Medieval Rhodes Walking Tour & Market Tastings

Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese - a165 island medley that makes up the eastern sections within the Sea of Crete. On this exploratory day with a local guide take to the streets to explore the places and spaces that make this historic city unforgettable.

Meet your local guide - an expert on the local history and culture near the two statues - Elefos and Elafina that now stand in the space once dominated an impending ancient - the Colossus of Rhodes. Grow more and more fascinated by the story of the Colossus - learning of its symbolism and prominence in the ancient world.

Depart the harbour to wander the nearby areas pausing before the varied Italian architecture where civic function once dominated the region. Take in the surrounding Italian architecture including the sites of Nea Agora (New Market), Teatro Puccini (National Theater), Casa del Fascio (House of Fascism), and the Palazzo Governale with its arched colonnade of Venetian-style splendor.

As your day grows, walk into Old Town and through the Streets of the Knight, the main stretch with its medieval and resurrected streets - a great way to envision the past. Hear of the surrounding buildings various functions including the location of government offices as well as cultural institutions. Head to the Archeology Museum of Rhodes to view it from the exterior, (maybe entice you to visit on your own at another time?) Even get a taste of Rhodes local culture with a sip of Suma liqueur - a true local delicacy.

Wrap your day in front of the Suleymaniye Mosque, built by the Ottoman Empire as Rhodes' very first mosque and still stands today as a reconstructed symbol of past powers and past history.