Jewish Quarter Walking Tour: of Rhodes Old Town

The oldest synagogue in Greece, the stories behind it, and the quarter that shaped them

A 1.5-hour walking tour of Rhodes Old Town's Jewish Quarter led by a licensed guide in English, Spanish, French or German. You visit the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue (the oldest synagogue in Greece), the Jewish Museum of Rhodes, Alhadeff Park, the Square of the Martyred Jews with its seahorse fountain, and the Holocaust Memorial. All entrance fees and the guide are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Jewish Quarter and Museum

• Enter Kahal Kadosh Synagogue
• Guided tour of the synagogue
• Visit Jewish Museum of Rhodes
• Discover Jewish heritage artefacts

The Experience

The tour starts in the narrow, winding lanes of Rhodes Old Town's Jewish Quarter—La Juderia—where a licensed guide walks you through the history of the Jewish people who made Rhodes their home. The quarter itself is the first landmark: the tight streets and stone buildings hold the geography of a community that lived here for centuries. Your guide narrates that history as you move through it, grounding the stories in the places you're standing.

You'll visit Alhadeff Park and Alhadeff Street, named after a prominent Jewish family, then reach the Square of the Martyred Jews with its distinctive seahorse fountain. The Holocaust Memorial stands here too. From there, you enter the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue—the oldest synagogue in Greece—where the guide provides entrance and leads you through the interior. The Jewish Museum of Rhodes follows, where you see artifacts from the Jewish heritage of the island. Both the synagogue and the museum are included in the tour price, so there's no separate ticket to buy at either stop.

The whole route takes 1.5 hours and covers the compact geography of the quarter on foot. Strollers and prams work on the tour, and the pace suits all fitness levels. Public transportation stops are nearby if you need to reach the starting point.

What’s included

• Licensed guide in English, Spanish, French or German.
• entrance to the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue.
• entrance to the Jewish Museum of Rhodes.
• all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rhodes Experience

Is this one for you?The 1.5-hour pace and walking-only route suit anyone comfortable on foot through narrow, uneven Old Town streets; families with strollers and prams work fine, and the guide adjusts for all fitness levels, so the physical demand is low.

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Top questions

What is the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue?

The Kahal Kadosh Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Greece, located in Rhodes Old Town's Jewish Quarter. The tour includes entrance and a guided walk through the building itself.

How long does the Jewish Quarter tour take?

The tour runs 1.5 hours from start to finish, covering the narrow lanes of La Juderia and all the main Jewish heritage sites on foot.

What does the Jewish Museum of Rhodes hold?

The Jewish Museum of Rhodes houses artifacts from the Jewish heritage of the island. It's the final stop on the tour and is included in your ticket.

Which languages does the guide speak?

The licensed guide leads the tour in English, Spanish, French, or German—you choose your language when you book.

Are entrance fees to the synagogue and museum included?

Yes. All entrance fees, the licensed guide, and taxes are included in the tour price. You pay nothing extra at either stop.