Private Rhodes tours
Private Vehicle Hire: Half Day Rhodes
A private vehicle for half a day, with the route entirely up to you.
A private, air-conditioned vehicle for a shorter four-hour window, again without a narrating guide — the supplier suggests options from the UNESCO-listed Old City to Prasonisi Beach at the island's southern tip, but the route is yours to choose.
Popular suggested stops include the Old City's medieval walls and the Palace of the Grand Master, the Acropolis and Archaeological Museum, or a longer drive down to Prasonisi, where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet and conditions suit water sports.
As with the full-day version, this is a driver-only format: the supplier notes English fluency can vary and drivers are not expected to provide guided commentary.
Given the shorter window, it's worth picking one clear priority — a coastal drive to Prasonisi and back uses most of the four hours, while an Old Town loop leaves more room to also stop elsewhere.
Highlights
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for a half-day window
- Options ranging from the Old City's walls and Palace to Prasonisi Beach
- Comfortable, tailored transport without joining a group tour
- Route and pacing entirely up to you
What a good tour includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver
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
- Choose one main priority given the shorter time window — Prasonisi is a longer drive than an Old Town loop
- This is vehicle hire, not a guided tour — the driver's English and local commentary may be limited
- Bring swimwear if a Prasonisi stop is part of your plan
Typically not included
- A narrating tour guide — this is a driver-only format, per the supplier
- Admission fees, food or beverage at any stop
Check dates and availability
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Operated by Shore Excursions Group · Product eurhpvthalfbig. We do not operate this tour ourselves.
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Private Vehicle Hire: Half Day Rhodes — FAQs
Can we visit Prasonisi Beach on this tour?▼
Yes, per the supplier — Prasonisi, where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas meet, is one of the suggested stops, though it's a longer drive that will use much of the available four hours.
Does the driver provide guided commentary?▼
No. The supplier notes that if you choose the driver-only option, the driver's English may vary and they will not act as a tour guide.
Is this wheelchair accessible?▼
The supplier notes cobblestones and uneven surfaces at some stops mean it may not be accessible for all guests — check specific sites against your needs.