The Chania Jewish private tour

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The Chania Jewish private tour
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The Chania Jewish private tour

Από 360€

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Από: ALMA DE CRETA OE
5 ★ 31 reviews
2 hours
Estimated tour length
Cancelation Policy
2 days in advance before departure free cancellation
Private tour
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Private sightseeing tour with a professional guide expert in history

Highlights

  • Walk through the Old Town, learn about Chania's history.
  • Discover the Jewish community's history in Crete.
  • Visit the synagogue Etz-Hayyim, the only surviving Jewish monument.
  • Learn about its history, architecture, renovation, and treasures.
  • Explore the Romaniotes and Sephardy identities and heritage.
  • Understand the impact of the Shoah period on the Jewish community.
  • Gain extensive knowledge of Jews in Crete's history.
  • Experience a captivating journey back in time.
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Σύντομη περιγραφή

Meet your guide in front of the Alpha Bank in Chalidon street.


Start this inspiring tour by walking through the Old town while your guide introduces you to Chania’s turbulent history. Find out the history of the Jews in Crete and how the Jewish community developed through the Roman, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman Turkish dominations. When you reach the Jewish quarter you will have a very good understanding of the multi cultural character of Chania. Visit the synagogue Etz-Hayyim, the only surviving Jewish monument and find out about its history, architecture, renovation, the mikveh, the tombs and the treasures.


Get acquainted with the Romaniotes and Sephardy identities, their heritage and lifestyles, and find out about the Shoah period. At the end of the unique guided tour you will have gained great knowledge of the history of the Jews in Crete and you will have definitely traveled back in time.


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What's included

  • Private sightseeing tour with a professional guide expert in history
  • All taxes
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Not included

  • Jewish Tour 25€ pp paid at the synagogue
  • Pick up - drop off
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Additional information

PLEASE NOTE: As this is a walking tour, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

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Cancelation Policy

2 days in advance before departure free cancellation  

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Meeting Point

Alpha Bank
Chalidon 106, Chania 731 31, Greece
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  • 5/5
    19.07.2025
    We had a great time on the food and history tour. Adonis was our guide he was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had. My favorite...
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  • 5/5
    21.06.2025
    We went on 2 tours with this company, Theordoris and Helenia were our guides both days. We did the Imbros Gorge and lutro bay then an ultimate tour of Crete...
    Carly Duke
    Carly Duke
  • 5/5
    11.05.2019
    What started as a normal tour experience, turned into a transformative Cretan experience and dialogue through the streets of the Venetian Quarter and the Old Town. Aliki and Roussos were incredibly...
    Vanessa Wachtmeister
    Vanessa Wachtmeister
  • 5/5
    19.06.2023
    I had an amazing tour to Balos beach and the Pink Beach!! Roussos is a great guide! He is very knowledgeable, friendly and punctual. Definitely would recommend if you are...
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  • 5/5
    10.06.2024
    I organized a group tour of Crete in May of 2024 and was lucky enough to discover Alma de Creta. They not only provided us with suggestions for our guests,...
    Lisa Vonnegut
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