Rhodes Old Town Scavenger Hunt: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Riddles, ruins, and a route you control

A self-guided scavenger hunt walking tour through Rhodes Old Town using the World City Trail app to solve puzzles at 10+ major sites including the Palace of the Grand Master and Ippoton Street. Download the app with your booking code, start anytime 24/7 with no guide or fixed schedule, and customize your route—pause for lunch or a break and resume exactly where you left off, with access lasting a full year.

The Experience

Download the World City Trail app, log in with your 10-digit booking reference, and you're ready to start—no guide waiting, no set time, no pressure. The walk covers roughly 1.5 kilometers and takes around two hours on average, though that stretches or shrinks depending on how long you linger at each stop or whether you pause for a drink in the Old Town. You navigate between sites like the D'Amboise Gate, the Palace of the Grand Master, Ippoton Street (the Street of the Knights), the Archaeological Museum, and Hippocrates Square, solving riddles at each one that use observation and a bit of imagination to unlock the next location.

The riddles are the engine here—they're not trivia questions but puzzles that make you look at what's actually in front of you. At each stop, the app reveals the history and legends of the site, and you can listen to it read aloud if you'd rather not read the screen. You're free to change the order of stops, skip ones that don't appeal to you, or come back to them later. There's no time limit and no pressure to finish in a particular sequence; your access lasts a full year, so you can break it into chunks across multiple visits if the mood strikes. The app also includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations, so you can eat and shop like someone who knows the neighborhood.

What you need: a fully charged smartphone with active mobile data (disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as they'll cause the app to disconnect). Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes suited to the weather. The activity is outdoor-only, and you'll need to be able to walk the route at your own pace. If bad weather or illness gets in the way, you can do the tour any other day, or contact support to switch to a different city entirely. Live chat support is available 24/7 if you get stuck—no phone line, just the chat inside the app.

What’s included

• World City Trail app access with your 10-digit booking code.
• riddle-based navigation through 10+ Rhodes Old Town landmarks.
• history and legends unlocked at each stop with optional audio narration.
• hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.
• 24/7 live chat support.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by World City Trail

Is this one for you?This tour suits anyone who wants to explore at their own pace without a guide or group—couples, families, and solo travelers all work equally well. The self-guided format means you set the rhythm, choose when to stop for food or rest, and can even split the walk across multiple days if you want; it's built for people who'd rather solve puzzles and wander than follow someone's itinerary.

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Top questions

How many attractions do I visit on the Rhodes Old Town scavenger hunt?

The scavenger hunt takes you to 10+ major attractions, including the Palace of the Grand Master, Ippoton Street, the Archaeological Museum, Ibrahim Pasa Mosque, Jewish Martyrs Square, Hippocrates Square, and the Medieval Clock Tower, plus hidden gems the app reveals along the way.

Can I start the tour at a time that suits me, or is there a set departure?

The tour is 100% self-guided with no fixed schedule—you start anytime, 24/7, whenever you choose. There's no guide waiting for you at a meeting point; you simply download the app and begin whenever you're ready.

What happens if I want to take a break or come back to finish later?

You can pause the tour anytime—to grab lunch, explore a site longer, or just rest—and resume exactly where you left off. Your access lasts a full year, so you can complete it across multiple days if you prefer.

What do I need to bring or have ready to do this tour?

Bring a fully charged smartphone with active mobile data, comfortable walking shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing. Disable any VPN before starting, as it will disconnect the app. Internet connection is required throughout the walk.

Can I change the order of stops or skip attractions I'm not interested in?

Yes—you customize your route completely. Change the order of stops, skip any you don't want to visit, or return to them later. The app lets you finish anywhere in the Old Town, not necessarily where you started.

What languages is the tour available in?

The scavenger hunt is available in seven languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Greek, and Polish. Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.