Segway Tours | CHANIA OLD CITY DISCOVERY
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Areas that are covered: Old city – Venetian Harbor – Kum Kapi – Splantzia and the historical sights/monuments that you will see are:
The Municipal Market of Chania, The Cathedral of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary (Trimartiri), The Catholic Church, The Jewish Synagogue (or “Ovriaki”), The Venetian Walls, The Egyptian Lighthouse, The Navy Museum, The “Firka” Fortress, Giali Tzamisi, The Byzantine Wall, The Grand Arsenal, The Venetian “Neoria”, The Gate and Rampart Sabbionara, Splantzia, The Proto-Minoan Settlement of Kasteli.
Explore the beating heart of the city is the Old City of Chania along with the exceptional Venetian port. Observe the architecture of historical structures,
built by various civilizations that lived in Chania over the centuries. Explore the picturesque alleys of the old town. You'll encounter archaeological excavation sites that brought to light rich findings, even floor plans of whole establishments, showing that the city of Chania is developed on the site of an important ancient city named Cydonia. Cydonia was inhabited in all subsequent phases of history. It flourished and declined at times, met wars, pillages, and conquests. Its name paraphrased to Chania. Destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. The harbor was built by the Venetians during their colonization in Crete and specifically between 1320 and 1356. It was an important center, serving the Venetian military ships, as well as one of the most important commercial ports of the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Ηistorical information is provided through the audio guide system for all the monuments. Photo opportunities and extra local tips from the tour leader!
Available: MONDAY-SATURDAY at 11:30 am 13:30 & 15:30
Groups 2*-7 people
Duration: 1 hour and 30min
*The tour has a minimum number of participants. An alternative tour/time/date will be offered if that number is not met. If not accepted, the tour will be canceled and you will receive a full refund.
What's included
- Audio Guide (GR, EN, NO, FR, DE, SP, IT, RU)
 - Complimentary: Water bottle
 
Terms and Conditions
SEGWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS
View Segway Terms & Conditions in PDF here.
THE LESSOR: Chania Segway Tours, with registered office in Chania, 25, Crysanthou Episkopou street with tax number 113152651THE LESSEE: THE GUEST/ CLIENT
•DELIVERY:The   Vehicle   is   leased   out   to  the  Lessee  for  the  time mentioned  in  this  contract,  beginning  from  the  signing  of  this  contract  and  the delivery  of  the  Vehicle  to  the  Lessee,  which  takes  place  at  the  Lessor's  registered office  unless  stated  otherwise.  It  is  considered  that  the  Vehicle  is  delivered  to  the Lessee's     possession     right     after     the     signing     of     the     contract     unless statedotherwise,therefore  the  Lessee  is  responsible  for  the  Vehicle  and  any  side-effects  of  its  use,  from  the  moment  of the hand-over of the Vehicle to him, indicated in  the  contract.  The  Vehicle  shall  be  delivered  in  good  working  condition  with  charged  battery,  safe  for  operation.  Complaints  on  the  part  of  the  Lessee  must  be reported  to  the  Lessor  upon  delivery,  prior  to  the  commencement  of  the  rental relationship,  therefore,  the  Lessee  is  required  to  test  the  vehicle  and  check  its condition   in   advance,   notifying   the   lessor   of   any   defects,   faults,   failures   or malfunctions,  both  of  bodywork  and  mechanics.  Both  at  check-out  and  check-in  the Lessor  will,  together  with  the  Lessee,  record  in  the  rental  agreement  all  visible light   damage   to   theVehicleincompliance   with   the   detailed   list   of   light damages and repair costs  which  the Lessee  declares to  have acknowledged.
•CHARGES  AND  METHODS  OF  PAYMENT:The  prices  indicated  in  the Price  List  in  effect at  the  time  of  the  rental  shall  apply.Upon rental, a payment (cash or  credit  card)  must  be  made.  The  payment  is  accepted by the Lessor and the Lessee authorizes  the  Lessor  to  retain  this amount. If the guide concludes that a guest’s behavioris  abusive, threatening, insulting and doesn’t follow the safety instructions, the  Lessor reserves  the  right  to  refuse  further  participation,  or  cancel  the  whole group’s activity, with no refund.
