RETHYMNO WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Evening Hops in a Venetian Labyrinth: Craft Beer & City Tour through Rethymno Old Town
A three-hour walking tour that pairs Greek craft beers and finger food with a guided stroll through the Venetian-era lanes of Rethymno Old Town, ideal for travelers who want a focused, social taste of local brewing and city life.
Evening Hops in a Venetian Labyrinth: Craft Beer & City Tour through Rethymno Old Town.
Rethymno’s first craft-beer walking tour leads small groups down pedestrian lanes and into tucked-away pubs, where rotating selections of Greek craft beer — from citrus-driven ales to deeper malty pours — are paired with finger food and local stories. Designed for curious, time-conscious visitors, the route threads the Venetian-era Old Town, opening up squares, monuments and seaside stops most visitors miss on their own.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Greek craft beer, rotating and regionally driven
A rotating menu showcases Greek craft beers with crisp bitterness, citrus aromas and richer malty notes, chosen to match guests’ preferences and to map the diversity of the local brewing scene.
Venetian-era lanes and hidden squares
The walk moves through the pedestrian streets of Rethymno’s Venetian-era Old Town, past squares and monuments that reveal a different, quieter side of the city than typical sightseeing routes.
Small-group, social evenings led by a local specialist
A compact, intimate format combines beer discovery with local stories and relaxed conversation, centered on stops at a seaside pub and a must-visit beer bar in the Old Town.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over three hours you’ll follow a local guide down pedestrian streets into the heart of Rethymno Old Town, sampling a curated rotation of Greek craft beers at small venues. Each stop is relaxed and social — a seaside pub for a refreshing pour, a dedicated beer bar for tasting, and finger-food pairings that make the evening feel like an intimate local night out rather than a rushed tasting.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of this tour — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided experience runs for 3 hours.
The tour meets in Rethymno Old Town.
Participants must be of legal drinking age (18+); the tour is not suitable for guests requiring accessible facilities and pets are not permitted.
A small-group evening walk through pedestrian streets with beer tastings at a seaside pub and a dedicated beer bar, paired with finger food and local interpretation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 3 hours.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is in Rethymno Old Town.
Will we taste local beers?
Yes — the itinerary includes tastings of Greek craft beers across local venues in Rethymno Old Town, with a rotating menu tailored to guests’ preferences.
Is the route accessible?
No — the tour is not suitable for guests requiring accessible facilities.
What age do I need to be to join?
Participants must be of legal drinking age (18+ years old).
What kind of streets and sights will we see?
The walk takes place on pedestrian streets in the Venetian-era Old Town, passing squares and monuments and stopping at a must-visit beer bar.