Rhodes Town's walled medieval city, built by the Knights of St John, is one of Europe's best-preserved. Ships dock right beside it, and the whitewashed village and clifftop acropolis of Lindos are an hour down the coast.
Ships dock at the commercial port right outside the walls of the medieval Old Town.
St Catherine's Gate or the Marine Gate is a few minutes away.
The Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master are at the top of town.
About an hour by bus or tour.
Commercial port beside the Old Town.
| Cruise line / ship | Typical berth / arrival | Dock or tender |
|---|---|---|
| All lines | Rhodes port (Commercial Harbour) | 📍 Docked |
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The shore excursions most worth your time in Rhodes.
A clifftop acropolis above a whitewashed village and turquoise bay.
Find tours →The Palace of the Grand Master, Street of the Knights and the Jewish Quarter.
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These are sightseeing suggestions. Distances and walking difficulty labels do not establish a step-free route. Read the port-specific access notes before choosing a route.
Marine Gate, Hippocrates Square, the Street of the Knights, the Palace of the Grand Master and Mandraki harbour.
Best time: May–June, September–October. Hot, sunny summers 30–33°C / 86–91°F.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F / 15°C | 46°F / 8°C | 12 |
| Feb | 61°F / 16°C | 46°F / 8°C | 10 |
| Mar | 64°F / 18°C | 50°F / 10°C | 8 |
| Apr ⭐ | 70°F / 21°C | 54°F / 12°C | 5 |
| May ⭐ | 77°F / 25°C | 61°F / 16°C | 3 |
| Jun ⭐ | 84°F / 29°C | 68°F / 20°C | 1 |
| Jul | 90°F / 32°C | 73°F / 23°C | 0 |
| Aug | 90°F / 32°C | 73°F / 23°C | 0 |
| Sep ⭐ | 84°F / 29°C | 68°F / 20°C | 1 |
| Oct ⭐ | 77°F / 25°C | 63°F / 17°C | 5 |
| Nov | 68°F / 20°C | 55°F / 13°C | 8 |
| Dec | 63°F / 17°C | 50°F / 10°C | 12 |
⭐ = best months to visit. Approximate long-term averages — check the forecast before you sail.
Old Town by the pier.
About 1 hour.
About 50 minutes.
Prices are typical ranges and change — confirm before you ride.
Other port guides close to Rhodes.
Tours, prices, transport fares and pier assignments change. Always confirm with the operator, your cruise line and your ship's all-aboard time before relying on anything here.
The medieval Knights' city and the clifftop acropolis of Lindos.
The Palace of the Grand Master publishes accessibility facilities, but these do not by themselves certify an unrestricted route through every palace room or the medieval town.
Published sources reviewed October 17, 2026. This is desk research, not an on-site access audit. Access can change with the ship, berth, equipment and operating conditions.
Adapted toilet listed; route needs checking
The Greek Ministry of Culture's museum listing identifies an accessible WC and Braille signs. Ask the palace which exhibition levels and entrance route accommodate your device before buying a tour that promises the complete interior.
Check the actual open galleries
The official listing separates the palace and its Byzantine and Ancient Rhodes exhibitions, with differing opening information. Confirm both opening and step-free access to the particular collection rather than treating one accessible facility as coverage of all exhibits.
Planning suggestion: Choose a guided route with the palace's confirmed accessible entrance and agreed exterior stops, leaving time for surface-related delays.
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