•LESSEE'SLIABILITY: Fromwhen the Vehicle is put into the road and until the return of such, the Lessee assumes the obligation to guard it with due care to preserve it and use it with the utmost diligence, in full observance of traffic rules and customs,under no influence of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, pharmaceuticals, or any other substance that alters either consciousness or reactionaryability. The Lessor retains however the right not to allow the Lessee go on a tour, even if the rental contract has been signed, if in his opinion the Lessee seems to be under the influence of such substances, or generally his state of health does not allow using the Vehicle properly and safely. The Lessee is obligated to respect and follow the safety instructions of the guide .The lessor keeps the right to cancel a participation of one person or the group’s tour, if necessary.
•REPLACEMENT/ABANDONMENT/THEFT:In  case  of  failure  occurring and/or  malfunctioning  of  the  Vehicle  not  attributable  to  the  Lessee,  such  as  to preclude  the  continuation  of  the  rental,  the  lessor  will,  if  possible,  immediately replace  the  vehicle.  The  Lessee  is  obliged  to  immediately  report  any  inconvenience incurred  to  the  lessor,  and  to  await  instructions  from  the  same  before  taking  any initiative.The  abandonment  of  the  Vehicle  will  result  in  all  amounts,  direct  and indirect,  necessary  to  recover  thereof,  being  charged  to  the  Lessee.  The  Lessee is  informed  that  the  market  price  of  the  Vehicle  SEGWAY  I2  MODEL  amounts  to four  thousand  (5.000)euros,and  that  he  will  fully  refund  the  Lessor  if  during his  use,  the Vehicle  is stolen  or damaged beyond repair.
•DAMAGE  TO  THE  VEHICLE:The  Lessee  is  liable  for  any  damage  caused to  the  Vehicle  or  parts  and/or  accessories  thereof.  No  employee  or  agent  of  the Lessor  is  entitled  to  verbally  grant  any  exemption  from liability. In all cases, such an exemption   from   liability   must   be   in   writing.The   Lessee   herein   expressly authorizes  the  Lessor  to  cover  damages,losses,expenses  incurred  debiting  to the  Lessee  the  corresponding  amount  or  a  relative  penalty  on  the  sum  above.In the event of total loss Lessee’s liability shall not exceed the replacement cost of the Vehicle,  provided  that  the  damages  were  incurred  due  to  fault  on  the  part  of  the Lessee.   In   addition,   the   Lessee   shall   be   required   to   pay   to   the   Lessor   any consequential  damages  incurred,  including,  in  particular,  a  reduction  in  value  and any lost rental income
•LESSOR'S  LIABILITY:The  Lessor  shall  not  be  liable  in  any  way  to  the Lessee  or  third  party  with  respect  to  accidents  or  damages  that  occur  during  the rental  period.  Similarly,  the  Lessor  shall  not  be  liable  for  damages  that  may  arise  as the  result  of  defects  in  the  Vehicle  provided  that  these  damages  were  not  caused by deliberate  intent or willful negligence  on the part of the Lessor.
•TRAINING:Before delivering the Vehicle to the Lessee, the Lessor is obliged to carry out a thorough briefing on the use of this special type of Vehicle. Security facilities are handed over to the Lessee along with the Vehicle with no additional fee. The Lessee agrees to have observed both the briefing and the technical performance, promises to use all security facilities and comply with the traffic rules. An extra training can be provided by the Lessor as an integral part of this contract. The Lessee undertakes the training or proves to have done it in the past, before using the rented vehicle. Any initiative outside of this is attributed entirely to the Lessee. The Lessee declares to have participated in the course of the Vehicle and therefore is informed of the risks of use.
