Private Tour in The Jewish Quarter & Grand Master's Palace
Description
Discover the secrets of Rhodes! Explore the Jewish and medieval heritage of Rhodes Old Town in our exclusive Medieval Rhodes & the Jewish Quarter tour. Our exclusive tour Medieval Rhodes and the Jewish Quarter, introduces you to the fascinating Jewish heritage of Rhodes Old Town, before taking you back in time to its medieval origins. As you wander along the narrow, winding lanes, our knowledgeable guide will tell you the history of La Juderia and the Jewish people who made Rhodes their home. Next, we’ll take a journey back in time to the medieval period. Our guide will describe how the battles and sieges fought by the Knights of St. John shaped the town we see today. You’ll see medieval monuments and walk along the famous Street of the Knights, the best-preserved medieval street in Europe. Our tour concludes at the 14th century Palace of the Grand Master, once home to the leader of the Knights of St. John of Rhodes.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You’ll visit the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Greece, and the Jewish Museum of Rhodes.
Along the way, we’ll visit notable Jewish landmarks including Alhadeff Park and Alhadeff Street, named after a prominent Jewish family, the Square of the Martyred Jews and its seahorse fountain, and the Holocaust Memorial. We’ll also visit the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Greece, and the Jewish Museum of Rhodes.
Our tour concludes at the 14th century Palace of the Grand Master, once home to the leader of the Knights of St. John of Rhodes. Today it’s a museum housing medieval furniture, elaborate mosaics, and archaeological exhibits from Rhodes.
We’ll take a journey back in time to the medieval period. Our guide will describe how the battles and sieges fought by the Knights of St. John shaped the town we see today. You’ll see medieval monuments and walk along the famous Street of the Knights, the best-preserved medieval street in Europe.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
A truly interesting tour of the old Jewish quarter and surrounding area. Our guide Evangelos was amazing, with a combination of deep knowledge, real interest and historical context he educated us with extensive facts and humor. We highly recommend taking this tour and make sure you get Evan! Elisavet was really helpful in booking and coordinating making the adventure smooth from the very start.
Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this lovely review! We're delighted the Jewish Quarter tour left such an impression on you. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Evangelos, his passion for Rhodes' history and knack for weaving in humor is something our guests mention again and again, and we're thrilled it made your experience so memorable. We'll also let Elisavet know how much you appreciated her help getting everything organized smoothly from the start. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Rhodes again soon!
We had a great half day tour centring on the Jewish quarter of the old town and the hospitallers of St John. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a memorable day.
Stef was very knowledgeable, punctual and I highly recommend this tour. She adapted the tour per our request.
A perfect way to see historically significant sites near the cruise port in Rhodes for a short visit. Our guide, Nikol, met us promptly as we exited the ships gangway and after a brief introduction, walked us out into Rhodes explaining the historic significance of this island and its place among the many island groups of Greece. We were shown and she explained MANY interesting and important sites and facts during this walking tour. We learned so much about the history of Rhodes, not only the Jewish quarter but its significance in Europe and Asia and Greece’s overall history. The tour was at a comfortable pace, we weren’t rushed and she personalized it for the places and things we wanted to learn about. The tour lasted almost 4 hours and it was a great way to see this fascinating city, compared to the many tourists on their own and others we saw in LARGE groups with headphones. Also, Nikol is an excellent photographer and took many great pictures of us along the way. We would highly recommend this tour for visitors to Rhodes.
Our private tour of Rhodes Old Town, was a truly memorable experience. Our guide was kind, engaging, and deeply knowledgeable about the rich history of Rhodes. She tailored the tour to our interests, allowing us to explore not only the main highlights but also some hidden corners off the beaten path. We never felt rushed and appreciated the relaxed pace that let us fully take in the atmosphere of the Old Town. The Palace of the Grand Master was one of our favorite sites on the island, and learning about its significance through our guide’s insights made it even more impactful. This tour gave us a much deeper appreciation for Rhodes and its history. Highly recommended!
Our private tour of Rhodes Old Town, was a truly memorable experience. Our guide was kind, engaging, and deeply knowledgeable about the rich history of Rhodes. She tailored the tour to our interests, allowing us to explore not only the main highlights but also some hidden corners off the beaten path. We never felt rushed and appreciated the relaxed pace that let us fully take in the atmosphere of the Old Town. The Palace of the Grand Master was one of our favorite sites on the island, and learning about its significance through our guide’s insights made it even more impactful. This tour gave us a much deeper appreciation for Rhodes and its history. Highly recommended!
Guide Joanna was wonderful. We had a real private tour with my wife and 2 friends. Guide was personable very knowledgeable and made our tour interesting. I would highly recommend her.
Well informed , and an excellent communicator, who could explain clearly & answer difficult. Very engaging and knowledgeable about the history of Rhodes!
Crystal was quite knowledgeable about the Jewish quarter and the old town. She was friendly and flexible to our needs. I highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic tour with Nicolletta! She was an outstanding guide! Thanks so much for a wonderful tour of the Jewish Quarter and the Grand Palace. Her lunch suggestion was in a beautiful garden patio. Highly recommend!
Dear Amy, Many thanks for your amazing feedback for our great, experienced guides. We are very happy that you enjoyed the Jewish Quarter and Medieval town walking tour and we hope to welcome you in the future. Regards, Daffy
