Medieval Rhodes Private Tour: Street of the Knights

Walk the best-preserved medieval street in Europe, then trace Jewish history through Rhodes Old Town

A private walking tour of Rhodes Old Town covers the Jewish Quarter's heritage and medieval period, visiting the Kahal Shalom Synagogue and Jewish Museum, the Street of the Knights, and the Palace of the Grand Master. Your licensed guide narrates the history of the Jewish community and the Knights of St. John whose sieges shaped the town, ending at the 14th-century palace that once housed their leader.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Kahal Shalom Synagogue and Rhodes Jewish Museum30m
2. Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes1h
3. Street of the Knights15m

Explore Jewish Quarter and Medieval Rhodes

• Visit Kahal Kadosh Synagogue
• See Jewish Museum of Rhodes
• Walk Alhadeff Park and Street
• Visit Square of Martyred Jews and Holocaust Memorial
• Walk along Street of the Knights
• Tour Palace of the Grand Master

The experience

The tour starts in the Jewish Quarter, where your guide takes you through narrow lanes to the Kahal Shalom Synagogue, the oldest in Greece, and the Rhodes Jewish Museum. Along the way you'll see Alhadeff Park and Alhadeff Street, named after a prominent Jewish family; the Square of the Martyred Jews with its seahorse fountain; and the Holocaust Memorial. These stops anchor the story of the Jewish people who made Rhodes their home.

From there the route shifts to the medieval period. You walk the Street of the Knights, the best-preserved medieval street in Europe, where your guide explains how the battles and sieges fought by the Knights of St. John reshaped the town's layout and architecture. Medieval monuments line the way, each one a marker of that era. The tour ends at the Palace of the Grand Master, a 14th-century fortress that now houses medieval furniture, elaborate mosaics, and archaeological exhibits from Rhodes.

What’s included

• Walking tour of the Medieval Town.
• walking tour of the Jewish Quarter.
• knowledgeable, licensed tour guide in your choice of languages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rhodes Experience

Is this one for you?A private tour keeps the group to just your party, so you set the pace through the Old Town's narrow lanes and can linger at sites that interest you most. This works well for families, small groups, or anyone who prefers a guide's full attention over a shared experience.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

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 is the Kahal Shalom Synagogue?

The Kahal Shalom Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Greece and sits at the heart of the Jewish Quarter tour. It remains a working synagogue and is paired with the Rhodes Jewish Museum, which documents the community's history and heritage.

What can I see at the Palace of the Grand Master?

The Palace of the Grand Master is a 14th-century fortress that once housed the leader of the Knights of St. John. Today it functions as a museum displaying medieval furniture, elaborate mosaics, and archaeological exhibits that tell the story of Rhodes under the Knights' rule.

Is the Street of the Knights really the best-preserved medieval street in Europe?

The Street of the Knights is recognized as the best-preserved medieval street in Europe. It runs through Rhodes Old Town lined with medieval buildings and monuments that reflect the period when the Knights of St. John controlled the island.

How much walking is involved?

The tour is a walking tour through the narrow lanes of Rhodes Old Town, suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller if needed.