CHANIA · CRETE
The standouts on this list.
The 10 standout Private Tours & Transfers Tours on offer in Chania — what each one actually involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Private boat trip from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Beach with snorkeling, swimming spots, and fortress views.
“Highlight of Our Trip to Crete! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Private tour from Chania to Agia Sofia Cave, Elafonissi pink sand, Kedrodasos beach, and Elos village lunch in one day.
“The driver took us to many places of interest and less traveled areas. He was kind, informative, and attentive.”
Private Chania Old Town and harbor tour with WWII stops and big viewpoints. Pickup, English guide, and time to wander.
“Thank you George for a GREAT day! The downtown of Chania was better than we ever thought as were the shops you brought us to run by 4th generation family. The scenery, the ruins, the love of your town that you gave to us was priceless. Do not miss this tour with George!”
Private all-inclusive 7.5-hour tour from Chania: Ottoman fortress views, olive-oil tastings, Gavalochori, monastery, winery.
“We went on a Mediterranean Cruise and Crete was our entire families favorite stop. Our guide Maris was such a delight. You can tell how much she loves her home and is quite versed on the history. She met us with homemade treats from her mother which was so unexpected and wonderful. The food we…”
Private southern Crete day trip from Chania to Spili, Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Kalypso Beach, plus olive oil and honey tasting.
“Amazing guide, she was the BEST!! Great conservation and very informative. We had a blast. The gorge was beautiful, cold but worth the short swim. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Our lunch spot but the lion heads was wonderful. Highly recommend!!!!”
Private Chania day trip to Falassarna and Balos Lagoon with flexible timing, safe driving, and standout beach time for up to 4.
“Beautiful beaches. Spent most of our time at Balos. Wonderful views and amazing look at nature in Crete! So many goats/sheep! Amazing walk/trek to the lagoon. Definitely wear tennis shoes/Tevas/Chaco/etc… (no flip flops)!”
Private boat from Chania to Gramvousa Fortress and Balos Lagoon with snorkeling gear, tickets, drinks, and snacks for up to 9.
“This was a perfect trip, the places we visited were beautiful. It was interesting to visit the castle on Gramvousa with spectacular view, and the beach and the clear and shallow sea in Balos was amazing. The most enjoyable part was the stop in Menies beach, where we snorkeled in the quiet cove in crystal…”
Chania private tour to Elafonisi and Falasarna beaches plus Vouves olive tree, with olive oil tasting, snacks, and Wi‑Fi for up to 6.
“Christina and Thanasi were wonderful tour guides. Very accommodating and knowledgeable. They always went the extra mile to ensure our tour was perfect! Extra quick stops at the olive oil factory and Samari Gorge were a nice surprise! Must request these two tour guides. Amazing!! Beaches are beautiful!”
Private Mercedes chauffeur from Chania with flexible timing, airport/cruise meet-and-greet, and a tailored route for up to 3 people.
“My husband and I booked this car service for our hotel transfer from Crete to Heraklion and had a wonderful experience. Our driver (Antony) was sooo nice, made us feel so comfortable and knew so much about the island. He was also extremely helpful in curating our itinerary. We went to an olive oil tasting,…”
Half-day small-group shuttle from Chania to Manousakis Winery for a guided tour and tasting of five Cretan wines, plus pickup and drop-off.
“What a fantastic evening! The winery is absolutely gorgeous and we got to try five wines. The staff were so friendly. We also ordered some food which was soooo good. Our driver Spiros was fantastic, sharing information about the area, taking us a different route there and back, so we could see more of the…”
