An audio tour of Rethymno: From Ancient Greece to modern times

4.4 (7 reviews) Crete, Greece
Duration2h 40m - 3h 5m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Dutch
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This self guided audio tour begins a stone’s throw from the old Venetian harbor and its impressive lighthouse. From there, we’ll enjoy a slow wander through tiny alleyways, filled with Venetian houses. We’ll pass museums where you can have a look inside, if you like. (The early Minoan artifacts that were found nearby are amazing.) We’ll also visit the huge Fortezza with its magical domed mosque and its excellent panoramic views over both the city and the Aegean Sea.

Along the way, you'll hear about:

How the city got its name
The impact of the Ottoman Turks
The cruel story behind the Four New Martyrs church
The architect and builder of the Venetian Loggia
The layout inside the Greek Orthodox Church and its religious traditions
Why and how Byzantine icons are so special on Crete
What the memorial posters you see everywhere on the electricity poles and walls mean

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to this tour
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    The tour passes by the Egyptian Lighthouse.
  2. Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno
    Pass by
    The tour passes by the Venetian Harbour.
  3. Four Martyrs Church
    Pass by
    The tour stops briefly outside the church.
  4. Moschea Neratze
    Pass by
    The tour passes by the Neratze Mosque.
  5. Rimondi Fountain
    Pass by
    The tour stops briefly at the Rimondi Fountain.
  6. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    The tour has an optional visit to the Fortezza of Rethymno.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The audio tour starts in the parking area next to the entrance of the new harbour. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

The audio tour starts in the parking area next to the entrance of the new harbour. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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