About this wheelchair accessible old town of Rhodes Tour
Your private guide meets you at the cruise port or your accessible accommodation with private adapted transport, to start your wheelchair accessible Old Town of Rhodes tour. During the scenic drive towards the city, you will enjoy some of the amazing views that Rhodes has to offer. There are several stops along the way for some picture taking.
When you arrive at the Old Town, you discover some of the beautiful sights such as the Knights Palace, Inn of England, and the archeological museum of Rhodes. After that, there is some free time for some souvenir shopping or a coffee. Next, you make your way to the Ancient Stadium of the Temple of Apollo. At the end of the tour, your guide will take you back to the cruise port or your accessible accommodation.
Panoramic drive
During the drive to Rhodes Old Yown, one of the stops is the Evangelismos Church. This beautiful church was built in 1925. It is a perfect example of Gothic architecture. Next up is the Monte Smith Hill. From here, you get wonderful views in every direction. To enter the Old Town you pass D’amboise Gate. The Gate was developed at the beginning of the 16th century and still is as magnificent as all those years ago.
Old Town
During your visit of the Old Town, your guide will explain in more detail about the various sights. One of the main highlights is the Knights’ Grand Master Palace. This stunning building exists since the 14th century and was used for multiple purposes. It served initially as the residence of the Grand Master. Besides that, it was also the primary administrative seat of the Order, and it served as the social-cultural center of the island.
Another highlights is the Inn of England. During the 14th and 15th centuries, a period also knows as ‘the Rule of the Knights’, this was used as the Knight’s main hospital. Currently it houses the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes. This visit is an outside visit only.
Ancient Stadium
Before heading towards the Ancient Stadium, there is some free time to get a coffee or some holiday shopping. After which your private wheelchair accessible tour continues. The Ancient Olympic stadium in Rhodes is a must-see monument. It was of huge importance when developing the cultural identity of the city. People used to gather here to enjoy different sorts of entertainment. Early versions of the Olympic Games already took place there. The stadium is thousands of years old. A perfect stop at the end of your wonderful tour of Rhodes Old Town.