Rethymno: Old Town and Food Tasting Private Tour
ID: GYG455930-817162
Category:
Country: Greece
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Stroll the streets of Rethymno's Old Town on a guided walking tour. Stop at traditional food stores to sample local delicacies, stop for coffee in a cafe, and finish off with Cretan meze in a taverna.
Begin your tour, from the 4 Martyrs square, which is the border between the walls that still unite the new and the historical center of Rethymno.
Cross the main entrance of the Old Town known as "Guora Porta" and immerse yourself in its atmosphere.
During your tour of the picturesque alleys of the old town, you will come acrosss unique monuments such as the Rimodi Fountain, the Neradze Mosque (or Gazi Hussein) with its high minaret, churches and squares.
Αs you stroll along the cobbled narrow paths of the old town, stop at traditional food shops and taste selected samples.
Then, make a stop and enjoy a tasty coffee with snack at café which is located in one of the most central historical alleys of the Old Town.Admire the landscape surrounded by historical buildings of great cultural heritage of Crete.
Having enjoyed your coffee just a few meters away, get ready to meet the baklava workshop of Mr. Giorgos Chatziparaschos and watch how he produces handmade phyllo crust and kadaifi in the traditional way.
Continue your tour through the narrow streets of the Old Town observing the public and private buildings, squares, Venetian mansions and discover through them the history, its myths and the way of life of the local people until today.
In the end, relax and enjoy Cretan meze dishes and wine at traditional meze taverna, which is located in one of the most picturesque narrow streets of the Old Town.
Highlights
- Explore Rethymnon's Old Town with sightseeing and cretan food tasting.
- Stop at traditional food shops and taste selected samples.
- Enjoy your coffee in one of the most historic alleys.
- Visit the workshop phyllo baklava and watch how it is produced.
- Taste Cretan meze and wine at a traditional meze taverna in the Old Town.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Alcoholic beverages are allowed to participants age 18 or older because of national alcohol restrictions.
Participants under the age of 18 are provided non alcoholic beverages.
Advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. A vegeterian option is available on request.
Please let us know for allergies.
Dress code is smart casual.
This experience requires a good weather. If it's canceled because of bad weather conditions,you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
In case of unforeseen weather conditions during the excursion, the program continues as normal and free umbrellas are available.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Your guide will be waiting for you at 4 Martyrs Square, Gerakari 6 and will be holding a sign Rithyland
Make sure you are facing the 4 Martyrs church.
Please be at the departure point 10 minutes earlier than the scheduled departure time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
