Private Rhodes tours
Private Vehicle Hire: Full Day Rhodes
Just the vehicle and driver for a full day — you set the route.
A private, air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking driver for a full day, without a narrating tour guide — this is transport and time at leisure at each stop, for travellers who prefer to explore independently.
The supplier suggests a loop covering the medieval city and the Palace of the Grand Masters, the Acropolis of Rhodes for its temples and ancient stadium, the Rhodes Jewish Museum, and Filerimos Hill and the ruins of ancient Ialyssos — but the route is genuinely up to you.
Because this is a driver rather than a guide, the supplier notes English fluency can vary and drivers are not expected to provide narration or historical commentary — this format suits travellers who prefer to research their own stops or use their own guidebook.
Time is at leisure at each stop, so plan your own pacing and be mindful of your return time to the ship.
Highlights
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day
- Suggested route covering the Old Town, Acropolis, Jewish Museum and Filerimos
- Time at leisure at each stop — no fixed schedule to follow
- Suits independent travellers who prefer to set their own pace
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
- This is vehicle hire, not a guided tour — bring your own research or guidebook if you want historical context
- The supplier notes driver English fluency can vary since drivers are not tour guides
- Cover shoulders and knees if visiting a religious or memorial site
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 eurhpvtfullbig. We do not operate this tour ourselves.
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Private Vehicle Hire: Full Day Rhodes — FAQs
Will the driver act as a tour guide?▼
No. The supplier is explicit that drivers cannot act as tour guides and their English fluency may vary — this is private transport rather than narrated sightseeing.
Where can we go?▼
The supplier suggests attractions such as the Old Town, the Acropolis of Rhodes, the Jewish Museum and Filerimos Hill, but the exact route and stops are up to you.
Are entrance fees included?▼
No. The supplier states there are no admissions, food or beverage included in the tour price.