Rhodes Island Tour: Lindos, Medieval City & Pottery Workshop

Walk through centuries: from the Acropolis cliffs to the cobblestone streets where knights once ruled

A guided full-day tour of Rhodes visits Lindos, the Medieval City, and Mandraki Harbour with a licensed English-speaking guide and hotel or ship pickup included. The itinerary covers the Acropolis of Lindos perched on a 116-meter cliff, the UNESCO-protected Old Town with its medieval architecture, and a traditional pottery workshop where you watch clay become finished pieces. All three destinations are visited. The return time to your hotel or ship is guaranteed, and the tour builds in free time for shopping and coffee breaks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mandraki Harbourpassing by
2. Lindos2h

Explore Rhodes Island highlights

• Pick up from ship or hotel
• Visit Mandraki Harbour
• Tour Lindos archaeological site
• Walk Lindos village streets
• Explore Medieval City of Rhodes
• Free time for shopping or coffee
• Return to ship or hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel or ship, then heads to Mandraki Harbour: the historic port where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood, now marked by medieval windmills and the deer statues at its entrance. From there, the route climbs to Lindos, one of the most layered archaeological sites in Greece. You walk the narrow village streets lined with flowers and fountains, then climb the stairs to the Acropolis, where the view opens across the harbor below. The site itself carries traces of Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Medieval periods: each civilization left its mark on the same strategic cliff.

The Medieval City of Rhodes fills the afternoon. The Old Town is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval quarters and sits on the UNESCO World Heritage list. You stroll the cobblestone streets past Turkish mosques, Jewish synagogues, an ancient library, and bathhouses, all built within the same walls. The guide explains the layers as you walk. The atmosphere is the work of centuries compressed into a few blocks. Built-in free time lets you linger in a shop, sit over coffee, or simply stand in the quiet of a courtyard.

A stop at a traditional pottery workshop shows how the pieces you see in the shops are actually made: clay on a wheel, hands shaping it, the transformation from raw material to finished work. The tour runs six hours total with a professional driver and a fully licensed guide. The return to your hotel or ship is timed to arrive when promised, which matters if you're on a ship schedule or have evening plans.

What’s included

• Pickup from your hotel or ship.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking licensed guide.
• professional driver.
• guaranteed return on time.
• free time for shopping, coffee, and meals.
• entry to the pottery workshop to watch artisans at work.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:30 and 10:30

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by European Tours & Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're on a cruise ship or staying in Rhodes and need a fixed return time: the guide manages the route and timing so you hit Lindos, the Medieval City, and the harbor without building the itinerary yourself.

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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 Acropolis of Lindos like, and can I walk up to it?

The Acropolis of Lindos sits on top of a 116-meter cliff and was a strategic stronghold for Ancient Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Knights of Saint John. You can walk up the stairs to visit it, or stay in the village below and explore the narrow streets, small harbors, and local shops at your own pace.

How much time do I get to spend in the Medieval City?

The Medieval City is included as a main stop on the tour, with free time built in so you can walk the cobblestone streets, browse shops, or sit at a café without feeling rushed. The exact duration depends on the day's flow, but the tour is designed to avoid a hurried pace.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. The itinerary includes free time for coffee breaks and meals, and the guide can recommend places to eat in both Lindos and the Medieval City.

Is there an entrance fee to the Acropolis at Lindos?

The Acropolis of Lindos has an optional entrance fee of €20 if you choose to enter and walk the site. You can also explore the village of Lindos and its harbors without paying the fee.

What if I'm on a cruise ship? Will the tour get me back in time?

Yes. The tour includes guaranteed return to your ship on time, and pickup is arranged right next to your ship. Check your email at least 12 hours before the tour for your exact pickup time and location.

What is the pottery workshop part of the tour?

The pottery workshop is a traditional studio where you watch artisans work clay on the wheel and shape it into finished pieces. It's a chance to see how the pottery sold throughout Rhodes is actually made, and you can purchase pieces if you wish.