Rhodes Old Town: Segway Tour Medieval Streets & Knights Route

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Duration2h

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN

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Glide through Rhodes medieval alleys & knights history by Segway

You’ll roll through Rhodes’ medieval city on a Segway with a local guide, passing landmarks like the Palace of the Grand Master and Street of the Knights. Expect laughs, quick photo stops, and hidden corners only locals know—all with gear provided and an easy intro session to get you moving confidently.

Step-by-step itinerary

Segway tour of Medieval Rhodes city

Warm-up and Segway introduction
Photo stop at Grand Master’s Palace
Explore narrow old city alleys
Visit Medieval City highlights
Ride through Street of the Knights
Tour Medieval Moat and take photos

The Experience

I’ll never forget how our guide, Nikos, grinned as he handed me my helmet near the old moat. “Don’t worry,” he said, “even my grandmother learned this.” I was nervous—Segways look easier than they are at first—but after a wobbly start (and a laugh from an old man watching us), we were off. The wheels hummed quietly under me while the air smelled faintly of sea and stone. There’s something funny about rolling through streets that have seen centuries of footsteps.

We zipped down narrow alleys where laundry flapped overhead and cats eyed us like we’d landed from Mars. Nikos pointed out a tiny door in a wall—he called it “the shortcut for knights who were late,” which made everyone chuckle. When we reached the Palace of the Grand Master, I tried to snap a photo but fumbled with my gloves. The palace is massive up close—its stones almost glowing in the morning light—and I felt small in the best way. The main keyword here is Rhodes Segway tour, but honestly, you forget about keywords once you’re gliding along those cobbles.

The Street of the Knights is even more impressive when you’re rolling slowly and can see every carved crest above each doorway. Nikos told us stories about each order—somehow making all that history feel like gossip between neighbors. At one point we paused in a shady spot and just listened to distant church bells echoing off the walls. It’s strange how quiet it gets away from the main squares; just wheels on stone and your own thoughts for a minute or two.

By the time we looped around the moat (it’s longer than I expected—2.5km goes fast on a Segway), my legs had stopped shaking and I didn’t want it to end yet. Nikos took some photos for us since my phone battery died halfway through—he said he’d email them later, which he actually did. I still think about that cool breeze under those high walls. If you’re looking for a day trip in Rhodes with some gentle adventure and real local stories, this is probably it.

What’s included

Your day includes all equipment—a helmet, small bag, bottled water—and starts with an orientation session so you feel safe before gliding out into Rhodes’ medieval streets. Guides handle photos if your phone runs out or you want to stay hands-free along those narrow alleys.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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