Step behind the velvet rope of Rhodes' most magnificent medieval monument with a private historian guide. The Palace of the Grand Masters is a UNESCO World Heritage marvel — mosaic floors, frescoed halls, and a fortress that ruled the medieval world.
What to expect
Your private guide meets you at the Amboise Gate and leads you through the Palace's grand colonnaded courtyard, past Roman and Hellenistic mosaics relocated from Kos, and into the throne room where the Knights Hospitaller once held court. You'll walk the medieval Street of the Knights — arguably Europe's best-preserved medieval street — in near-solitude before the day-trippers arrive. The guide contextualises eight centuries of Crusader, Ottoman, and Italian history with scholarly precision. Conclude on the ramparts for panoramic views over the old town's terracotta roofscape.
Good to know
Book your private guide at least 2 weeks ahead through a licensed Rhodes guide agency. The Palace opens at 08:00 — an early start maximises the experience. Rhodes port is a 10-minute taxi ride to the old town. All-aboard is typically early evening, giving ample time.