About this experience
The big story of Hanja is woven from a thousand little tales and legends hidden in cozy Cretan courtyards. This is the part of the city we explore on our walk: we will examine the details of facades, colorful doors and figurative handles, talk about the daily life of local residents, see the city from a bird's eye view, travel to Venice, and find the best pastries in town.
What to expect
Cretan courtyard stories
Turning off the tourist paths leading to the sights, we will dive into the narrow streets of Hanja and peek into its secret courtyards, noting their textured details. You will see how the city's past intertwines with its modernity, be delighted by the love story of the Genoese beauty and the Cretan captain, and observe the leisure of the locals. Atmospheric courtyards will be the main course, which I will season with stories overheard in the nooks and crannies of Hanja, each of which will complement the city's image in its own way.
Hanja in colorful details
I will help you see the less obvious Hanja - the one that locals know well but tourists rarely encounter. Get ready to meet Hanja's cats, discover the secret of figurative door handles in every taste and color, take a photo of the cutest house in town, and visit the filming location of a movie starring Kirsten Dunst. And we will definitely try pastries at the trendiest and most delicious confectionery in Hanja, enjoy the city views from a bird's eye view, and suddenly teleport to Venice during the late Renaissance period.
Who is this walk for
For travelers who want to see not only the sights but also the colorful everyday life of the city with vivid details and stories.
Organizational details
Pastries at the confectionery are paid for independently at will, no other additional expenses are planned.
