Lindos excursions
Private Ancient Lindos Half-Day
Lindos and its Acropolis, on a private schedule built around your ship.
A private half-day to Lindos with a professionally trained guide, covering the village's cobbled streets and courtyards and the climb to the Acropolis, with flexible departure times to suit your ship's schedule.
With a private guide rather than a coach group, the pace through Lindos is entirely up to you — more time in the narrow lanes and courtyards if that's your interest, or a faster route straight up to the Acropolis if time is tighter.
The Acropolis itself combines a Byzantine fort with Greek temple ruins and sweeping views over St Paul's Bay, a site closely tied to the arrival of Christianity on Rhodes. The supplier notes the climb involves inclines, several flights of steps and a long unrailed staircase to the castle.
Because departure times are flexible, this suits passengers whose ship schedule doesn't line up neatly with fixed-departure group tours, or who simply prefer a private pace.
Highlights
- Private guide and flexible departure timing built around your ship
- Time in Lindos' narrow cobbled streets and historic courtyards
- Guided visit to the Acropolis of Lindos and its Byzantine fort remains
- Views over St Paul's Bay from the Acropolis heights
What a good tour includes
- Private, professionally trained guide
- Transportation from the cruise pier
- Flexible half-day departure timing
Getting there from the cruise port
Cruise ships calling at Rhodes typically berth at the Tourist Port, within a short walk of the Old Town's medieval walls for most berths, though some calls use the outer Commercial Port and a handful of tours meet a few minutes' walk from the pier rather than directly alongside it. Always confirm your exact meeting point and pickup location from your booking confirmation, since this is set per tour and can vary from ship to ship. The Old Town itself is comfortably walkable from most berths — allow 10–20 minutes — so a guide is optional if you only want the medieval quarter. Lindos, the beaches at Anthony Quinn Bay and Kallithea, and the island's mountainous interior all require coach, taxi or private transport; there is no practical walking option. Whichever excursion you choose, plan your day backwards from the ship's stated all-aboard time rather than its published departure time, and build in a buffer for Rhodes' summer traffic on the coastal road to Lindos.
Tips for cruise passengers
- The supplier notes the climb to the Acropolis includes a long, unrailed flight of stairs — plan accordingly if heights or steps are a concern
- Wear flat, sensible walking shoes for paved, cobblestone and packed-dirt surfaces
- Confirm your preferred departure window in advance since this tour offers flexible timing
Typically not included
- Food and drink — not included per the supplier
- Any Acropolis of Lindos entrance fee, unless separately confirmed with your booking
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Operated by Shore Excursions Group · Product eurhtcalindo. We do not operate this tour ourselves.
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Private Ancient Lindos Half-Day — FAQs
How is this different from the standard Lindos tours?▼
This is a private tour with a dedicated guide and flexible departure times, rather than a fixed-schedule coach group — useful if your ship's timing is unusual or you simply prefer a private pace.
How strenuous is the Acropolis climb?▼
The supplier rates this tour Difficult and notes several flights of steps, inclines and a long staircase without a handrail leading to the castle.
Is Acropolis admission included?▼
The supplier does not list an included entrance fee for this tour — confirm ticketing arrangements with your booking before travelling.