
Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers worth booking?
Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers is a 6-hour experience in Chania, Greece, from $200 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (16)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $200 per person
Follow our Professional Historian Tour Guide, Apostolis Panigirakis, on a tour of World War 2, the Battle of Crete, and the exploration of rare abandoned German Bunkers and Battlefields! In this tour, our licensed historian tour guide explains to you the story of the Second World War in Greece and Crete: When it happened, why the Axis forces attacked, what was the outcome, and what remains still to be discovered today! Learn about hidden aspects of WW2 and Operation Mercury/ Battle of Crete: Visit the major Battlefields of World War Two, the airfield of Maleme, the German War Cemetery, the Allied War Cemetery in Souda and explore hidden and rare abandoned military installations of World War Two that only military history experts now! As the highlight of the tour, we explore a German bunker system in an undisclosed location with History essence, astonishing views, live relics and an open-air museum thrill-truly a one of a one-of-a-kind experience!
What you get
About this experience
Follow our Professional Historian Tour Guide, Apostolis Panigirakis, on a tour of World War 2, the Battle of Crete, and the exploration of rare abandoned German Bunkers and Battlefields! In this tour, our licensed historian tour guide explains to you the story of the Second World War in Greece and Crete: When it happened, why the Axis forces attacked, what was the outcome, and what remains still to be discovered today! Learn about hidden aspects of WW2 and Operation Mercury/ Battle of Crete: Visit the major Battlefields of World War Two, the airfield of Maleme, the German War Cemetery, the Allied War Cemetery in Souda and explore hidden and rare abandoned military installations of World War Two that only military history experts now! As the highlight of the tour, we explore a German bunker system in an undisclosed location with History essence, astonishing views, live relics and an open-air museum thrill-truly a one of a one-of-a-kind experience!
What's included
Included
- On-board WiFi
- Snacks
- Visit one-of-a-kind 3 story high German WW2 Abanndoned Bunker in a secret location w/ awesome views!
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Visit the Battlefields of Battle of Crete in Chania & the historic sites where WW2 happened in Crete
- Available also as Shore Excursion as we cover Chania & Souda Cruise Port
- Professional Licenced Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
- Private Transportation
- Rare Abandoned German & British WW2 lookouts exploration
Not included
- Makeshift Museum Entry (5 Euro per Person)
What you'll see and do
Maleme
This private World War 2 tour starts at Maleme area: The area where it all started. Our licensed professional historian tour guide will explain to you why the Battle of Crete happened. Why did the Germans attack the island, why it happen, when, and what was the outcome?
120 minutes here
Maleme German Military Cemetery
Visit Maleme Gemrna War Cemetery, where the German Soldiers are resting from the second world war. Visit Hill 107 and various bunkers, lookouts, hideouts, ammunition depots and storage rooms that date back to WW2, the battle of Crete and the German occupation.
60 minutes here
Platanias
Visit Various War Shelters of World War Two in the Platanias Area. Enjoy astonishing views, as our professional historian tour guide explains why so many military ww2 installations existed in Crete, and why they were constructed during the German Occupation of the island in the first place.
45 minutes here
Souda Bay War Cemetery
Visit the Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetery, where 1527 British Commonwealth and ANZAC soldiers are resting. Pay respect to the casualties of the second world war.
30 minutes here
Chania Town
Visit a makeshift World War Two Museum with historic War relics of the German Occupation and the British/ Greek Defence of the island. (Except Sundays)
45 minutes here
Chania Town
Visit one of a kind cave bunker system, carved in solid rock by the Germans during World War Two. A masterpiece of War Engineering in an undisclosed location, with phenomenal views throughout the Souda Bay Area and the Aegean Sea. Battlefield and Cvae exploration accompanied by our professional historian licensed tourist guide, is truly a highlight of this private World War 2, and the Battle of Crete tour in Chania!