•INSURANCE:The Lessor cover's theLessee byinsurancefor damages     caused     tothird     partiesand a     Segwayaccidentthat caused injuriesfrom 300€ till the amount of 100.000€
•APPLICABLE   LAW:This   Agreement  shall  be  governed  by  GreekLaw.Inaccordance  with  the  effects  of  the  Greek  legislation  the  Lessee  declares  that  he has  read  and  specifically  approved  the  above  waiving  his  right  for  breach  of  the present  rental  contract for any reason.
Guests  are responsible  for: Choosing a tour that corresponds  to their abilities, fitness level and state of health; arriving  on time for practice  before  the start of the tour; arriving  at the point of departure  with clothing and gear  suitable to the time of year; respecting  the laws and customs of Greece;  following environmental  guidelines and  regulations  while on the tour, in accordance  with the tour  leader's  instructions; respecting  the rights and privacy of other  tour participants. It is the Guest's responsibility to make themselves  aware  of the content and  level of difficulty of the tour prior  to the tour start.  Guests traveling with children  are responsible  for choosing a tour  that corresponds  to their  child's abilities and interests. During  the tour the adult guest is responsible  for the children he/she  is traveling  with at all times. 
Reservations  and payments: Reservations  can be made  by using our online booking engine or directly at our office. The reservation  is considered  to be complete  and confirmed  upon  full payment. •From May till  end of October available Tours  from Monday till  Saturday.The office is closed  from November till  the end of April-Private  tours  may be scheduled  upon advanced email  request.•Children  under 16y.o.  10%  discount.•There  is  no  age  limits  on  our  tours,  but  there  are  weight  restrictions. Every  participant  should  be  over  35kg  (77,17lbs)  till  maximum  110kg (242,5  pounds)  and at least 1.40cm  (55inch  ) height.•Special offers & discounts  are not  applicable to private tours
Cancellationn  Policy
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Payment  is not  refunded for any other  reason (I.E. Weather,  change of travel plans, illness,  missed  bus,  late arrivals)Our staff has  the right to  decline a person's  participation  to the tour  for safety reasons,  without  any obligation  of a refund.
Rain Policy: The tour goes on the rain or shine. In case of heavy rain, we might wait a while to stop and to continue later or you can reschedule the tour another day and time, subject to availability. No refund is applicable.
BIKE TOURS TERMS & CONDITIONS
Responsibilities:
Guests are responsible for:
choosing a tour that corresponds to their abilities, fitness level and state of health; arriving on time for the start of the tour; arriving at the point of departure with clothing and gear suitable to the time of year; respecting the laws and customs of Greece; following environmental guidelines and regulations while on the tour, in accordance with the tour leader's instructions; respecting the rights and privacy of other tour participants.
An individual may be asked to leave a tour if the leader feels that the person's continuing participation may prove detrimental to the individual and/or his/her wellbeing, as well as the safety, enjoyment and well-being of other guests, including the tour leader.
It is the Guest's responsibility to make themselves aware of the content and level of difficulty of the tour prior to the tour start. Guests traveling with children are responsible for choosing a tour that corresponds to their child's abilities and interests. During the tour the adult guest is responsible for the children he/she is traveling with at all times.
Guests are not responsible for any theft of bikes or parts of bikes by a third party. This is the sole responsibility of Chania Bike Tours.
Guests are not responsible for any breakages or mechanical damage to the bikes, unless these result from the client’s inexperience or negligence. Guests are responsible for any damage to their bikes or those of other participants caused by their inexperience or negligence. These damages will be charged to the guest.
Chania Bike Tours is not liable for bodily injury or damage to property as a result of (but not limited to): physical exertion for which a guest is unprepared; forces of nature; consumption of alcoholic beverages; civil unrest; terrorism; breakdown of equipment; the adequacy of medical attention once provided.
Chania Bike Tours is not liable for any damage to third party property caused by the guest's negligence or cycling inexperience. For example: a fall off the bike against a car or the property of a third party is NOT the responsibility of Chania Bike Tours, if this was caused by guest’s inability to handle the bike or negligence when handling the bike.
