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Old town lanes below the fortress
Your local guide
Irini Stavrakaki
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Highlights
- The last of four Venetian gates
- Wooden balconies from the Ottoman era
- What the old walls once enclosed
- A quiet lane below the fortress
- Architecture explained, not just shown
About this tour
This session walks the quiet lanes just below the Fortezza, from the last surviving Venetian gate to a stretch of wooden Ottoman-era balconies. You see how much of the old wall has disappeared since the gate was built and get a proper look at architecture most visitors walk past too quickly. It stays entirely within the old town.
I move at an easy pace, stopping wherever a balcony or a doorway is worth a longer look, and take questions as we go. The comparison between what survives and what is gone comes up throughout.
This suits anyone who wants a quieter walk away from the main squares. It also pairs well with the Fortezza climb earlier in the day.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Rethymno before heading out.
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Porta Guora 15 min
You see the last surviving gate of the old Venetian walls, once one of four, and I explain what stood on the sections that no longer exist.
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Old Town wooden balconies 15 min
The camera moves slowly down a lane lined with wooden Ottoman-era balconies, and I point out which houses kept their original woodwork.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Rethymno: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Kalitsounia (cheese and herb pies) and Fortezza hill, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Athens time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Rethymno, showing you Porta Guora and Old Town wooden balconies live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet and the link comes with your booking. I keep the phone at eye level so the balconies overhead read clearly.
Times shown in Athens time (EET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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