Rhodes Old Town Walking Tour: Jewish Quarter & Palace

Summary

Wander rhodes old city walls past knights palaces & hidden stories

You’ll step into Rhodes Old Town’s maze of medieval streets with a local guide who brings its stories to life. Explore the Jewish Quarter’s quiet corners, walk down the legendary Street of the Knights, stand inside the Grand Master Palace, and wander through centuries at your own pace. Expect moments that linger long after you leave those ancient walls behind.

What’s the experience like?

We ducked under the stone archway into Rhodes Old Town, and it felt like the city just swallowed up all the noise from outside. Our guide, Maria, waved us closer—she had this way of talking that made you want to lean in. The stones under my feet were uneven and cool, even though the sun was already warming up Ippokratous Square. There was a faint smell of strong coffee drifting out from somewhere (I never did spot where) and someone’s radio playing something old and Greek behind a shuttered window.

We wandered through the Jewish Quarter first—Maria stopped us by a faded blue door and told a story about a family who’d lived there for generations. She didn’t rush; she let us look around at our own pace. I tried to imagine what it would be like growing up here, with these narrow lanes and cats darting everywhere. On the Street of the Knights, she pointed out little symbols carved above each doorway—honestly, I’d have walked right past them if she hadn’t said anything. The air felt different there—quieter? Or maybe just heavier with history.

The Grand Master Palace was next, all sunlight on stone and echoes under those high arches. There was something almost chilly inside even though it was hot outside—a mix of dust and old secrets maybe. Maria joked that if we got lost in the Archaeological Museum she’d come find us (I nearly did). There’s so much packed into such a small place; every turn feels like another century or two layered on top of the last one. We ended up back outside by the fortifications, blinking in the light—someone in our group said they could still hear monks chanting in their head from earlier, which made everyone laugh.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Rhodes Old Town highlights

• Visit Jewish Quarter
• See Ippokratous Square
• Walk Street of the Knights
• Tour Palace of the Grand Master
• Explore Archaeological Museum
• View Fortifications of the Palace

Top questions

Is this Rhodes Old Town walking tour suitable for wheelchairs?

Yes, transportation options and most areas are wheelchair accessible.

Does this tour include entry to museums or just outside views?

You’ll visit inside main highlights like the Archaeological Museum and Grand Master Palace.

How big is the group for this Rhodes walking tour?

This is a small group walking tour for a more personal experience.

Are children or infants allowed on this Old Town tour?

Yes, infants can join in strollers or sit on an adult's lap during the walk.

Is there an English-speaking guide throughout?

Yes, your guide speaks English and shares local stories along the route.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided walk through Rhodes Old Town with an English-speaking local expert—covering spots like Ippokratous Square, Jewish Quarter, Street of the Knights, Grand Master Palace, Archaeological Museum, and time along the fortifications before finishing back near where you started.