Rhodes & Lindos Private Tour: Medieval Town, Acropolis & Beach

Walk the Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis, then eat lunch by the sea

A private full-day tour of Rhodes and Lindos with a local driver who meets you at the cruise port and returns you on time. You'll drive past the Medieval City's 14th-century walls, stop at Mandraki Harbour and the Acropolis of Rhodes, then spend over an hour exploring the village of Lindos and its clifftop Acropolis before lunch at a seaside tavern near St. Paul's Bay.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Medieval City of Rhodespassing by
2. Mandraki Harbour15m
3. Acropolis of Rhodespassing by
4. St. Paul's Bay15m

Explore Rhodes and Lindos highlights

• Drive around Old Town walls
• Stop for photos at Mandraki port
• Visit Church of the Annunciation
• Enjoy views at Monthe Smith Hill
• Visit pottery factory
• Stop for panoramic view of Lindos village
• Explore Lindos village and Acropolis
• Stop for photos at St. Paul's Bay
• Lunch and beach time at seaside tavern

The experience

Your driver meets you outside the cruise ship and takes you on a route that covers Rhodes' main landmarks without rushing. The Medieval City of Rhodes (the largest inhabited medieval town in Europe, built by knights in the 1300s and now a UNESCO World Heritage site) opens the day with a drive around its walls. You can ask to stop and walk through it on your own if you want. Mandraki Harbour comes next, where Italian colonial buildings frame the spot where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The driver stops for photos and can point out details most visitors miss.

From there you head to Monthe Smith Hill for panoramic views of the city and sea, then visit the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, an open-air ancient Stadium, and an Amphitheatre. The route passes a pottery factory if you ask (you can watch traditional ceramics being made) before reaching Lindos. Your driver leaves you at the village entrance with at least an hour and a half to explore on your own and climb to the Acropolis of Lindos, a 4th-century temple of Athena perched 116 meters above the sea. He waits at the exact spot he dropped you, so there's no hunting for a ride back. A photo stop at St. Paul's Bay, where tradition says the apostle landed in 51 AD, comes before lunch at a seaside tavern where you can eat and spend time on the beach in the same spot.

The driver is a native of Rhodes and can suggest places beyond the standard route: a traditional Greek tavern away from crowds, a beach that suits your mood, or ways to combine lunch and swimming. The vehicle is comfortable for the full 7 hours, and the operator guarantees on-time return to the ship. You choose between a sedan for up to four people or a minivan for up to seven, both with the same itinerary and driver.

What’s included

• Comfortable luxury vehicle with a local knowledgeable driver.
• flexible program so you can adjust stops and timing.
• pickup and return at the cruise port.
• stops at the Medieval City of Rhodes, Mandraki Harbour, the Acropolis of Rhodes, Lindos village and Acropolis, St. Paul's Bay, and a seaside tavern for lunch.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sedan car, maximum 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English or Greek · No fixed timeSedan car for up to 4 passengers; pickup is included

Minivan, maximum 7 peopleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or Greek · No fixed timeMinivan for up to 7 people: suggested for larger groups of up to 7 people or if you'd like more room. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rhodes Greece Tours - RHODES PRIVATE DAY TOURS

Is this one for you?Choose the sedan if you're traveling as a couple or small family and want a nimble vehicle through narrow village streets. Pick the minivan if you're a larger group and want everyone in one booking with the same driver and itinerary. The flexible program means you can ask the driver to linger at any stop, skip a pottery factory visit, or find a tavern that suits your taste: the route adjusts to you, not the other way around.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

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 when you get there?

The Acropolis of Lindos sits on a steep rock 116 meters high overlooking the sea and the village below. It's dominated by a massive temple of Athena Lindia dating from the 4th century, making it the second most visited acropolis in Greece after the Parthenon in Athens. You have at least an hour and a half to walk up and explore it.

Can I add time in the Medieval City of Rhodes to walk around on my own?

Yes. The tour can extend by an hour if you want free time to explore the Old Town yourself. The driver will wait, and you can see the streets and buildings at your own pace instead of just driving past the walls.

How does the timing work with my cruise ship departure?

The operator guarantees 100% on-time return to the ship. The full tour runs 7 hours, and your driver picks you up at the port when you arrive and drops you back at the same spot before departure, so you don't risk missing the ship.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

The tour includes the comfortable vehicle, the driver, and all stops at the landmarks and beaches. Lunch at the seaside tavern is your own cost, as is entry to the Lindos Acropolis, which is 20 euros per person.

Can the driver suggest places to eat and swim that aren't on the standard route?

Yes. All drivers are native to Rhodes and can recommend the best taverns, beaches, and combinations of lunch and swimming based on what you want. You can ask to visit a traditional tavern away from crowds or a specific beach, and the driver will adjust the route.

Do I need to decide between the sedan and minivan before I book?

Yes. You choose your vehicle size at checkout: a sedan seats up to four people, and a minivan seats up to seven. Both follow the same itinerary with the same driver and pickup at the port.