Rhodes Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Hippocrates Square

  Hippocrates Square, known locally in Greek as Πλατεία Ιπποκράτους (Plateia Ippokratous), is one of the central squares of Rhodes Old Town. Set within the medieval walls, it connects busy streets, cafés, shops, and historic buildings. Its fountain, stone façades, and lively atmosphere reflect the layered identity of Rhodes as a crossroads of Greek, Byzantine, Knights Hospitaller, Ottoman, and modern island life.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Rhodes Public Library, known locally in Greek as Δημόσια Κεντρική Βιβλιοθήκη Ρόδου (Dimosia Kentriki Vivliothiki Rodou), is housed in the historic Castellania building on Hippocrates Square. Founded in 1947, it became an important cultural and educational institution for the island. Its collection, reading rooms, and medieval setting connect Rhodes’ civic memory with the intellectual life of the Old Town.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Jewish Martyrs Square

  Jewish Martyrs Square, known locally in Greek as Πλατεία Εβραίων Μαρτύρων (Plateia Evraion Martyron), lies in the old Jewish quarter of Rhodes. The square commemorates the island’s Jewish community, many of whom were deported during the Holocaust in 1944. Its memorial, surrounding streets, and quiet atmosphere preserve the memory of a once-vibrant Sephardic heritage.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  The ruins of Church of the Virgin Mary of the Burgh

  The Church of the Virgin Mary of the Burgh, known locally in Greek as Παναγία του Μπούργκου (Panagia tou Bourgou), is a ruined Gothic church in Rhodes Old Town. Built in the 14th century during the rule of the Knights Hospitaller, it was once one of the city’s largest Catholic churches. Its surviving arches, columns, and open stone shell reflect the medieval layers of Rhodes and the legacy of the Knights.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  The Chivalrous Guesthouse of St. Catherine, known locally in Greek as Ιπποτικός Ξενώνας Αγίας Αικατερίνης (Ippotikos Xenonas Agias Aikaterinis), is a medieval hospice in Rhodes Old Town. Founded in 1391, it hosted distinguished visitors during the rule of the Knights Hospitaller. Its restored stone architecture reflects the city’s chivalric heritage, public life, and strategic position near the harbour.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Akandia Gate, known locally in Greek as Πύλη Ακαντιάς (Pyli Akandias), is one of the entrances through the fortifications of Rhodes Old Town. Opened in 1935 during the Italian administration, it connected the commercial harbour with the southeastern side of the town beyond the medieval walls. The gate reflects the modern adaptations made to the historic defensive system.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  Bastion del Carretto, known locally in Greek as Προμαχώνας Ντελ Καρέττο (Promachonas Del Carretto), is part of the medieval fortifications of Rhodes Old Town. Named after Grand Master Fabrizio del Carretto, it strengthened a vulnerable section of the walls after major Ottoman sieges. Its rounded defensive form reflects the adaptation of knightly architecture to the age of cannon warfare.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Melina Merkouri Medieval Moat Theater, known locally in Greek as Θέατρο Μεσαιωνικής Τάφρου “Μελίνα Μερκούρη” (Theatro Mesaionikis Tafrou “Melina Merkouri”), is an open-air venue set inside the medieval moat of Rhodes Old Town. Surrounded by the city’s fortifications, it hosts concerts, theatre, and cultural events, linking the defensive landscape of the Knights with modern island life.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Saint John’s Gate, known locally in Greek as Πύλη Αγίου Ιωάννου (Pyli Agiou Ioannou) and also as Πόρτα Κόκκινη (Porta Kokkini, “Red Door”), is one of the historic entrances to Rhodes Old Town. Its name recalls the Knights of Saint John, while the “Red Door” tradition is linked with the violence of the 1522 Ottoman siege.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Recep Pasha Mosque, known locally in Greek as Τζαμί Ρετζέπ Πασά (Tzami Retzep Pasa), is one of the historic Ottoman mosques of Rhodes Old Town. Built in the late 16th century, it reflects the period after the Ottoman conquest of the island. Its dome, minaret remains, courtyard, and worn stonework preserve a quieter layer of Rhodes’ multicultural urban history.

  Admission ticket free
• 10

  Mustafa Pasha Mosque, known locally in Greek as Τζαμί Μουσταφά Πασά (Tzami Mustafa Pasa), is one of the Ottoman monuments of Rhodes Old Town. Built in the 18th century near the Great Hammam, it reflects the period of Ottoman rule after the Knights Hospitaller. Its dome, courtyard fountain, and urban setting preserve another layer of the city’s multicultural history.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Suleymaniye Mosque (Pass by)

  Suleymaniye Mosque, known locally in Greek as Σουλεϊμανιγιέ Τζαμί and in Turkish as Süleymaniye Camii, is one of the most prominent Ottoman monuments in Rhodes Old Town. Built after the Ottoman conquest of 1522 and later restored, it reflects the island’s Muslim heritage, imperial symbolism, and the layered religious history of the medieval city.

