Rhodes Deluxe Tour: Medieval Town & Lindos Acropolis
Walk the same paths as ancient Greeks and medieval knights at Lindos, then wander the car-free streets of Rhodes Old Town
A six-hour guided tour of Rhodes visits the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the clifftop Lindos Acropolis, with a certified local guide, air-conditioned transport, and port or hotel pickup. You explore the medieval streets and Ottoman quarters of Rhodes town, then climb to Lindos to see the 3rd-century archaeological site and St Paul's Bay below, with free time to browse shops and cafes in both locations.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Rhodes and Lindos highlights
- Visit Rhodes Old Town streets
- Explore Ottoman and Jewish districts
- Walk around Hippokratous Square shops
- Tour Lindos acropolis and town
- Enjoy views of Mediterranean Sea
- Visit pottery workshop and taste local products
- Free time in Medieval City of Rhodes
The experience
The tour picks you up from your port or hotel and moves through Rhodes at a pace that leaves room to actually look around. Rhodes Old Town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, but the streets feel lived-in rather than preserved behind glass. The medieval architecture is so intact that you half expect a knight on horseback to turn the corner. The layout splits into distinct Ottoman and Jewish quarters, each with its own character, and the central Hippokratous Square anchors a web of quiet alleyways lined with shops and restaurants. The town is almost car-free, which is why the guide walks you through it instead of pointing from a vehicle.
Lindos is the second major stop, and no tour of Rhodes skips it. The 3rd-century BC acropolis sits on a cliff above the town, and the view from the temple looks out over St Paul's Bay and the Mediterranean. The same vista that would have greeted the ancients who built it and the knights who later used it as a place of worship and defense. The town below is a maze of sugar-cube houses and narrow streets packed with cafes, shops, and restaurants. You get free time to climb to the acropolis (entry is optional and costs extra) or simply wander the alleyways at your own pace.
Before returning to your hotel or port, the tour includes a stop at a family-run ceramic workshop where you can watch pottery being made from clay: earth, water, and fire combining into finished pieces right in front of you. The owner invites you to taste local oil, honey, and other family products. The driver guarantees a timely return, and the whole day is built around getting you back to your ship or accommodation on schedule.
What’s included
- Certified local guide in English.
- safe professional driver and comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
- port or hotel pickup and drop-off with guaranteed timely return.
- free time in Rhodes Old Town and Lindos.
- visit to a family ceramic workshop with a tasting of local oil and honey.
- 24-hour risk-free cancellation.
Before you book
Lasts 6h, runs every day, 6 start times, from € 65 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Prices and times updated 9 days ago
Operated by EU Tours & Travel
Is this one for you?The tour runs as a small group with a fixed itinerary and schedule, so it suits travelers arriving by cruise ship or staying at a hotel who need to return on time and prefer not to arrange their own transport around the island.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years); Infant (under 3): free.
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 Lindos Acropolis like when you get there?
The Lindos Acropolis is a 3rd-century BC archaeological site perched on a cliff with views of St Paul's Bay and the Mediterranean Sea below. The temple sits at the top of the town, and you can see the same vista that inspired the ancients who built it and the medieval knights who later used it as a place of worship and defense. Entry to the archaeological site costs extra and is optional. Many visitors simply explore the town's labyrinth of streets and shops below.
How much free time do you get in Rhodes Old Town and Lindos?
The tour includes free time in both locations, though the exact duration depends on the day's schedule and how the guide structures the stops. You can use it to browse shops, sit at a cafe, or simply walk the medieval streets and alleyways at your own pace.
Does the tour include entry to the Lindos Acropolis?
Acropolis entry is not included in the tour price. It costs 20 euros and is optional. You can choose to pay for it at the site or skip it and explore the town of Lindos instead.
What happens if you're arriving on a cruise ship? How does pickup work?
Port pickup is included, and the tour has dedicated start times for cruise passengers: 10:00 AM for ships arriving at 9:30 AM, and 10:30 AM for ships arriving at 10:00 AM. Check your email at least 12 hours before the tour for your exact pickup location, identifying signage, and precise pickup time.
Is there food included, or do you need to bring your own?
Food and beverages are not included in the tour. You'll have free time in Rhodes Old Town and Lindos where shops, cafes, and restaurants are available, so you can buy lunch or snacks during those breaks.
Rhodes Deluxe Tour: Medieval Town & Lindos Acropolis
6h · EN · at your hotel
from € 65 per person