Rhodes Walking Tour
Rhodes, Greece
Why Walk Rhodes
Rhodes Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the longest continuously inhabited medieval towns in Europe. The Street of the Knights, a remarkably intact medieval thoroughfare, climbs to the Grand Master's Palace, a crusader castle rebuilt by the Italians. Within the walls, Greek, Turkish, and Jewish quarters blend centuries of history into an atmospheric walking labyrinth. Beyond the old town, Mandraki Harbor — where the Colossus of Rhodes once stood — is lined with Italian-era buildings and windmills. The Acropolis of Lindos, a dramatic clifftop temple complex on the island's east coast, rivals anything on the mainland. Rhodes's 300 days of sunshine a year make it one of Europe's most reliably pleasant walking destinations.
Free Rhodes Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Rhodes walking tour with audio narration. Explore Palace of the Grand Master, Street of the Knights, Acropolis of Lindos, plus hidden gems like Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) and Jewish Quarter of Rhodes, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Rhodes
- •Palace of the Grand Master — a medieval castle rebuilt by the Italians in the 1930s, originally the Knights Hospitaller headquarters with mosaic floors from ancient Kos
- •Street of the Knights — a remarkably preserved 600-meter cobbled medieval street lined with the stone inns of the seven langues of the Knights of St. John
- •Acropolis of Lindos — a dramatic clifftop acropolis 116 meters above the sea, with a 4th-century BCE Temple of Athena and panoramic views of St. Paul's Bay
- •Mandraki Harbor — the ancient port where the Colossus of Rhodes allegedly stood, now flanked by two bronze deer statues and three restored medieval windmills
- •Medieval city walls walk — a UNESCO-listed fortification encircling the Old Town with 11 gates and a four-kilometer moat walk through 600 years of Crusader-era history
Hidden Gems in Rhodes
- •Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) — a shaded valley where Jersey tiger moths gather in millions during summer, creating a surreal natural spectacle
- •Jewish Quarter of Rhodes — a quiet area around Kahal Shalom Synagogue, the oldest in Greece, with a moving museum of the once-thriving community
Walking Tip
The medieval old town's streets are intentionally maze-like — embrace getting lost and use the city walls as reference points to find your way back.
Best Time to Visit
May through June and September through October offer warm weather and manageable crowds, with the Aegean light at its most photogenic.
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