Palace of the Grand Master, Rhodes: Guided Private Tour

Inside the Palace where the Knights of St. John once ruled Rhodes

A guided private tour of the Palace of the Grand Master in Rhodes Old Town includes entry ticket and a licensed guide who walks you through the former residence of the Knights' leader, now a museum housed in a restored Byzantine fortress. The 90-minute tour covers the palace's transformation from Byzantine stronghold through Italian restoration to its present form as a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Grand Master's Palace

• Meet licensed guide
• Enter Palace of the Grand Master
• Explore Byzantine fortress and museum
• Learn history of Knights of St. John

The experience

The Palace of the Grand Master sits at the heart of Rhodes Old Town, a Byzantine fortress that the Knights of St. John converted into their leader's residence. Your licensed guide arranges your entry ticket and leads you through the rooms, explaining how the palace was damaged in an explosion, then restored during Italian occupation, and finally became the museum it is today. The palace is wheelchair accessible, and the tour runs 90 minutes.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German, and children from age 2 are welcome. The palace is close to public transportation options if you need to reach it from elsewhere in Rhodes. All fees and taxes are included in the booking, so there are no surprises at the door.

What’s included

• Entry ticket to the Palace of the Grand Master.
• licensed guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 13:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 17 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rhodes Experience

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide to walk you through the palace rooms and explain the building's journey from Byzantine fortress to Knights' residence to museum, rather than navigating it alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years).

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 was the Palace of the Grand Master originally built for?

The Palace of the Grand Master began as a Byzantine fortress before the Knights of St. John transformed it into a residence for their leader during their time ruling Rhodes.

How long does the guided tour take?

The tour lasts 90 minutes, giving you time to walk through the palace rooms with your guide and hear the full story of its history.

Is the Palace of the Grand Master accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, the palace is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour.