Private Rhodes tours
Private Rhodes Island Discovery
A private guide, a vehicle, and a full day to design your own Rhodes itinerary.
A private, English-speaking guide and vehicle for a full day, letting you set your own pace and priorities across Rhodes' ancient sites and beaches rather than following a preset coach itinerary — vehicles are available for groups from a few people up to larger parties.
Because the itinerary is genuinely open, the day can lean however you like: more time at the Acropolis of Rhodes examining the Temple of Apollo and ancient stadium, a longer stop at the Palace of the Grand Masters, or extra beach time if the weather's good.
The supplier notes vehicles are available to suit different group sizes, from small parties up to larger groups of around 49 guests, which makes this format practical for anything from a couple to an extended family or friend group.
Because time is genuinely at leisure and admissions aren't bundled in, this suits travellers who know roughly what they want to see and prefer flexibility over a fixed script.
Highlights
- Fully private guide and vehicle for the whole day
- Itinerary built around your priorities — Acropolis, Palace, beaches or a mix
- Vehicle sizing available for groups from a handful of guests up to larger parties
- No fixed group schedule to work around
What a good tour includes
- Private English-speaking guide
- Private vehicle for the day
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
- Come with a rough priority list — this format rewards knowing what you want to see rather than expecting a set route
- Cover shoulders and knees if a religious site is on your plan
- Wear flat, comfortable shoes for cobblestones and uneven ground at historic sites
Typically not included
- Admission fees to any sites visited — the supplier states these are not included
- Food or beverage during the day
Check dates and availability
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Operated by Shore Excursions Group · Product eurhpvtguidefull. We do not operate this tour ourselves.
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Private Rhodes Island Discovery — FAQs
Can we build our own itinerary?▼
Yes — this is a private guide-and-vehicle format, so the route and pacing are genuinely up to you rather than fixed in advance.
Are entrance fees included?▼
No. The supplier states there are no admission fees, food or beverage included in the tour price.
How many people can travel together?▼
The supplier notes vehicles are available to suit groups of various sizes, from a few passengers up to larger parties — ask about options for your specific group.