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Rethymnon Old Town Private Walking guided Tour in Crete Greece
Crete, Greece, Europe
$152.37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the charm of Rethymno’s Old Town with your local licensed guide!
Begin at the Venetian Harbor (13th c.) and admire the 19th-century Egyptian Lighthouse. Stroll through cobbled alleys rich in Venetian and Ottoman heritage.
See the Venetian Loggia, the Rimondi Fountain, and the Neratze Mosque. Visit a local music shop for a brief intro to Cretan music instruments and a traditional workshop where baklava and kataifi, filo pastry, are made.
Stop at the small but historic Church of the Little Virgin Mary and hear an introduction to Orthodox traditions.
Though we won’t enter the Fortezza, your guide will share its dramatic past of pirate raids and Ottoman sieges, infront of it's walls..
This tour blends history, culture, and the spirit of Crete in one unforgettable walk.
Begin at the Venetian Harbor (13th c.) and admire the 19th-century Egyptian Lighthouse. Stroll through cobbled alleys rich in Venetian and Ottoman heritage.
See the Venetian Loggia, the Rimondi Fountain, and the Neratze Mosque. Visit a local music shop for a brief intro to Cretan music instruments and a traditional workshop where baklava and kataifi, filo pastry, are made.
Stop at the small but historic Church of the Little Virgin Mary and hear an introduction to Orthodox traditions.
Though we won’t enter the Fortezza, your guide will share its dramatic past of pirate raids and Ottoman sieges, infront of it's walls..
This tour blends history, culture, and the spirit of Crete in one unforgettable walk.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English, German, Swedish, Russ
Archaeological Museum : Alternatively, visitors can choose to visit the Archaeological Museum, but the entrance fee is not included in the tour price
alternative lunch : Alternatively, customers can choose to enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant after the tour, which is not included in the tour
Archaeological Museum : Alternatively, visitors can choose to visit the Archaeological Museum, but the entrance fee is not included in the tour price
alternative lunch : Alternatively, customers can choose to enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant after the tour, which is not included in the tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Walking guided tour and sightseeing in Rethymno’s Old Town with a licensed local guide.
- We only view the Fortezza Fortress from the outside, so no entrance fee is required.
Meeting point
There is a parking area at the location where visitors can park their vehicle before joining our walking guided tour.
Return details
There is a parking area at the location where visitors can park their vehicle before joining our walking guided tour.
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Rethymnon Old TownMeet your guide at the Venetian Harbor, a picturesque harbor built in the 13th century by the Venetians. Admire the iconic Egyptian Lighthouse, standing tall since the 19th century.Wander into the heart of Rethymno’s Old Town, a labyrinth of narrow, cobblestone streets that tell stories of the town’s Venetian and Ottoman past. Notice the elegant Venetian buildings with arched doorways, ornate windows, and beautifully preserved facades, Stop at the Venetian Loggia, a 16th-century pass by the Rimondi Fountain, and visit a traditional workshop where one of Crete’s most beloved desserts, kataifi, is made. Stop at the Church of the Little Virgin Mary, a small yet historically significant Orthodox church in the heart of the Old Town. Although you won’t climb to the fortress during this tour, your guide will share its fascinating history and its role in protecting the town from pirate and Ottoman invasions.
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Rethymnon Old Town Private Walking guided Tour in Crete Greece
Crete, Greece, Europe
$152.37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!