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City exploration game
Charming Chania: In Quest of True Love
4.63Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 104 min 3.2 km Chania App-guided
Play in
EnglishGerman
The experience
About this quest
Play a city game that takes you on a journey through the most picturesque spots of Chania, where the Greek, Venetian, and Ottoman elements intertwine.
Discover stories about this once multicultural, multifaith town as you visit churches, mosques and synagogues, and find out how an international agreement changed its character – and with it, the destiny of millions of people.
Learn about gruesome wars, shocking accidents, and unconventional artists on a walk through Chania’s historical centre.
Discover stories about this once multicultural, multifaith town as you visit churches, mosques and synagogues, and find out how an international agreement changed its character – and with it, the destiny of millions of people.
Learn about gruesome wars, shocking accidents, and unconventional artists on a walk through Chania’s historical centre.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and holidaymakers, including cruise and day-trip visitors, who want to walk Chania's old town and Venetian harbour as a story-led game. Over 3.2 km and just under two hours you pass churches, mosques and a synagogue, Firkas Fortress and the lighthouse, learning how Greek, Venetian, Ottoman and Jewish lives mixed here. Anyone wanting a live guide to question, or stories without wars and grim accidents, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Walk through beautiful Medieval alleys
Discover the different cultures that shaped Chania
Find the source of inspiration behind Zorba’s mistress, Madame Hortense
Uncover the chilling events that made 8 December a disastrous day for the town
Peek through the life of celebrated Cretan artists
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.63 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Chania
A · Start
Splantzia, Chania 731 32, Greece
B · Finish
Tsouderon, Chania 731 32, Greece
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Rena Gatzounis.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Rena Gatzounis
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What will we see in Chania on this walk?
The route takes in the Market, the Cathedral, Sintrivani, Angelou and Theotokopoulou streets, Firkas Fortress, the Hand Monument, the Synagogue, the Yali Mosque, the Neoria shipyards and the Lighthouse. Along the way you hear about the town's Greek, Venetian and Ottoman past, its wars, accidents and unconventional artists.
Is there an app for exploring Chania's old town on your own?
Yes. This is a self-guided city game played on your phone. The app leads you from place to place, tells the story of each stop and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you, so you explore the historical centre without a guide or a group.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at Agios Nikolaos in Splantzia and ends back at the same church, so the route is a loop. That makes it easy to plan around, as you finish where you began after passing through the old town and along the Venetian harbour.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Plan on around 1.5 to 2 hours for a walk of about 3.2 km, all outdoors in the streets and harbour area. You can pause at any point, stop for a coffee or a swim, and continue the game later from where you left off.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
No time slot is needed. You start whenever you like, which suits cruise and day-trip visitors with a fixed schedule. One ticket covers your whole group, and you play together on your phones without joining strangers or waiting for a guide.
What is Charming Chania: In Quest of True Love about?
The quest is a fictional love-led city game through Chania’s multicultural old town. It combines puzzles with stories connected to the city’s Greek, Venetian and Ottoman layers.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a guide or fixed start time, so you can start when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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Explore Questo giftsHISTORY AND CULTURE IN CHANIA
A history-led way to explore Chania
Charming Chania: In Quest of True Love is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Chania to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Agios Nikolaos in Splantzia and finishes at Market over 3.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 104 min; 3.2 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, German.