  Admission ticket free
• 11

  Rhodes Medieval Clock Tower, known locally in Greek as Πύργος Ρολογιού (Pyrgos Rologiou) or simply Ρολόι (Roloi), rises above the Old Town near the Palace of the Grand Master. Its present form is linked with 19th-century Ottoman rebuilding on older foundations. The tower reflects the layered history of Rhodes, where medieval fortifications, Ottoman additions, and city views meet in one landmark.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  Süleymaniye Madrasah, known in Turkish as Süleymaniye Medresesi, is an Ottoman-era educational building in Rhodes Old Town. Located near the Suleymaniye Mosque and the medieval clock tower, it reflects the Muslim and Turkish heritage of the island. Its courtyard plan, 19th-century history, and later use as a school connect Rhodes with education, faith, and the city’s multicultural past.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (Pass by)

  The Palace of the Grand Master, known locally in Greek as Παλάτι του Μεγάλου Μαγίστρου (Palati tou Megalou Magistrou), is one of the most imposing landmarks of Rhodes Old Town. Built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 14th century and later restored during the Italian period, it reflects the island’s medieval power and strategic importance. Its towers, courtyards, halls, and stone façades connect Rhodes with the age of crusader rule and fortified island cities.

  Admission ticket free
• 13
  Street of the Knights

  The Street of the Knights of Rhodes, known locally in Greek as Οδός Ιπποτών (Odos Ippoton), is one of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe. It was lined with the inns of the Knights Hospitaller, each linked to a different “tongue” or regional division of the Order. Its stone façades, coats of arms, and austere architecture reflect the military and ceremonial world of medieval Rhodes.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Archaeological Museum of Rhodes (Hospital of the Knights) (Pass by)

  The Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, known locally in Greek as Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ρόδου (Archaiologiko Mouseio Rodou), is housed in the medieval Hospital of the Knights. Its collections include sculptures, mosaics, pottery, funerary monuments, and objects from ancient Rhodes. The museum connects the island’s Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, and knightly layers within one historic building.

  Admission ticket free
• 14
  The Temple of Aphrodite

  The Temple of Aphrodite, known locally in Greek as Ναός της Αφροδίτης (Naos tis Afroditis), is one of the few visible ancient ruins inside Rhodes Old Town. Dating to the 3rd century BC, it stood near the ancient harbour area and was dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty. Its surviving stones connect the medieval city with the older Classical and Hellenistic layers of Rhodes.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Mandraki Harbour

  Mandraki Harbor, known locally in Greek as Λιμάνι Μανδράκι (Limani Mandraki), is the historic harbour of Rhodes town. Once linked with ancient maritime trade and later with the Knights Hospitaller, it remains framed by medieval walls, windmills, and harbour towers. The deer statues at its entrance recall the legendary setting often associated with the Colossus of Rhodes.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16
  Windmills of Mandraki

  The Windmills of Rhodes, known locally in Greek as Ανεμόμυλοι Μανδρακίου (Anemomyloi Mandrakiou), stand along Mandraki Harbor. Built during the medieval period, they were once used to grind grain brought by merchant ships. Their stone towers, harbour setting, and connection with maritime trade reflect the economic life of Rhodes under the Knights Hospitaller.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17
  Colossus of Rhodes

  The Colossus of Rhodes, known locally in Greek as Κολοσσός της Ρόδου (Kolossos tis Rodou), was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Erected in the 3rd century BC to honour the sun god Helios, it symbolized the island’s power and independence after a major siege. Though destroyed by an earthquake, its legend remains tied to Mandraki Harbor and Rhodes’ ancient maritime glory.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18

  The Doe Statue, known locally in Greek as Ελαφίνα (Elafina), stands at the entrance to Mandraki Harbor in Rhodes. Together with the stag statue, it forms one of the city’s familiar symbols. The bronze deer recalls the island’s name, traditions, and maritime identity, while the harbour setting links it with the legend of the Colossus of Rhodes.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The audio guide is available through a special mobile app for iOS and Android
• Admission tickets to the attractions are not included. Please buy them separately in advance
• The tour does not cover all Rhodes sights
• This is a self-guided tour. You will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map. There is no human guide provided

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