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Rethymno: guided walking tour in the Old Town area

By Maria Elli Ntzogani
Free cancellation available
Price is €40 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the Old Town through the eyes of a local certified tour guide
  • Wander along the centuries-old cultural route
  • Learn the unique history of Crete through a tour of the picturesque alleys

Activity location

    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Plateia Tessaron Martiron, Rethymno, Greece | We'll meet outside the Church of the Four Martyrs in the Four Martyrs Square in Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private tour of the Old Town

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

The private tour offers a more personal experience, tailored to your group's interests, with more time for discussion and questions. Perfect for those who want a friendly, exclusive tour of the old town

Price details
€132.00 x 1 Traveller€132.00
Total
Price is €132.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified local tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Walk in the Old Town
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Time for photos and questions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport from/to the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food, drink, personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for the tour guide (optional)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
  • Not suitable for: Hearing-impaired people, People with mobility impairments
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

The Old Town of Rethymno stretches out in the shadow of the Venetian fortress of Fortezza, full of alleys that hide treasures of architecture and tradition.

On this walking tour, we will explore the Great Gate, the Rimondi Fountain, the Venetian Loggia, the Neratze Mosque with its impressive minaret, and the areas with their ornate doorways. We will walk under the shade of beautiful buildings, ending up at the charming harbour with the Egyptian lighthouse, while admiring the fortress of Fortezza that towers above us.

As a certified tour guide who grew up in Rethymno, I offer an authentic experience full of knowledge and love for my city. The tour starts from the Four Martyrs Square, near the Great Gate, and ends at the ring road below the Fortezza, where, depending on the season, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset.

Location

Activity location

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    • Heraklion
    • Heraklion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Plateia Tessaron Martiron, Rethymno, Greece | We'll meet outside the Church of the Four Martyrs in the Four Martyrs Square in Rethymno
    • Rethymno, Greece
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    • Plateia Tessaron Martiron, Rethymno, Greece | We'll meet at Four Martyrs Square, in front of the Four Martyrs Church. If you need help getting to the spot, I can arrange a taxi for an extra fee
    • Rethymno, Greece