Guided tour

Rethymno: Old Town Walking Tour with Meal

4.9  / 570 reviews
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Guided tour
Rethymno: Old Town Walking Tour with Meal
4.9  / 570 reviews

Discover the authentic corners of Rethymno's Old Town on this guided walking tour. Enjoy a Cretan breakfast in a quaint café, watch a phyllo handmade atelier, and eat a traditional meal in a garden.

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Duration 3 - 4 hours
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English, French
Private or small groups available

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Christina – United States

Our guide was lovely and loved to talk about her experiences on Crete, as well as the historical context of the Old Town. All the food was very, very good and I would gladly go back and eat at each of the stops. It was fun to compare the different architectural styles and decide which was our favorite. The phyllo dough demonstration was very cool and the owner is a world-renowned phyllo dough maker. Their baklava was about as good as mine! While I thought the amount of time we had was more than enough and we probably could have squeezed in a gelato stop at the end, it was nice to just relax and eat and talk. A little different than the fast-paced walking food tour we did in Athens (which was led by a Cretan guide) and the food was just as phenomenal. Enjoy the slower pace and savor the excellent quality of the food, honey and raki. It helps to take this tour early in your vacation so you know when you are eating something mediocre vs excellent.

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Christina – United States
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Hayley – United Kingdom

We had a fantastic tour with Michael our guide. Michael was very knowledgeable on the history on the town and Crete in general. Also able to explain about life in the town currently. Each place we stopped was relaxing and all the food was tasty and plentiful. The restaurant was such a great place and would return there. The olive oil and honey tasting was very enjoyable and again learnt lots. Would highly recommend this tour especially as it gave you a guide to the old town ( which can be a little confusing 😊) and some good places to eat.

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Hayley – United Kingdom

Experience

Highlights

  • Savor authentic flavors with a delicious Cretan breakfast and dinner
  • Experience Cretan life through quality food, wine, and discussions
  • Taste delicious hand made phyllo pastries made from a genuine master chef
  • Discover the old town's narrow streets and the stone built Venetian houses
  • Uncover how to taste honey, olive oil and raki like a local Cretan

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Take your taste buds on a journey on this guided walking tour of Rethymno's Old Town. Eat like a local as you step into a local café for breakfast. Learn how to taste honey, olive oil and raki like a Cretan. Uncover the secrets to making paper-thin phyllo. Have a feast under a lemon tree.  Start you tour at a Greek style kafeneio café in the heart of the city. Indulge in an authentic Cretan breakfast of a traditional Greek coffee or fresh juice and a handmade sfakianopita cheese pie coated with a layer of handmade jam. During breakfast, discuss the local traditions and customs, and how all these are connected to Cretan gastronomy. Learn how to distinguishing between high and low quality honey, olive oil, and raki with a tasting experience. Make your way to a 17th-century Venetian mansion house of Yorgos Hatziparaschos who has been making phyllo dough by hand for over 63 years. Be memorized by how the simple ingredients of flour, water, and salt are masterfully worked into the thin dough used in Greek desserts like baklava. Continue to a restaurant hidden in an Ottoman-style inner garden. Feast on Cretan meal under the lemon trees. Savor traditional dishes, cooked with fresh local ingredients and served in a stylish, modern way. Reflect on how the past connects with modern Cretan life with your host. End your tour at your meeting point.

Includes

  • Walking tour
  • English or French-speaking guide
  • Coffee or juice
  • Traditional snacks
  • Full lunch or dinner
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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  • There is a vegetarian and non-vegetarian option for the full meal

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Christina – United StatesJuly 24, 2023  – Verified booking
Our guide was lovely and loved to talk about her experiences on Crete, as well as the historical context of the Old Town. All the food was very, very good and I would gladly go back and eat at each of the stops. It was fun to compare the different architectural styles and decide which was our favorite. The phyllo dough demonstration was very cool and the owner is a world-renowned phyllo dough maker. Their baklava was about as good as mine! While I thought the amount of time we had was more than enough and we probably could have squeezed in a gelato stop at the end, it was nice to just relax and eat and talk. A little different than the fast-paced walking food tour we did in Athens (which was led by a Cretan guide) and the food was just as phenomenal. Enjoy the slower pace and savor the excellent quality of the food, honey and raki. It helps to take this tour early in your vacation so you know when you are eating something mediocre vs excellent.
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Hayley – United KingdomOctober 11, 2023  – Verified booking
We had a fantastic tour with Michael our guide. Michael was very knowledgeable on the history on the town and Crete in general. Also able to explain about life in the town currently. Each place we stopped was relaxing and all the food was tasty and plentiful. The restaurant was such a great place and would return there. The olive oil and honey tasting was very enjoyable and again learnt lots. Would highly recommend this tour especially as it gave you a guide to the old town ( which can be a little confusing 😊) and some good places to eat.
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Kristi – United StatesJune 27, 2024  – Verified booking
Vincent was our guide. He was knowledgeable and engaging throughout our time with him. We made several stops, during which Vincent tied our food and drink offerings to Cretan cultural and historic information. We enjoyed learning about the different periods of occupation of Crete and how each influenced the architecture and other aspects of Cretan life and strengthened the resolve of the Cretan people. An amazing tour with a very personable, engaging, and knowledgeable guide. All the food we experienced was, as expected, delicious! We would highly recommend.
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