Old Town and history
Rhodes Old Town by Segway
The Old Town's landmarks covered on wheels, in under two hours.
A small-group Segway Mini tour through the Old Town's cobbled streets — the Jewish Quarter, Ippokratous Square and the Street of the Knights — covering more ground than a walking tour in a tight ninety-minute window.
After a safety briefing and helmet fitting, guides lead the small group through the Old Town on Segway Minis — a two-wheeled, handlebar-free format that takes a short practice run before you set off.
The route weaves through the Jewish Quarter and Ippokratous Square before reaching the Grand Master's Palace, where the guide covers its history as a Gothic fortress and former Knights' headquarters, and on to the Street of the Knights and the Archaeological Museum exterior.
Because it moves faster than walking, this format suits shorter port windows or anyone who wants a taster of the Old Town's landmarks without a long walking commitment.
Highlights
- Small-group Segway Mini tour through the Old Town's cobbled streets
- Stops at the Jewish Quarter, Ippokratous Square and the Street of the Knights
- History of the Grand Master's Palace and the Archaeological Museum from outside
- A fast-paced ninety-minute format that suits a tight schedule
What a good tour includes
- Segway Mini rental and safety helmet
- Guide and safety briefing
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 Segway Mini has no handlebars, so a short practice period is built in before you set off
- Wear closed, flat-soled shoes
- By local law, the supplier requires every participant to have their own seat/place accounted for at booking
Typically not included
- Food and drink during the tour
- Interior museum or palace entry — this is an exterior-focused route
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Operated by Shore Excursions Group · Product eurhctyoldseg. We do not operate this tour ourselves.
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Rhodes Old Town by Segway — FAQs
Do I need prior Segway experience?▼
No — the tour includes a safety briefing and practice period before the group sets off, and helmets are provided.
Does the Segway have handlebars?▼
No. The supplier notes this is a Segway Mini format without handlebars, which is part of why a brief practice session is included.
Is this a good option for a short port call?▼
Yes — at ninety minutes, it's one of the fastest ways to see the Old Town's main landmarks without a long walking commitment.