Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour: Market, Bakery & Taverna

From market stalls to a taverna table: a morning eating your way through Rethymno

A three-hour walking food tour of Rethymno Old Town in Crete that starts at the local open market, moves through Venetian and Ottoman streets with a guide, and includes stops at a historic bakery for Cretan pies, a traditional café for raki, and a full meal at a taverna. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The guide speaks English and children from age 3 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Rethymno Old Town and Food Tasting

• Walk through local market stalls
• Stroll Venetian and Ottoman streets
• Taste traditional Cretan pies
• Enjoy authentic Cretan raki
• Have full meal at traditional taverna

The experience

How do you actually get to know a place? You eat there, and you talk to the people who grow and cook the food. This tour builds a morning around that idea. You start at the local open market, where producers sell what they've grown, and you have time to ask them questions and pick up anything that catches your eye. The guide walks you through what's seasonal, what's local, and why Cretans eat the way they do.

From the market, the route winds through the Old Town's narrow streets, past Venetian mansions and Ottoman buildings. The guide talks about the layers of history here, who lived in these houses, how the city changed hands, what daily life looked like across centuries. You're not rushing. You're walking at a pace that lets you notice the details and ask questions. Along the way, you stop at a historic bakery to taste handmade Cretan pies, then at a traditional café where you drink raki the way locals do. These aren't photo stops. You're actually tasting and sitting.

The tour ends with a full meal at a traditional taverna, a menu built around authentic Cretan cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't need to figure out transport. The guide meets you, and you're back at your hotel when the three hours are done.

What’s included

• Food walking tour through Rethymno Old Town with a live English-speaking guide.
• entry and tastings at a historic bakery.
• a glass of raki at a traditional café.
• a full meal with drinks at a taverna.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 10

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by LOCI TOURS

Is this one for you?The tour is led in English, so you'll follow the guide's commentary on the history and food culture without translation. If you're comfortable walking for three hours at a steady pace through narrow streets and want someone else to plan where to eat and what to order, this fits the day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's actually in the local market in Rethymno, and will I have time to buy things?

The market sells fresh produce, regional products, and goods from local farmers. You have free time to browse and make your own purchases if you want to. It's not just a quick walk-through.

Does the tour include the full meal, or do I pay extra at the taverna?

The full meal at the traditional taverna is included in the tour price, along with drinks. You're not paying separately at the end.

What kind of guide will I have, and what language do they speak?

A live guide from the tour office leads the group in English, sharing stories about local life, history, and the food you're tasting along the way.

How does the pickup work, and where does it start?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price. If you're staying at RG Village Crete, pickup costs an additional €10 per person due to limited bus access to that location. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at a central point.