Rhodes Full Day Tour: Lindos, Medieval City & Pottery Workshop

Lindos village, a pottery workshop, the Medieval City of Rhodes, and leisure time to explore each one

A full-day guided tour of Rhodes departing from the cruise port visits Lindos, the Medieval City of Rhodes, and Mandraki Harbour with an English-speaking guide and driver. The tour includes pickup and drop-off at your ship or hotel, an hour's drive through the Greek countryside to reach Lindos, a pottery demonstration with honey and olive oil tasting, and free time in both Lindos and the Old Town to walk, photograph, and shop. The itinerary is timed to return you to your ship punctually, and all listed stops are guaranteed even if their order shifts due to traffic or crowds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lindos2h
2. Mandraki Harbourpassing by
3. Medieval City of Rhodes1h

Explore Rhodes highlights and Lindos village

• Welcome at Rhodes port
• Drive to Lindos through countryside
• Visit pottery workshop and taste local products
• Walk through Lindos village and optional Acropolis climb
• Explore Rhodes Old Town medieval streets
• Free time in Medieval City of Rhodes
• Return to ship or hotel

The experience

Your guide and driver meet you at the Rhodes port and drive roughly an hour through rolling hills and traditional villages toward Lindos. Along the way, you stop at a pottery workshop where artisans show how Greek pottery has been shaped for thousands of years, then taste honey and olive oil from the same family's production: authentic flavors passed down through generations.

Lindos itself sits on layers of history: ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and medieval influences from the Knights of St. John all meet in one village. The narrow lanes wind past blooming flowers, fruit trees, colorful tiles, and fountains, with panoramic views of the twin harbors. The Acropolis of Lindos crowns a 116-meter hill and requires climbing roughly 300 steps with no elevator. You choose whether to climb or spend your leisure time in the village for lunch, shopping, or simply sitting in the atmosphere.

The Medieval City of Rhodes is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval towns and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cobblestone streets open onto the Grand Master's Palace, Turkish Mosques, Jewish Synagogues, and an ancient library, with shops tucked into corners throughout. You get free time to stroll, photograph, and absorb the medieval character. Mandraki Harbour, used since ancient times as a military and trading port, now holds super-yachts and fishing boats alongside tour boats. The drive back to your ship is built into the schedule, and the operator guarantees your return on time after twenty years of arranging shore excursions.

What’s included

• Port or hotel pickup and drop-off.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• fully licensed English-speaking guide and driver.
• pottery workshop demonstration with honey and olive oil tasting.
• leisure time in Lindos village and the Medieval City of Rhodes.
• guaranteed timely return to your ship or hotel.

Options for this experience

2 options

Full-day deluxe tour of Rhodes, covering Lindos and the Medieval CityGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Includes pickup

Option to upgrade to a private tourGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00Includes individual pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 11:00

Book up toStart time

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Telia Travel

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour to join other passengers and split costs, or pick the private option if your group wants its own vehicle and guide: both time their return to your ship's departure.

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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.

How long does the drive to Lindos take from the Rhodes port?

The drive to Lindos takes roughly an hour through the Greek countryside, giving you views of rolling hills and traditional villages along the way.

Can I visit the Acropolis of Lindos, or is it optional?

The Acropolis of Lindos is optional. Reaching it requires climbing approximately 300 steps with no elevator access. Guests who wish to explore it will be guided, while others can spend their leisure time in the village for lunch, shopping, or relaxing instead.

What is included in the pottery workshop stop?

The pottery workshop includes a demonstration of how Greek pottery has been shaped for thousands of years, followed by a tasting of honey and olive oil produced by the same family: authentic flavors passed down through generations.

Is the Medieval City of Rhodes really a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Yes, the Medieval City of Rhodes is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is considered one of the few best preserved medieval cities in Europe. It contains the Grand Master's Palace, Turkish Mosques, Jewish Synagogues, and an ancient library within its cobblestone lanes.

What happens if my ship is delayed or I'm worried about getting back on time?

The tour operator guarantees your timely return to the ship or hotel and has twenty years of experience synchronizing shore excursions with ship schedules. Check your email at least 12 hours before the tour for your exact pickup time and location.

What is Mandraki Harbour, and will I have time to see it?

Mandraki Harbour has been in use since ancient times as a military and trading port. Today it holds super-yachts, fishing boats, and tour boats. You'll see it as part of the tour route before returning to your ship.