Rhodes Full-Day Private Tour: Old Town, Lindos & Acropolis

You climb Lindos Acropolis on your own terms, or skip it and photograph from below.

A seven-hour private tour of Rhodes in a Mercedes sedan with an English-speaking driver covers the Medieval Old Town, Acropolis of Rhodes, Lindos village and Acropolis, St. Paul's Bay, and Mount Filerimos. The itinerary is flexible within the time frame. You choose whether to walk up to Lindos Acropolis or view it from vantage points, and the driver adjusts stops and pacing to fit your interests. Lindos Acropolis entry uses a timed e-ticket system you buy in advance or on arrival. Filerimos Monastery and pottery workshop visits are optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Acropolis of Rhodes20m
2. Tsambika Beachpass by
3. St. Paul's Bay10m

Explore Rhodes Island highlights

• Drive to Medieval City gates
• Visit Mandraki Old Harbor
• See Church of the Annunciation
• Drive to Monte Smith Hill for panoramic views
• Stop at Tsambika Beach viewpoint
• Panoramic photo stop at Lindos Beach and Acropolis
• Drive to Lindos Village main square
• Explore Lindos Village and Acropolis
• Break for lunch at Haraki seaside village
• Optional stop at pottery workshop
• Visit St. Paul's Bay scenic viewpoint
• Visit Monte Filerimos and monastery
• Return through Ixia to Rhodes Old City or ship

The experience

Seven hours gives you room to move through Rhodes without rushing. The tour starts from your ship or hotel and heads first to the Medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where cars no longer enter the narrow streets: your driver shows you the gates and main landmarks from outside, then you can walk the alleys on your own if you want, with a flat five-minute walk back to the port. From there you drive to Mandraki Old Harbor, where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and stop at the Church of the Annunciation with its medieval Catholic design and Orthodox chandeliers.

The route then climbs to Monte Smith Hill (Acropolis of Rhodes Town) for a 360-degree panoramic view of the city and both coasts where the Mediterranean and Aegean meet. You see the Temple of Apollo and Ancient Stadium from a distance, then head east toward Lindos, passing Tsambika Beach and stopping at a vantage point to photograph Lindos Beach and the white village with its acropolis rising behind it. At Lindos itself, you have about an hour to spend: walk the village alleys and climb the many cobblestone steps to the Acropolis if you want the full view, or stay in the village and let your driver show you the acropolis from below. Both are valid ways through. Lindos Acropolis requires a timed e-ticket (20 euros per person, optional). You can buy it online in advance, a few hours before, or once you arrive in the village. South of Lindos, St. Paul's Bay marks where the apostle is said to have landed in 51 AD, and you can also spot the cave used in the film "The Guns of Navarone" from the same viewpoint.

A lunch break happens at Haraki seaside village on the Mediterranean, where you choose and pay for your own meal: fresh seafood and Greek cuisine with local wines. On the return, you can stop at a pottery workshop to watch traditional Rhodian pottery being made on the wheel and learn about the Pythagorean cup (optional). The final stop is Mount Filerimos, the ancient Acropolis of Ialyssos, where you get a panoramic view of the west coast from the car. The Monastery and Church of Our Lady of Filerimos are optional (6 euros entry), as is climbing the 16-meter concrete cross in the square. The drive back goes through Ixia and returns you to the Old Town or your ship, with a ten-minute flat walk from the cruise port if needed.

What’s included

• Mercedes E-Class sedan with air conditioning and high safety standards.
• English-speaking driver specializing in private tours.
• pickup from your ship or hotel.
• flexible routing within the seven-hour timeframe and 135-kilometer limit.
• stops at the Medieval Old Town, Mandraki Old Harbor, Acropolis of Rhodes, Lindos village and Acropolis, St. Paul's Bay, and Mount Filerimos.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Prices and times updated 24 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Rhodes Private Tours

Is this one for you?This is a private car tour, not a bus, so you travel with your own group and the driver adjusts the pace and stops to suit you: ideal if you want to linger at one site or skip another without holding up other travelers. The flexibility to choose whether you climb Lindos Acropolis or view it from below means you control the physical effort. If you have limited mobility or simply prefer not to climb, you still see the site and the village without missing out.

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Top questions

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.

Can I skip climbing up to Lindos Acropolis and still see it?

Yes. You can walk the white village of Lindos and view the Acropolis from vantage points where your driver shows you the site from a distance and you get photos without the climb. This saves time and lets you explore the village more fully.

What is the Lindos Acropolis e-ticket system and when do I need to buy?

Lindos Acropolis uses timed entry slots. You typically reach Lindos village about 2.5 hours into the tour, then have a 15-minute walk up to the acropolis. You can buy tickets online in advance, a few hours before your visit, or in the village before you climb. Tickets are non-refundable.

How does the Medieval Old Town work if cars cannot enter?

Your driver shows you the important gates and landmarks from outside the Old Town. You can then walk the alleys on your own if you wish. It is a flat five-minute walk back to the cruise port afterward.

What happens at Haraki seaside village for lunch?

You stop at Haraki on the Mediterranean coast and choose your own meal from fresh seafood and Greek cuisine restaurants with local wines. You pay for food and drinks yourself at this break.

Are the pottery workshop and Mount Filerimos included?

The pottery workshop is an optional stop on the way back from Lindos where you watch traditional pottery being made. Mount Filerimos is also included in the route for its panoramic west coast view, but entry to the Monastery and Church of Our Lady of Filerimos costs 6 euros per person and is optional. Climbing the concrete cross is free.