Food and cultural experiences
Private Rhodes Culinary Workshop and Tasting
Sightseeing in the morning, then cook and taste your own Greek lunch.
A private tour that pairs Rhodes' cultural landmarks — Monte Smith, the Grand Master's Palace and the Street of the Knights — with a hands-on cooking session at a local taverna, finishing with a tasting of the dishes you helped prepare, alongside Greek wine.
The day opens with a private sightseeing loop from Monte Smith's panoramic views down into the Old Town, taking in the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Street of the Knights and its former crusader inns.
The focus then shifts to food: at a local taverna, you learn to prepare a handful of classic Greek dishes under guidance, rather than simply watching a demonstration.
The tasting session at the end lets you sit down to the dishes you've made, paired with local wine — a more participatory alternative to a standard restaurant lunch stop.
Highlights
- Private sightseeing covering Monte Smith, the Grand Master's Palace and the Street of the Knights
- A hands-on cooking session preparing classic Greek dishes at a local taverna
- A sit-down tasting of your own cooking, paired with Greek wine
- Flexible private timing rather than a fixed group schedule
What a good tour includes
- Private guide for the sightseeing portion
- Cooking class at a local taverna
- Lunch featuring traditional Greek dishes and Greek wine
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
- Let the operator know about dietary restrictions in advance so the cooking menu can be adjusted
- Wear comfortable, flat-soled shoes — the sightseeing portion covers paved, cobblestone and packed-dirt surfaces
- The supplier notes a double flight of stairs to reach the Palace's main rooms if that's included on your route
Typically not included
- Any museum or palace interior entrance fees not part of the standard route
Check dates and availability
Live pricing and departure times are confirmed on our excursion partner's booking page. We may earn a commission from qualifying bookings at no extra cost to you.
Operated by Shore Excursions Group · Product eurhtcaculin. We do not operate this tour ourselves.
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Private Rhodes Culinary Workshop and Tasting — FAQs
Do we actually cook the food ourselves?▼
Yes — the supplier describes a hands-on session learning to prepare classic Greek dishes at a local taverna, followed by a tasting of what you've made.
Is wine included with the tasting?▼
Yes, per the supplier — the lunch tasting includes traditional Greek dishes paired with Greek wine.
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?▼
This is a private tour, so it's worth flagging allergies or dietary needs when booking so the cooking session can be adapted.