy Triad) monastery • Visit an abandoned monastery complex with spectacular views, in an undisclosed location • Visit the Aptera Archaeological Site with astonishing Roman ruins. • Visit a one-of-a-kind Ottoman Chateau. Guided tour by a professional and licensed historian tourist guide • Scenic Views of Authentic Cretan Villages • Breathtaking Views of Chania Town from above! • Visit Sites & Monuments of Great historical significance • Fully customizable itinerary - Based on your interests. Don't hesitate to contact me for details, alterations and a price quote.
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• As your private licensed historian tour guide in Chania, Crete, on this private tour i offer a Spacious, new and fully air-conditioned 7-seater van.
Chania, Greece
• I cover all essential Areas of Chania, including Souda Cruiseport and Chania Town Cruiseport. • I offer free pickup and drop off for all areas of Chania Centre within a radius of 10km.
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