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Medieval Rhodes & the Jewish Quarter: An Insight into Jewish Heritage and Knightly History
4.9
9 Ratings
Rodos
Uncover the hidden Jewish heritage and medieval history of Rhodes Old Town on our exclusive Medieval Rhodes & the Jewish Quarter tour. Explore the narrow lanes, learn about La Juderia, and discover the impact of the Knights of St. John on the town's development.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rhodes Jewish Museum - You’ll visit the Kahal Kadosh Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Greece, and the Jewish Museum of Rhodes.
What's Included
- Walking tour of the Medieval Town
- Walking tour of the Jewish Quarter
- Knowledgeable, licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
- Admission Entrance Fees
Additional Information
Unearth the mysteries of Rhodes! Unmask the Jewish and medieval history of Rhodes Old Town through our exclusive tour of Medieval Rhodes & the Jewish Quarter.
Our specially curated tour, Medieval Rhodes and the Jewish Quarter, embarks you on a voyage from the Jewish lineage of the ancient Rhodes Old Town to its medieval roots.
Walking through the labyrinthine, narrow lanes under the guidance of our expert tour guide, you will further delve into the legacy of La Juderia and the Jewish populace who made this place their abode.
Next up, we transport you to the medieval era. Our guide will immerse you in narrations of how the wars waged and fortresses seized by the Knights of St. John moulded the town we see today. Expect to come across medieval structures and walk through the iconic Street of the Knights, marked as Europe’s most well-preserved medieval street.
Our expert-led tour wraps up at the 14th-century Palace of the Grand Master, a past residence of the chief of the Knights of St. John of Rhodes.
Location
Sea Gate
Rodiou
The main gate of the Medieval Town, opposite Kolona harbour. Also known as Sea Gate or Marine Gate.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Jennie_w
Aug 15, 2023
An Engaging Walk through Time - Nick was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. He answered all my sons' questions and really brought history alive for us. He tailored the morning to our interests and needs. It was a wonderful tour and we are grateful to leave Rhodes understanding a bit more about its history and how it developed over the years.
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Alan_m
Jun 22, 2023
Well worth it! - The history of the Jewish quarter, synagogue and museum was very informative as was the Grand Masters Palace.
The tour guide was excellent.
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Marvin_t
Jun 13, 2023
Jewish Quarter - The whole tour was wonderful. Nikki was very knowledgeable about the Jewish quarter and Grand Masters life and architecture
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M1540owmichaelm
Mar 15, 2023
A good tour guide of Rhodes and It's Jewish Community - She is a wonderful tour guide. She informed us about many aspects of Rhodes which I found very interesting. I wanted to know as much as possible about the old city since my grandparents were born and lived there until moving to the US in the early 1920s. Our tour was made more cumbersome since grandchildren would have rather been at the pool at our hotel. Our guide was very patient. Overall, a wonderful experience.
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Pamela
Nov 14, 2022
Excellent! - Our guide, Katarena, was wonderful! Incredibly knowledgeable and nice! I highly recommend this activity. We would gladly tour with her again.
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Matty
Oct 29, 2022
Rhodes - The Jewish Aspect - We were a small group of four on this private tour with Nikos. He's a terrific guide and an archeologist as well.
Nikos is very knowledgeable about the history of Rhodes and its Jewish community. We learned about the impact of the Shoah on the community and visited the synagogue and saw where the community had lived. We also visited the Grand Master's Palace which is an eclectic rebuilt palace with amazing artifacts brought there from neighboring islands.
I highly recommend this tour and Nikos.
Matty Monheit
Raanana, Israel
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Alan_w
Sep 14, 2022
Great tour - Nikos is the best - My wife’s family was originally from Rhodes and we wanted a very specific tour of the old city and especially the Jewish quarters. Our guide Nikos was outstanding, his knowledge of the Jewish community as well as the community at large really brings you thru the centuries as he tells the tales of Rhodes - I highly recommend him and this tour- thank you Nikos
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Travel738927
Apr 28, 2022
An Unforgettable Tour of Rhodes' Ancient History - My family and I took a tour of the Rhodes Town Jewish Quarter and Grand Master's Palace in April 2022. Our guide Nikos took us on an unforgettable tour through the centuries explaining to us in great detail the history of these two significant episodes in Rhodes' history. Nikos is a superb guide whose knowledge was only surpassed by his patience when answering our endless questions. We had a wonderful tour and highly recommend Rhodes Experience for their efficiency and professionalism.
Nigel Kersh
Raanana
Israel
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Malcolm_m
Jun 25, 2023
Great historical tour - Great to walk the ancient street and gain an insight to the history of the venues we visited. Jewish museum was a bit underwhelming. Enjoyed the archaeological museum more. Almost received too much information about the whole history of the Greeks and Rhodes in particular from our knowledgeable guide.
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