Chania WW2 Private Tour

Explore Crete’s WW2 history with expert guides. Visit battlefields, cemeteries, and hidden bunkers. Discover untold stories and rare relics. Book your unique adventure now.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maleme - Begin this exclusive World War II tour in the Maleme area, the starting point of significant historical events. A licensed professional historian will provide insights into the Battle of Crete, explaining the reasons behind the German invasion, its timing, and the resulting consequences.
  • Maleme German Military Cemetery - Explore the…
What's Included
  • Private Transportation
  • Professional Licensed Historian Tour Guide - Licensed by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture
  • Visit the Battlefields of Battle of Crete in Chania & the historic sites where WW2 happened in Crete
  • Visit one-of-a-kind 3 story high German WW2 Abandoned Bunker in a secret location w/ awesome views!
  • Rare Abandoned German &…
What's Not Included
  • Makeshift Museum Entry (5 Euro per Person)
Additional Information

Join our esteemed Professional Historian Tour Guide, Apostolis Panigirakis, for an enlightening journey through World War II, the Battle of Crete, and the exploration of rare, abandoned German bunkers and battlefields!
During this tour, our certified historian guide will share the compelling story of the Second World War in Greece and Crete: when it…

Location
Maleme
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paulsas22
Apr 26, 2026
BATTLE OF CRETE TOUR - Excellent tour very informative all the world war 2 sites covered from the airborne invasion to the German and British cemetery's I was picked up from my hotel in chinia excellent communication would highly recommend Thanks for an amazing tour
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Lisa
Apr 21, 2026
Knowledgeable WW2 Tour Guide in Crete - Apostles arrived at our hotel to pick us up and drove us on an epic adventure. My teenager loves WW2 history and they had many informative conversations together. We made many stops. We had bathroom breaks and a light lunch break. I enjoyed the historical stories that Apostles had to tell. The historical sites and cemeteries were wonderful places to visit. We spent 6 hours on the tour on a beautiful day. I would recommend this tour for anyone who has an interest in the history of Crete during WW2. If you are a WW2 fan, you really must go if you are in Crete.
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Robert
Apr 4, 2026
Excellent tour analysing WW2 Battle of Crete - I have previously done a few WW2 tours of places like Normandy, Bastogne and Arnhem, and was super keen to find a guide who could provide a detailed tour of the Battle of Crete while I was on holiday here. Fortunately I found Apostolis. I informed him before the tour that I wanted to come away from the day with a detailed understanding of how the Allies somehow managed to lose this battle. For context, the Germans thought there were only 5,000 allied soldiers on the island rather than the actual 40,000, took huge casualties on Day 1 as they fell from the sky on a windy day, and faced stiff resistance from the locals which they didn’t expect. But somehow still managed to win. Apostolis provided an outstanding detailed overview of how the battle unfolded and key moments including the unnecessary loss of Hill 107. Also fantastic detail on the German reprisals/war crimes on the island which I wasn’t previously aware of. 100% recommended for anybody interested in one of the key European theatre battles of WW2.
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Trek572109
Mar 24, 2026
A one of a kind tour of WWII - Apostolis, a proper Cretan guide, poured incredible energy and lifelong passion into a highly informative WWII history tour of Chania, taking extra time to ensure I saw a full range of sites like the stunning German cemetery and Suda Bay. He matched 85-year-old Battle of Crete photos to exact viewpoints, revealing bullet holes that pierced steel "like butter"—truly eye-opening! I highly recommend Apostolis!
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Paradise66254242112
Jul 25, 2025
Up close Battle of Crete WW2 tour - Apostolis showcased an impresive breadth and depth about the subject of WW2 Battle of Crete. With combined knowledge, oral presentation, maps and pictures we acquired good understanding of events and circumstances at the many stops of the tour. We highly recommend this tour to the visitor with interest in WW2 and Battle of Crete. Mr & Mrs Koivisto, Sweden
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O2809dunickb
Jun 8, 2025
Informative, engaging and well worth the money!! - We took the WW2 tour with Apostolis (“Proper Cretan Guide”). What a fantastic day it was! We visited many different sites during the six hour tour. He was very knowledgable and we had a thoroughly engaging time with him. Highly recommend booking with him. When we return to Crete we will definitely book one of his other tours.
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Bopie2
Jun 4, 2025
Great WWII tour - Apostolis was an awesome host! He is very knowledgeable on WWII history and especially the Crete experience during the war. He shared wonderful insights and tips around the island in addition to WWII history. Highly recommend!
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Barbara_o
Jun 3, 2025
Great tour! - Apostolis is incredibly knowledgeable and a great story teller! He not only shared the Crete WWII history but also shared about Crete culture and food. He was a pleasure to spend the day with.
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From $118
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).