Chania Bike Tours is not responsible for the loss or theft of a guest's personal belongings during the tour, both in and outside of the Chania Bike Tours premises. By participating in a tour, Guests grant Chania Bike Tours their express permission to take photographs or make film recordings of the tours for promotional and commercial purposes, as well as approving, without financial remuneration, such use by third parties with whom Chania Bike Tours may engage in joint marketing.
"Chania Bike Tours" will only depart with a minimum number of participants. If, 24 hours prior to the tour start the guest is the only participant on a tour, Chania Bike Tours will contact the guest to offer an alternative tour to participate in. If the alternatives do not match the guest’s availability or interests the reservation may be canceled, and a full reimbursement will be provided.
In the event of rain customers may reschedule or cancel their booking and receive a full refund.
Reservations and payments:
Reservations can be made by filling in our online reservation form, or directly at our shop.
The reservation is considered to be complete and confirmed upon full payment, which must be made while reserving the tour.
The deposit may be paid by PayPal account, or in cash at the shop.
Payment is due in full before the tour starts, on the date of the tour.
Cancellation Policy:
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
The payment will not be refunded for any other reason (i.e. weather, change of travel plans, illness, missed train, etc.) within 3 days of the scheduled tour.
The tour goes on the rain or shine. In case of heavy rain, we might wait a while to stop and to continue later or you can reschedule the tour another day and time, subject to availability. No refund is applicable.
Note: The Tour leader is present for your safety, using the audio system to secure distances due to Covid 19 and clearly hear instructions and safety regulations during the route. During the route, an audio system (whispers) is used to secure the clear and loud safety regulations and instructions from the tour leader. You are obliged to obey the rules for your safety and the safety of the group and the equipment.
We cooperate with professional licensed guides in the desired language of every
group (service upon request)
Privacy policy
Chania Segway Tours Privacy Policy & GDPR
We place great emphasis on the protection of your privacy and data protection. We therefore inform you about the collection and use of personal data when using our website. Collection and processing when using the contact form When using the contact form, we collect personal data (individual data on personal or factual circumstances of a particular or identifiable natural person) only in the extent provided by you.
We only use your e-mail address to process your request. Your data will be deleted if you have not agreed to further processing and use.
Collection, processing and use of personal data
We collect personal data (individual data on personal or factual circumstances of a specific or identifiable natural person) only in the extent provided by you. Your personal data will be processed and used to fulfill your request and to process your inquiries.
After complete processing of the contract, all personal data will be stored first, taking account of tax and commercial storage periods and then deleted after expiration of the deadline if you have not agreed to the further processing and use.
Cookies
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These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Article 13 of Regulation EU 2016/679
Who we are
Our website address is: https://www.chaniasegwaytours.com.
1. GDPR COMPLIANCE
This Privacy Notice provides mandatory information as required under Articles 13 and 14 of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the transparency of personal data processing.
2.The Data Controller for personal data
The Data Controller for the personal data processed by us is the Client Company of Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” (the employer of the natural person, whose data is collected, hereafter referred to as the Data Subject). The Data Controller could pass personal data of their employees to Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” to manage routes on behalf of those employees in connection with their business.
Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” as Data Processor acting on the instructions of the Data Controller under a written contract with them, will subsequently use that personal data to facilitate routes arrangements for the Data Subject. It is this contract which forms the ‘Legal Basis’ for the processing of personal data carried out by Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” in these circumstances.
Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” will be a Data Controller if it collects personal data directly from a Data Subject in relation to a separate contract with them. Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” also acts as a Data Controller for any personal data held regarding its own employees, processing data under its Contract of Employment with those Data Subjects. In both cases Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” processes personal data under Article 6.1(b) of the GDPR (performance of a contract).
3. Your Rights
As a Data Subject you have rights under the GDPR. These rights can be seen below. Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” will always fully respect your rights regarding the processing of your personal data, and has provided below the details of the person to contact if you have any concerns or questions regarding how we process your data, or if you wish to exercise any rights you have under the GDPR.
