Sights
Jewish Quarter (La Juderia)
The old Jewish quarter in the east of the Old Town, home to the Kahal Shalom Synagogue, a small museum and a Holocaust memorial. Check opening hours locally.
- Cruise ships use the main harbour next to the Old Town walls; the walk to the Marine Gate is roughly 5–15 minutes depending on the berth.
- From November to March the Palace of the Grand Master, the Archaeological Museum and the Acropolis of Lindos close on Tuesdays and keep shorter hours (08:30–15:30).
- The Old Town is paved with uneven pebbles and cobbles; wear sturdy shoes.
- Greece charges a per-passenger cruise levy each time you go ashore, usually added to your onboard account: €5 from June to September, €3 in April, May and October, and €1 from November to March at this port.
Where ships dock
Ready-made days
4hours
Street of the Knights → Palace of the Grand Master → Old Town squares and tavernas → Mandraki harbour
6hoursStreet of the Knights → Palace of the Grand Master → Archaeological Museum of Rhodes → Old Town squares and tavernas → Mandraki harbour
8hoursLindos and its acropolis → Street of the Knights → Palace of the Grand Master
Add your ship's times above to see what fits in your time ashore.
Sights
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
Ancient finds displayed in the knights' former hospital, with a fine courtyard and garden. From November to March closed on Tuesdays.
Sights
Old Town walls and moat
The massive fortifications around the Old Town; you can walk parts of the dry moat for free, and guided walks on top run at limited times in summer.
Food & drink
Old Town squares and tavernas
Squares and lanes in the Old Town, such as around Sokratous Street and Hippocrates Square, with cafés and tavernas for a break.
Sights
Street of the Knights
A cobbled medieval street lined with the stone inns of the knights' different nations, climbing towards the palace.
Practical
Municipal tourist information office
The town's tourist information point near Rimini Square, between the Old Town and Mandraki. Check opening hours locally.
Sights
Mandraki harbour
The old harbour with deer statues on its entrance columns, a row of medieval windmills and the Fort of St Nicholas at the end of the mole.
Sights
Palace of the Grand Master
The knights' fortress-palace at the top of the Old Town, rebuilt in the 20th century, with mosaic floors and grand halls. From November to March closed on Tuesdays.
Sights
Suleymaniye Mosque
A pink-painted Ottoman mosque with a slim minaret at the top of Sokratous Street; mostly seen from outside.
Sights
Acropolis of Rhodes (Monte Smith)
Hilltop ruins of the ancient city, with a partly rebuilt temple of Apollo, a small theatre and a stadium. A short taxi or city bus ride from the harbour.
Beaches & parks
Town beach near the Aquarium
The pebbly town beach running up the east side of the northern tip, with sunbeds and clear water, about 25 minutes' walk from the Old Town.
Sights
Aquarium of Rhodes
A small aquarium and marine research centre in an Italian-era building at the island's northern point. Check opening hours locally.
Boat & day trips
Lindos and its acropolis
A white village under a clifftop acropolis with a temple of Athena and huge sea views, about 55 km south. The climb is steep and hot. From November to March the acropolis is closed on Tuesdays.
Map
Your ship's times
Type your ship's arrival and departure times at the top of this page and everything here is marked for your day. Your times are on your cruise documents or in the cruise line's app.
Sources we checked on 2026-10-21: hh.gr hh.gr hh.gr news.gtp.gr