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Apostolis Panigirakis – Private Tour Guide in Chania, Greece. Personalized tours and excursions.

First visit: 28 April 2023

Last visit: 19 August 2025

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Location:

Chania, Greece

Languages:

Ελληνικά (native), Deutsch, English

Age:

Experience:

since 2018

License:

License

What I offer:

As a professional historian and licensed tourist guide, accredited by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture, with studies in modern history, I have a wide range of expertise about Crete. I love leading history tours in Chania, as well as Battle of Crete Tours and alternative tourism and walking tours in Crete. Operating all year round, and with nearly 10 years of tour guiding experience on a private basis, i would be delighted to welcome you to the beauties of Crete!

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Name of tour:	Price:	Location:	Duration:
Chania Battle of Crete Special: Follow the Troops - ANZAC Evacuation Route to Sfakia	$400.00	Greece, Chania	7 - 9 Hours
Chania to Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Tour – Explore Cretan Beauty and Tradition	$340.00	Greece, Chania	6 - 8 Hours
Chania to Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological Museum Private Guided Tour with a licensed tourist guide	$620.00	Greece, Heraklion	7 - 9 Hours
Gortyna: The Lost Capital of Crete – Private Guided Tour with Historian Apostolis Panigirakis	$970.00	Greece, Gortyna Municipal Unit	9 - 11 Hours
Chania White Mountains of Crete Private Tour: From Sea to Summit!	$420.00	Greece, Chania	6 - 8 Hours
Malia Palace & the Legacy of the Minoans – Private Historical Tour with Apostolis Panigirakis	$970.00	Greece, Malia Municipal Unit	8 - 10 Hours
Faistos Palace & Minoan Archaeology Guided Tour from Chania & Rethymno	$930.00	Greece, Tybakio Municipal Unit	9 - 11 Hours
Chania Battle of Crete Tour: Mysteries of Battlefield Archaeology	$330.00	Greece, Chania	5 - 7 Hours
Chania Sunset Walking Tour with a licensed guide	$290.00	Greece, Chania	3 - 4 Hours
Chania Food & Culture Tour – A Culinary Journey Through Old Town with Apostolis Panigirakis Licensed Guide and Historian	$400.00	Greece, Chania	3 - 4 Hours
Elafonisi & Falassarna Pink Sand Beaches Private Tour in Chania, Crete	$670.00	Greece, Chania	8 - 9 Hours
Spinalonga Leper Colony Private Guided Tour from Chania/ Rethymno/ Heraklion	$900.00	Greece, Agios Nikolaos Municipal Unit	9 - 11 Hours
Chania Lakes of Crete Private Tour - Explore Cretan Countryside and Agritourism	$380.00	Greece, Chania	6 - 8 Hours
Aptera Archaeological Site & Villages of Chania - Apokoronas Private Guided Tour with a licensed guide	$450.00	Greece, Chania	6 - 8 Hours
Chania Private Sunset Tour	$290.00	Greece, Chania	3 - 4 Hours
Chania Villages Private Tour: Explore the Authentic Crete	$360.00	Greece, Chania	6 - 8 Hours
Chania Olive Oil & Traditional Cretan Villages Private Tour with Olive Tasting	$360.00	Greece, Chania	6 - 8 Hours
Rethymno Battle of Crete Tour: ANZAC Evacuation Route to Preveli Monastery	$440.00	Greece, Rethymno	7 - 9 Hours
Chania Town Private Walking Tour: Enjoy sights, history, food & Senses!	$400.00	Greece, Chania	3 - 4 Hours
Chania Monasteries Private Tour: A sightseeing tour to divine tradition in Chania, Crete	$360.00	Greece, Chania	6 - 8 Hours

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Discover Private Tours in Chania with a Professional Guide	Discover Chania with Apostolis Panigirakis: Licensed Tourist Guide & Professional Historian Welcome to Chania through the eyes of Apostolis Panigirakis—your licensed tour guide, professional historian, and local storyteller offering deeply immersive private tours in Crete that blend authenticity, scholarship, and heartfelt hospitality. Educational Roots & Local...	View
Discover Chania on Foot: The Best Walking Tour in Chania with a Licensed Guide	Are you visiting Crete and looking for the best walking tour in Chania with a licensed local guide? Experience the beauty, history, and hidden gems of this ancient Venetian port city with Proper Cretan Guide, a trusted travel agency led by expert historian and certified tour guide Apostolis Panigirakis....	View
Taste Chania on Foot: Join the Best Walking Food Tour in Chania	Planning a trip to Crete and craving an authentic taste of local culture? Join a Walking Food Tour in Chania City led by Proper Cretan Guide, a trusted travel agency run by licensed guide and local historian Apostolis Panigirakis. Discover the flavors, history, and street life of Chania’s charming Old Town while enjoying hand-picked...	View
Aptera Archaeological Site Guided Tour in Chania with Apostolis Panigirakis Professional Historian & Licensed Tourist Guide	An Insider’s Journey: Aptera with Apostolis Panigirakis Meet Your Guide Apostolis Panigirakis is a genuine Cretan local—born and raised—holding a degree in Contemporary History (BA & MSc in Tourism). View
Discover the Battle of Crete and WWII History with Apostolis Panigirakis – Expert ANZAC Tours in Crete and Greece	World War II left an indelible mark on the island of Crete and Greece as a whole, shaping the history and memories of countless families across the globe. Among the most poignant chapters is the Battle of Crete, a fierce and pivotal conflict involving Allied forces—especially the ANZAC troops from Australia and New Zealand—and Axis powers. For history enthusiasts, veterans’...	View

I was born and raised in Crete, and after finishing my Bachelor's degree in History (BA) i decided that tour guide was my designated carred path. After i finished my master's degree (MSc), i finished my accreditation as a licensed guide by the Greek Ministry of Tourism & Culture, having the privilege to guide guests to Historical - Archaeological Sites and Museums. I provide full-day and half-day private tours. I mainly do, ecotourism tours, alternative tours, experiences, WW2 history tours, walking tours and excursions that let you uncover the non-touristy part of Crete, and unfold our authentic side!

Vickie Labenz 30-11-2023, 16:57

My husband doesn't like driving on mountainous roads, so I decided to book a couple tours. I found Proper Cretan Guide online before our trip and booked three private all day tours. The first was an Imbros Gorge transfer, the second was an Elafonisi Beach transfer and the third was called Explore Pure Chania: Authentic Villages of Crete. Our guide, Apostolis, was extremely knowledgeable about places to go in Crete and the history of Crete. We really enjoyed talking to him as we learned so much. He was flexible and considered our interests which made our days enjoyable. On the first tour, after Imbros Gorge, he took us to a beach that we requested and then offered to take us to an unofficial WW2 Museum, which my husband found fascinating. Once again on the second tour, the conversation was easy and informative. After the beach, he recommended one of his favorite restaurants and it was excellent. With each tour, we got to know our guide, Apostolis, more and more. It felt like we had a friend in Crete. If we had questions we could ask him and that proved very helpful a couple of times. On the third tour, we saw stunning views, learned about making olive oil, both in the old traditional way and the modern factory way. We saw a 3,000 year old olive tree that we would have never heard of on our own. We found that our days with Apostolis added so much to our experience that we added a fourth private tour with him to see the Akrotiri Peninsula. When we left Crete, we had a deeper understanding of Crete and felt more connected to the island thanks to these tours. Apostolis is a genuinely nice person and my husband and I highly recommend him.

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