4. Contact Details
The identity and contact detail for the Data Protection Officer within Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” is:
Despina Koutrouli
25 Episkopou Chrisanthou Str. Venetian Port, Chania 73100, Greece
Email: info@chaniasegwaytours.com
5. Data Protection Principles
Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” has adopted the following principles to govern its collection and processing of Personal Data:
- Personal Data shall be processed lawfully, fairly, and in a transparent
 - The Personal Data collected will only be those specifically required to fulfill tours or other tours-related requirements. Such data may be collected directly from the Data Subject or provided to Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” via his /her employer. Such data will only be processed for that purpose.
 
- Personal Data shall only be retained for as long as it is required to fulfill contractual requirements, or to provide statistics to our Client
 - Personal Data shall be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are collected and/or processed. Personal Data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to a secure place.
 - The Data Subject has the right to request from Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours” access to and rectification or erasure of their personal data, to object to or request restriction of processing concerning the data, or to the right to data portability. In each case such a request must be put in writing.
 
- The Data Subject has the right to make a complaint directly to a supervisory authority within their own country.
 
- Personal Data shall only be processed based on the legal basis explained in section 2 above, except where such interests are overridden by the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Data Subject which will always take precedent. If the Data Subject has provided specific additional Consent to the processing, then such consent may be withdrawn at any time (but may then result in an inability to fulfill travel requirements).
 - Despina Koutrouli “Chania Segway Tours” and “Chania Bike Tours”will not use personal data for any monitoring or profiling activity or process, and will not adopt any automated decision making
 
6. Transfers to Third Parties
We do not transfer personal data to any third party.
Appendix – Definitions of certain terms referred to above:
Personal Data:
(Article 4 of the GDPR): ‘personal data’ means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (‘data subject’); an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person.
Processing:
(Article 4 of the GDPR): means any operation or set of operations which is performed upon personal data or sets of personal data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, erasure or destruction.
Legal Basis for Processing:
(Article 6 of the GDPR): At least one of these must apply whenever personal data is processed:
- Consent: the individual has given clear consent for the processing of their personal data for a specific
 - Contract: the processing is necessary for compliance with a
 - Legal obligation: the processing is necessary to comply with the law (not including contractual obligations).
 - Vital interests: the processing is necessary to protect someone’s
 - Public task: the processing is necessary to perform a task in the public interest, and the task or function has a clear basis in
 - Legitimate interests: the processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of the Data Controller unless there is a good reason to protect the individual’s personal data which overrides those legitimate interests.
 
Data Controller:
(Article 4 of the GDPR): this means the person or company that determines the purposes and the means of processing personal data
Data Processor:
(Article 4 of the GDPR): means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency or any other body which processes personal data on behalf of the controller.
Data Subject Rights:
(Chapter 3 of the GDPR) each Data Subject has eight rights. These are:
- The right to be informed; This means anyone processing your personal data must make clear what they are processing, why, and who else the data may be passed
 - The right of access; this is your right to see what data is held about you by a Data Controller.
 - The right to rectification; the right to have your data corrected or amended if what is held is incorrect in some
 - The right to erasure; under certain circumstances you can ask for your personal data to be deleted. This is also called ‘the Right to be Forgotten’. This would apply if the personal data is no longer required for the purposes it was collected for, or your consent for the processing of that data has been withdrawn, or the personal data has been unlawfully
 - The right to restrict processing; this gives the Data Subject the right to ask for a temporary halt to processing of personal data, such as in the case where a dispute or legal case has to be concluded, or the data is being
 - The right to data portability; a Data Subject has the right to ask for any data supplied directly to the Data Controller by him or her, to be provided in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable
 - The right to object; the Data Subject has the right to object to further processing of their data which is inconsistent with the primary purpose for which it was collected, including profiling, automation, and direct
 - Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling; Data Subjects have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated