Rethymnon Old Town Private Walking guided Tour in Crete Greece
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- 1 h 30 min
- Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 h prima
- 7 lingue
- Tour privato
In evidenza
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.
Incluso
Cosa è incluso
- Walking guided tour and sightseeing in Rethymno’s Old Town with a licensed local guide.
Cosa non è incluso
- We only view the Fortezza Fortress from the outside, so no entrance fee is required.
Itinerario
Meet 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.
Cancellazione
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima dell’inizio, con rimborso totale.
Recensioni
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Da sapere prima di partire
- Punto d’incontro
- There is a parking area at the location where visitors can park their vehicle before joining our walking guided tour.
- Prelievo
- Tutti si ritrovano al punto di partenza; non c’è prelievo.
- Tipo di biglietto
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Gestito da
- Licensed tour guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During the tour, we will be entering a Greek Orthodox church, although not during a religious ceremony. an appropriate attire is still recommended.
How it compares in Greece, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 1748 experiences we list in Greece, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 253 of 1748.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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