Private Full Day Rhodes Island Tour from Cruise Port

Medieval streets, ancient ruins, and a working pottery studio in one unrushed day

A private full-day Rhodes island tour picks you up from the cruise port or hotel and takes you through five stops: the Medieval City, a pottery workshop in Kalathos where you taste local honey and olive oil, a family taverna in Haraki, the Acropolis ruins at Lindos, and free time to walk the cobblestone streets. Your English-speaking guide drives a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and guarantees your return to the ship on schedule. The itinerary is flexible, and if your ship bypasses the port, you get a full refund.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Lindos1h 30m
2. Medieval City of Rhodes30m

Explore Rhodes Island highlights

• Visit Rhodes Old Town
• Stroll Medieval City of Rhodes
• Experience pottery workshop in Kalathos
• Taste local honey and olive oil
• Enjoy lunch at Greek Taverna Kostas and Eleni in Haraki
• Explore picturesque village of Lindos

The experience

The tour runs six hours from pickup, which means you leave the port or hotel and head straight into Rhodes rather than spending the morning waiting for a group to assemble. Your guide meets you with the vehicle ready, and the route moves through the island's quieter corners, not the crowded resort beaches, but the places locals know. The Medieval City comes first or last depending on the day's rhythm. The operator builds the order around your ship's schedule and what makes sense for the light and the crowds.

The pottery workshop in Kalathos is the kind of stop most tours skip. A local Greek family runs it, and you watch them shape and decorate ceramic pieces using traditional techniques, then taste their own honey and olive oil straight from the source, not a shop sample, but what they make for themselves. Lunch happens at Greek Taverna Kostas and Eleni in Haraki Village, a family-run place on the bay known for fresh seafood and Greek dishes. You order what you want and eat at your own pace. The Medieval City of Rhodes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ringed by fortified walls, gets time to wander the narrow cobblestone streets and browse the shops and cafes without a guide narrating every doorway.

Lindos is the archaeological anchor: the Acropolis sits on a steep hill above the village and holds a 4th-century BC temple to Athena, with views across the surrounding coast. The village itself has whitewashed houses and narrow streets, and there's a beach if you want to swim. The Acropolis entry is optional and costs €20 per person. Your guide can arrange it or skip it depending on your preference. Because the tour is private, the timing is yours. You spend longer at the places that matter to you and move past the ones that don't. The vehicle waits, the guide adjusts, and you're back at the ship or hotel when you need to be.

What’s included

• Port or hotel pickup and drop-off.
• comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide for the full six hours.
• flexible itinerary adjusted to your interests and your ship's schedule.
• guaranteed return to the port or hotel on time.
• full refund if your ship bypasses Rhodes.

Information

Lasts 6h, runs every day, 4 start times, from € 92 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (2 to 15 years) · Infant (under 2): free

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Telia Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move at your own pace and spend time at the places that matter to you: the private vehicle and guide mean the day follows your rhythm, not a fixed schedule, and you can linger at the pottery workshop or the Medieval City streets without holding anyone back.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 15 years); Infant (under 2): 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 and do I have to visit it?

The Acropolis of Lindos is an ancient hilltop site with a 4th-century BC temple dedicated to Athena and views across the coast. Entry costs €20 per person and is optional. Your guide can take you up or skip it entirely depending on what you want to do that day.

Can I swim during this tour?

Yes, the tour includes stops at secluded beaches where you can take a dip if you want to. Bring a swimsuit and a towel, and let your guide know which stops interest you.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but the tour stops at Greek Taverna Kostas and Eleni in Haraki Village, a family-run restaurant known for fresh seafood and Greek dishes. You order and pay for what you eat.

What happens if my cruise ship doesn't stop in Rhodes?

If your ship bypasses the port, you get a full refund. The operator guarantees your return to the ship on time, and if the port is skipped, the booking is canceled with no penalty.

How does the pottery workshop work?

The workshop in Kalathos is run by a local Greek family and lets you watch traditional pottery-making techniques. You also taste their homemade honey and olive oil, giving you a direct look at how they work and what they produce.

Will I have time to explore the Medieval City on my own?

Yes, the Medieval City of Rhodes gets free time built into the tour so you can walk the cobblestone streets, browse shops and cafes, and explore at your own pace without a guide narrating every stop.