6-Hour Rethymno City Tour with Kadaifi Workshop and Rimondi Fountain

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Rethymno's blend of Venetian heritage and modern city life
• 02 Wander through the picturesque streets of the old town and uncover hidden cultural treasures
• 03 Taste Cretan flavors and visit George Paraschos' historic Kadaifi workshop
• 04 Learn the secrets of the Cretan lyre at the oldest instrument maker in Crete
• 05 See the legendary Rimondi Fountain, said to bring visitors back again

Discover Rethymno's distinctive blend of Venetian heritage and modern Cretan life on this city tour through one of Crete's most strategic historic ports. Wander through the picturesque streets of the old town, where the marks of past conquerors remain visible and hidden cultural treasures still endure. Along the way, taste Cretan flavors, visit George Paraschos' historic Kadaifi workshop, and learn about the secrets of the Cretan lyre at the oldest instrument maker in Crete. The experience concludes at the legendary Rimondi Fountain, whose water is said to bring visitors back again.

We conclude our tour at the living legend of the city, the Rimondi Fountain, where legend says that whoever tastes its water will return again.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Heraklion, Rethimnon, Crete

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rethymno Old Town and Cultural Treasures

• In all the cities of Crete, the architecture that visitors encounter follows a similar pattern: at the center lies the old city, the Venetian city, while around it stretches the new modern city with its suburbs.
• This scenery is no different in our beloved Rethymno. The town preserves the marks of its conquerors intact, while within it, well-hidden cultural treasures from many years remain. As a strategic port in the center of the island, with easy access and a uniquely important position, Rethymno was a coveted prize for conquerors throughout the years.
• We will wander through the picturesque streets of Rethymno, taste Cretan flavors, discover the unique art of Kadaifi at the historic workshop of George Paraschos, and learn the secrets of the Cretan lyre at the oldest instrument maker in Crete, located in Rethymno.
• We conclude our tour at the living legend of the city, the Rimondi Fountain, where legend says that whoever tastes its water will return again.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Certified English-speaking driver
• A bottle of water for each passenger
• Meet-and-greet services
• Liability insurance
• Private transportation with premium-category vehicles
• Baby seats

What's Not Included

• Tickets and entrance fees
• Certified guide
• Once we receive your booking, support will contact you to arrange the tickets, certified guide, and entrance fees for you.

Know before you go

• In case your pick-up point is the port or the airport of Heraklion, you must provide the appropriate information when booking (flight number or ship name, respectively). In this case, our driver will wait for you in the arrivals area with your name written on a tablet screen. Any delays or changes in your arrival time should not concern you, as our company's customer service department monitors the progress of your flight or cruise and constantly updates the schedule of drivers and cars.
• If the pick-up point is a hotel, our driver will arrive promptly at the reception area to pick you up. The procedure is the same when your pick-up point is an accommodation or a villa.
• The starting time is completely flexible and is determined after consultation with you, based on your schedule.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Heraklion, Ελλάδα

Tour start

Crete, Greece

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.