Rethymno Walking & Gastronomy Tour
Overview
Start your day with a cup of traditional Aromatic Greek coffee alongside a cretan breakfast in the most beautiful and peaceful square of the city.
Walk the narrow streets of the historic center and discover the most important places of interest through the eyes of a local guide.
Witness a master of baklava and kataifi fyllo and taste this renowned deserts in their most traditional and tasty version.
Learn all about local products, the secrets of their production and how to always get them in high quality in a complete tasting of Honey, Raki and olive oil.
Relax under the lemon and orange trees of the hidden Ali vafi's garden and enjoy a full meal cooked in a way that combines the traditional Cretan cuisine and the modern gastronomical approach.
Share your impressions, knowledge and views in the most Greek way: over a glass of local wine.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee or juice and traditional snacks
- Lunch Full lunch or dinner (vegetarian option included)
- Lots of raki and laughter :)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Small group tour
- Local English or French speaking guide
- Extra charge if the pickup is not in Rethymno district
- Fortezza entrance ticket
Meeting Location
Gerakari 6
Rethymno 741 31, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Rethymnon
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee or juice and traditional snacks.
- Lunch. Full lunch or dinner (vegetarian option included).
- Lots of raki and laughter :).
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Small group tour.
- Local English or French speaking guide.
- Extra charge if the pickup is not in Rethymno district.
- Fortezza entrance ticket.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rethymno Walking & Gastronomy Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rethymno Walking & Gastronomy Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee or juice and traditional snacks
- LunchFull lunch or dinner (vegetarian option included)
- Lots of raki and laughter :)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Small group tour
- Local English or French speaking guide
- Extra charge if the pickup is not in Rethymno district
- Fortezza entrance ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
