Rethymno Walking & Gastronomy Tour

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, French
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Discover Rethymno's charm on a walking tour. Sip Greek coffee, explore historic streets, taste baklava, and immerse in local gastronomy with olive oil and wine under citrus trees.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 You Get

Lunch
Full lunch or dinner (vegetarian option included)
Lots of raki and laughter :)
All taxes, fees and handling charges​
Extra charge if the pickup is not in Rethymno district
Fortezza entrance ticket

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Rethymnon

Starting off, we will visit a beautiful "kafeneio” located in a unique spot inside the old town of Rethymno. There, we will enjoy an authentic Cretan breakfast, which consists of a traditional Greek coffee or juice and a handmade cheese pie (as we called it "sfakianopita") covered with organic thyme honey. We will start by discussing the main points of our visit; an introduction to the traditions, customs, and the connection to Cretan Gastronomy will follow, as we all enjoy our Cretan breakfast in the calm atmosphere of this quiet cafe.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Bricks Beers & Tales

Time to taste some local products. Olive oil...Tsikoudia... and honey offcourse
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Handmade Traditional Philo Workshop

Travelers will be able to see in the old town of Rethymno, a Venetian mansion of 17th century where is Giorgos Chatziparaschos traditional philo Atelier, the oldest of its kind for making ''kantaifi'' and ''baklava'' philo for 65 years now. While the ingredients are simple - flour, water and some salt - the proportions according to Hatziparaschos took years of testing. Traditional philo is an essential ingredient for traditional syrupy sweets dipped in honey, such as kadaifi and baklava. If you are lucky, you will watch the master on the job. A fluid mixture falls into a special machine at the back room that butter aromas are spreading in space and a hot copper pan doesn't stop turning. Above the flames, hundreds of thin and baked strings of kadaifi are created. Sprinkled with the right balance of cinnamon and chopped walnuts, kadaifi is one of the most favorite sweets.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Rethimno

ALI VAFIS GARDEN Our next stop will be a "tavern" based on a building from the Venetian era that was occupied by the Ottomans. At this stop we will taste the best Cretan "mezedes", a small traditional dish of the Cretan and Ottoman cuisine, on the menu: Salad with tomato, cucumber, artichoke and bread crouton, White, red and rosé wine, Black beans with smoked trout, goat cheese Graviera, organic sausage sheet accompanied by raki. It is a small and friendly bar with a unique atmosphere where you can relax and drink delicious cocktails in the evening. Until then, you will be fully informed about the history of our city. If you wish to visit the fortress of Fortezza after the end of the tour our guide will be happy to help you and accompany you to the entrance of the fortress.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Church of the Four Martyrs, Gerakari, Rethimno, Greece, GR, 741 31

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Fantastic tour of Rethymno
June 20, 2025
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Vincent was an excellent tour guide, he was very friendly, engaging and ensured we were comfortable throughout the tour. The tour was a perfect mix of walking through the beautiful streets of Rethy...read more

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Maria was amazing.
May 18, 2025
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The four of us were beyond pleased with our food tour of Rethymno with Maria. She was such an extraordinary storyteller. We learned so much about the cultural history of Crete and the culinary tra...read more

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This is a must do for everyone visiting Rethymno
October 26, 2024
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Absolutely the best food tour I’ve ever experienced! Our guide, Maria, made it truly unforgettable. Her knowledge of the local cuisine and culture was incredible, and she shared stories and insight...read more

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Amazing tour
October 26, 2024
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Maria was an excellent guide. Her experience and knowledge made our adventure fun and interactive. She took us to three amazing local restaurant/bar and recommended amazing Creten dishes. She took ...read more

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Great walking tour of beautiful Rethymno
October 23, 2024
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We had a great tour with Vincent who despite us being the only people who booked on the day still ran the tour. The tour is excellent and you get to learn a lot of the history as well as tasting th...read more

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