Discover Rhodes, Greece through its experiences
Rhodes, Greece offers several very different ways to spend a day: explore the medieval city on foot, travel to Lindos by bus, join a swimming cruise or head inland in a shared jeep. Start with the experience you want and the time you can give it. A short guided walk leaves room for a separate museum visit; a full boat excursion needs its own place in the itinerary.
The island belongs to the Dodecanese. Its archaeological sites, mountain villages and coast provide the setting, but the practical differences between trips are often their departure point, transport and included services. Use our tour comparison for those decisions, or explore activities by time and starting point before choosing a particular outing.
Our picks: Rhodes experiences
The SSI introduction includes photos and transfers, while the Lindos bus includes an audio app. For an island drive, choose the shared 4x4.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of November 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Catamaran cruise with buffet
- Mediterranean lunch buffet
- Snorkeling equipment
- Unlimited juice and soft drinks
Choose a cruise option; wine and beer are served from noon.
Check availability →
Shared 4x4 island drive
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Vehicle insurance
- Third-party liability insurance
Travel in a shared Suzuki Jimny; guests may take turns driving.
Check availability →
Old town walking tour
- English Speaking Guide
Explore the old town with an English-speaking guide.
Check availability →
Discover scuba diving
- Full diving equipment
- Underwater photos and videos
- Free hotel pickup
A small-group SSI introduction with certified instructors.
Check availability →
Symi boat trip and swim stop
- Swimming stop at Saint George Bay
- Experienced crew
- Lifeguard
Explore Gialos independently after the cruise.
Check availability →
Lindos bus trip with audio app
- Air-conditioned bus transfer
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Real-time bus tracking
Explore with an audio guide app on your phone. The Acropolis ticket is extra.
Check availability →Choose a Rhodes experience
A Symi cruise, Lindos bus excursion, catamaran day, shared jeep safari, beginner dive and small-group old town walk offer different ways into the island.
Give each outing enough time
For a city-focused morning, the small-group old town walk lasts three hours and includes an English-speaking guide. Independent arrivals check in at Gallias Street near Mandraki. A walk can introduce the setting before you decide whether to spend more time with the archaeology or the architecture. The museum occupies the former hospital of the Knights of Saint John, while the Street of the Knights and palace give the historic city a different scale.
The Lindos bus outing takes seven hours and includes hotel pickup, return transport in an air-conditioned bus and an audio guide app for your phone. Acropolis admission is extra. That combination suits visitors who want organised transport and time to explore for themselves. A bus excursion is a different purchase from a guided visit inside an archaeological site, so allocate the admission budget separately.
The Symi cruise lasts eight and a half hours, with time in Gialos and a swimming stop at Saint George Bay. Hotel transfers, food and drinks are extra. The six-hour catamaran day instead includes a Mediterranean lunch buffet, snorkelling equipment and drinks, with beer and wine served from noon. Pickup depends on the chosen transfer option. These are distinct days at sea rather than interchangeable island transfers.
Water, inland scenery or a private day
The beginner diving experience includes SSI instructors, full equipment, a safety briefing, underwater photos and videos, and hotel pickup and return. The shared self-drive jeep safari has a different rhythm: an eight-hour outing with northern pickup points, a guide and a shared vehicle in which guests may take turns driving. Lunch and drinks are extra. Choose between them according to what you want to do, rather than simply matching their advertised price.
For a day built around a private food walk, wine tasting or a vehicle with a driver, see private tours on Rhodes. Group-priced walks and minibuses need a different budget comparison from experiences charged per person. Private service is particularly useful when choosing between a city food experience and a road outing that includes Lindos.
For an unbooked coastal interval, read the beach guide. Public access and clear passageways are separate from the cost of sunbeds, umbrellas, parking and admission to a cultural monument. Keep the shore visit flexible and follow local conditions when deciding whether to swim.
Build the rest of the visit around your departure
Arrival arrangements deserve their own space in the plan. The airport bus links the terminal with Rhodes Town, while a boat excursion has its own meeting point and boarding arrangements. Keep arrival transport separate from the transfer included with an activity. Accommodation location also matters: choose a base with the outings you want in mind, rather than expecting every trip to collect from every part of the island.
Season affects the cultural programme as well as days on the water. The palace and archaeological museum have shorter winter hours and close on Tuesdays in winter; the city walls close for winter. In hot weather, allow pauses during a walking or archaeological visit. The weather and season guides explain these choices without treating a sunny photograph as a forecast.
Tours and excursions
Match transport, pickup and included services.
Things to do
Shape a day around your starting point.
Swimming boat trips
Compare local days on the water.
Catamaran cruises
Choose between daytime and evening formats.
Sunset cruises
Compare evening meals, snacks and departures.
Symi day trips
Separate excursions from scheduled ferries.
Lindos excursions
Plan transport and Acropolis admission separately.
Jeep safaris
Decide between driving and a driver escort.
Diving experiences
Compare equipment, instruction and transfers.
Snorkelling outings
Focus on equipment and access to the water.
Food and wine
Find tastings and cooking experiences.
Private tours
Compare food walks, wine and private vehicles.
Old town tours
Explore guided walks and the rolling alternative.
Shore excursions
Plan around port pickup and ship time.
Beach planning
Understand public access and separate services.
Airport and arrival
Organise bus, taxi and onward arrival.
Car hire
Consider collection, parking and city access.
Where to stay
Choose a base around your excursions.
Weather decisions
Adapt cultural visits and boat plans.
When to visit
Compare seasonal access and opening hours.
History and archaeology
Understand the buildings and ancient remains.
Popular hotels in Rhodes
Questions about planning Rhodes
Is VisitRhodes.org an independent guide?
VisitRhodes.org is an independent guide to experiences and practical planning. It is separate from the island's tourism authorities and public services.
Does a Lindos transfer include Acropolis admission?
The bus excursion with hotel pickup and an audio app excludes Acropolis admission. Treat the transport and the archaeological visit as separate parts of your day.
Should I choose Symi or a local swimming cruise?
Choose Symi for time on another island and its harbour. Choose a local cruise when your main aim is time aboard and swimming opportunities; compare meals, equipment and departure arrangements for the actual trip.