Rethymno E Scooter Tour: An Honest Review

So, you’re considering checking out Rethymno, and maybe you thought about hopping on one of those e-scooter tours, right? You see them buzzing all over the Old and New Town, and you get interested if it is actually a cool way to explore. I went on one not too long ago, and, well, let me just share the scoop. It’s almost like I want to help you decide if it’s really the thing for your travel plans.

What to Expect on an E-Scooter Adventure

What should you really prepare for if you actually book an e-scooter tour around Rethymno? The way I see it, the main promise is this effortless spin all around the place, passing all those spots someone might scribble down on their list of “must-sees”. Think of the Venetian Harbor, Fortezza Castle, the little pathways of the Old Town, plus some sights out towards the newer parts of town. Typically, the guides will give you a bit of the backstory along the ride, and they’ll probably toss in a few little local tips, too. Now, tours often say they run for about two to three hours, yet that depends a little bit. So, that’s why it would be wise to double-check when you are actually booking.

The Good Stuff: Zipping Around Rethymno with Ease

It’s almost that some parts are pretty fun. Let’s put it that way. Seeing the city by e-scooter? Well, that is something, at least when the sun’s out and there is also a breeze. And hey, when you consider how the Old Town has these maze-like alleyways that sometimes turn uphill, it’s very sweet you are not walking it. You move easily! I think that if you’re trying to cram a lot of seeing in a short space, and maybe you are not up for a heap of walking, an e-scooter can be pretty darn ideal. Oh, another great thing too is the breeze you feel on the faster parts of the route. When you are on Crete in the summer, that is, to be honest, the most welcome refreshment you will experience!

Then there is also the guide. The guy who showed us around was genuinely happy to let us get a better idea about the place, and it seemed like he knew everyone in town. As we cruised by, he pointed stuff out that would have otherwise totally gone right over our heads, like some building with a really surprising story, a shop owned by the same family for decades, and a tiny garden where an old guy grows the best tomatoes, very good for his home salad.

Not So Great: What They Don’t Always Tell You

Alright, but is it totally rainbows and sunshine, really? Mmm, not so much, actually. Keep in mind that the Old Town of Rethymno, it has cobblestones all over the place. These may make it extra picturesque, very true, though that does mean you will feel every single bump. In a way, it is pretty nice that you don’t feel anything because the e-scooter bounces you enough already, so don’t anticipate smooth sailing on all streets.

Oh, it’s almost like there is also safety to consider. Although the guide always does his best to keep everyone out of harm’s way, it doesn’t remove the fact that you will be riding on streets that are also used by cars, buses, plus other scooters. You may very well share space on pretty tight lanes, too. Anyway, here’s something else you need to know. The scooters may well look easy to operate (and, basically, they are), just the thing about steering and balancing while dodging people, plus also hearing your guide through road sounds… Well, it could need a minute or two before you are 100% relaxed.

Who Would Really Dig This Tour?

So, if you were wondering if that is something you’d love, here is what I feel, to be perfectly honest. If you have a bit of a rush-seeker inside or, maybe, you just appreciate some kind of quirky way to get a bit more familiar with a city, well, then it may well be a bullseye! But, so that this doesn’t feel strange, someone should mention: these scooter tours might actually be awesome if you aren’t crazy fond of walking distances or if you may feel somehow tired. It’s almost certain they have a thing for letting you see all the hotspots without draining all your energy. Do you consider yourself someone with not tons of time to spare? A tour lets you experience it, really.

You may not have any little kids because you think it is fun or safe to attach your small child to the scooter, although I suppose this is pretty obvious. Think, too it’s almost for yourself to get into the general dynamics of an e-scooter. That needs a person a bit skilled, perhaps having done similar moving-arounds. Plus you are also sharing road with drivers from Crete. In that case, too, it’s almost the same deal!

Cost and Booking: What’s the Deal?

About the money side, this is a pretty important part, no? These tours may typically go for somewhere around 30 to 60 euros, yet this is the typical price in tourist spots. What that tour actually offers (the length, the sights it actually takes you to, or any snacks or things it would add) make this move very frequently. Getting a space would definitely be way smarter if done prior to leaving your apartment. Plenty websites give ways that would compare prices for different tours, plus the reviews also. Reading all of the past customer stories? Basically, these things help a ton in knowing a lot.

What is needed is always, naturally, some form of ID, as a form to tell of who you would happen to be, yet possibly some deposit for the scooter, too, it really varies. In a way, if something could potentially happen, read the stipulations in those policies, yet regarding refunds particularly! Basically, you do this so that those surprise “oops” moments can, indeed, still turn into “phew” moments, should you potentially want to adjust/void anything.

Final Thoughts: A Fun but Bumpy Ride

So, do I feel e-scootering through Rethymno’s Old and New Town should go straight to that bucket list spot, then? That depends actually, in a way, like on the scale you’d use to value comfort to adventure. Even when they aren’t some perfect silky-smooth ride, especially not in this aged region of cobblestone mazes, those tours could bring with them giggles, brief info lessons, and quick peeks into cool corners that may happen along the way. Did you appreciate feeling just like another bee buzzing around? You won’t get this sense unless your feet are up, moving freely by this cute Greek town, very breezy. All is possible.