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Rhodes’ Old Town

  • Rhodes, Greek Islands, Greece

Last updated: 09 July, 2024

A UNESCO World Heritage site and the best walled medieval town in Greece, Rhodes Old Town is pock-marked by monuments built by the Knights of St. John who ruled the island for 200 years after the Crusades.

Visitors enter this time bubble through the moated gates of St Amboise, St Athanasios or St John, ambling along the cobbled Street of Knights full of 15th- and 16th-century buildings, and marvel at the superbly preserved Knights Hospital.

Logistics

Price: Free
Minimum age: 0
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around

Who to go with: organised tours

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  • Rhodes

Join our Rhodes Old Town Walking Tour with our local authorized English speaking guide. While listening to medieval legends of Rodos, you will discover its rich history. On this walking tour you are going to see the main highlights of the Old City: Jewish Quarter, Ippokratous Square, famous Street of the Knights, Grand Master Palace, Archeological Museum and Fortifications of the Palace.

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  • Rhodes

Explore the city of Rhodes with all its ancient and medieval treasures. Enjoy riding your Trikke through Mandraki Harbor and pass through the medieval town with your personal guide. Take an express tour of Rhodes old town by Trikke and cover more sights than you could do on foot. The 3-wheeled electric scooter makes it easy to zip around the UNESCO-listed sites, free from worries about parking or traffic. Even better: the experience is private, meaning you'll enjoy a tour just with your personal guide and group. Trikking through the narrow streets of the Old Town, not only you will visit the most photographed places in Rhodes but also some hidden spots that only the locals know. The great historical monuments of Rhodes city will unfold before your eyes! Feel the energy of these works while you admire them. Save your Rhodes vacation time and book a Trikke sightseeing tour! Use the local knowledge of your guide to find the best photo stops

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  • Rhodes

This full-day guided tour will give you a proper introduction to Rhodes. Begin your day with an informative Panoramic drive through Rhodes City. Your tour guide will highlight the most important landmarks that form the wealth of Rhodes' heritage. Continue with a photo stop at the Rhodes Panoramic Viewpoint, followed by a guided walking tour through the historic part of the Rhodes Medieval Town. Learn about the significance of the Knights' Order and immerse yourself in the town's unique atmosphere. Continue driving along the scenic East Coast observing little villages and the Mediterranean coastline. Then it is time to visit Lindos, the most picturesque village of Rhodes. Upon arrival, your guide will take you on a brief orientation walk through the labyrinthine settlement, explaining about this perfectly preserved Dorian-founded ancient city before you have some free time for further sightseeing, finding a souvenir, or grabbing a bite for lunch.

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  • Rhodes

Start your tour at the imposing Porte d'Amboise! Visit Gate of Saint Anthony on this enchanting promenade. Photograph the Palace of the Grand Masters and give your trip a royal touch. Admire the Street of the Knights with its unique architecture. The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes will captivate you with its findings. Next, the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque is waiting for you, don't forget to take pictures, it has great architecture! The Panagia of Bourgou will leave you speechless with its calm-ruined beauty. Stop for a while at the Jewish Martyrs' Square and its memorial to learn about their past suffering. Hippocrates Square is worth your time and the space in your mobile memory, it gives an incredible aesthetic while the icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the Marine Gate, a point that is imposing and enchanting.

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The mythical island of Rhodes, one of the biggest Greek islands and most popular destinations in Greece is definitely worth spending at least one full day, exploring on a guided tour. This well-paced excursion includes not only the most popular sights of Rhodes but some off-the-beaten-path gems, that will impress you as well. With a comfy air-conditioned vehicle, fully licensed guide and port/hotel pick up and drop off on time, the only thing you need to focus your attention on is the beauty of this Mediterranean jewel. Wine lovers will be especially pleased by tasting history through the best wines of Rhodes, which was the biggest wine exporter in Ancient Greece. If you entrust your tour arrangements to us, we promise to make lifelong memories for you.

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