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We return guests at the same place we picked them up after the private transfer to Imbros Gorge for Hiking and Frangokastello Beach
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Proper Cretan Guide
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We couldn’t have chosen a better guide
We had wanted to visit Crete for years to find out more about the Battle of Crete as my husband’s father had been there and was evacuated off the island. Because of this I did a lot of research to try and find a guide who would be able to give us the best possible experience. When I found Apostolis and the Proper Cretan Guide website with excellent reviews from everyone I decided to get in touch. He responded straight away and I booked a 4 day private tour with him. We couldn’t have made a better choice, he was great with his communication and always waiting for us when we arrived to start the day. His knowledge and enthusiasm made it a fantastic trip we will always remember. He had many photo albums which showed us wartime photos in the places we were looking at so we had a better understanding of what the soldiers were dealing with. Not only that, he gave us information about so much else and we also found him great company. We also decided to book him to take us from Chania to Heraklion including the Palace of Knossos and the Heraklion Archeological museum- once again we learnt so much more than we would have if we had been on our own. Thank you so much Apostolis
Response from the operator: Thank you for your sincere comments and your thorough support. Lest we forget! Best regards, Apostolis Panigyrakis, professional historian and licensed tourist guide specialising in modern WW2 history in Chania, Crete and Greece.
via Tripadvisor
A tour only a local historian can provide
Apostolis is a fantastic guide. He was so accommodating, tailoring our tour to suit the time we could make it and the sights we wanted to see. He arrived on time, great vehicle and a very safe driver. The tour itself was perfect, all of the information we wanted delivered so professionally and not at all dry. Lots of interesting facts only a local (professional historian) can provide, he made history come to life. I highly recommend this tour guide and wish we had time for him to take us on another tour
Response from the operator: Thank you for the awesome day out! Lest we forget!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent learning experience in Chania!
We truly enjoyed our Battle of Crete tour! We learned so much! I highly recommend, especially for those interested in WWII history!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind feedback and for attending my battle of Crete tour in Chania , travelling from Rethymno to see me. As a professional historian it was my honour to have your family on my battle of Crete tour. Best regards, Apostolis
via Viator
Fabulous tour to make the events more tangible
Fantastic day out with Apostolos seeing where keys events happened to expand on the basics which we had some idea about. It always helps to make the history more tangible when you can go to where it happened and really see how things connected, and better still when you have someone with so much experience and knowledge to educate you.
Response from the operator: Thank you for attending my private battle of Crete World War 2 tour in Chania. I thoroughly enjoyed it too! Enjoy the rest of your holidays. Best regards, Apostolis Panigyrakis from Proper Cretan Guide- Professional historian and licensed tourist guide in Chania, Crete and Greece
via Tripadvisor
A unique Chania experience that is an absolutely must do tour
Incredible, amazing, fascinating, surprising....just a few words to desctibe what a fabulous tour we had with Apostolis. Much more than a history tour..we saw incredible views, drove through villages of chania and of course heard incredible facts in interesting, off road locations. Highly recommended. You dont need to be a history buff to enjoy and appreciate this day. Thank you do much.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words and your sincere comments. It was my honour doing an Operation Mercury- Battle of Crete with you . Lest we forget! Best regards, Apostolis Panigyrakis, Professional historian and licensed tourist guide in Chania, Crete and Greece.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $200 to $330
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Proper Cretan Guide, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.1.
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Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chania.
How much does Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers cost?
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Prices start at $200 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chania usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chania is not rushed.
Is Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chania, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chania can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chania and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chania within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chania?
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On Outty we rank every Chania experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cretan Safari – 4x4 Adventure to Preveli Beach with Lunch, Elafonisi & Falasarna Small Group Tour from Chania w/snacks, Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chania?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chania?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers?
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Included: On-board WiFi; Snacks; Visit one-of-a-kind 3 story high German WW2 Abanndoned Bunker in a secret location w/ awes; All Fees and Taxes; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Makeshift Museum Entry (5 Euro per Person). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 275 listed pickup locations in and around Chania. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers offered in?
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It is offered in German and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Chania. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Chania WW2 Private Tour Battle of Crete, Battlefields and Bunkers?
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Across 16 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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