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Rhodes Tours: The 15 Best Days Off the Walls

56 tours  ·  from $17 a head

The walled town costs nothing to wander, so the money goes on getting out of it. These 15 cover Lindos, the Symi day boat and the east-coast bays, with prices, pickup points and the sailing times that shape the day.

Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore - What you see leaving Rhodes
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Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

1.Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,265 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $35Our pick

Take the Sebeco Lines speedboat from Kolona Harbor to Symi, with air-conditioned seating, an open sundeck, and a small onboard bar. The roughly 80-minute crossing brings views of Rhodes Old Town, its windmills, towers, and fortress. Once in Symi, you have several hours to eat, shop, climb the Kali Strata, swim, and explore independently.

“Symi is absolutely beautiful if there is one trip to do from Rhodes this is it. You won't be disappointed. Plenty of lovely shops and restaurants .”

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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George's Bay - The one-hour crossing from Mandraki Harbor
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Rhodes: High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George’s Bay

2.High-Speed Boat to Symi Island and St George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,333 reviews · from $55

Take a high-speed boat from Rhodes to Symi in about an hour, then spend three hours exploring the island’s pastel harbor, tavernas, shops, and church views. On selected departures, swim for 30 minutes at St George’s Bay, where clear water and steep cliffs make the stop memorable. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a light jacket.

“easy process, just show up at the stall next to the water, check in, get your boarding pass and then wait for the boat. Visiting Symi and Swimming in the bay were unforgettable moments, would recommend this activity to anyone”

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From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George's Bay - The two-hour crossing from Mandraki Harbour
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From Rhodes: Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

3.Cruise to Symi Island and Saint George’s Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,137 reviews · 8h 30m · from $41

Set out from Mandraki Harbour at 10:00 for a full day at sea. Swim for about an hour at Saint George Bay, then spend roughly three hours in Symi’s port town, Gialos. Expect a friendly crew, a shipboard bar, freshwater showers, and open-sea views. Captain Yannis and bar attendant Oksana have earned special praise on some departures.

“Crew helped me on and off boat with my mobility scooter, very helpful , crew even took pictures for me in the water as l was on my own. Would highly recommend 😊”

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Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Sailing or power catamaran: choose by the kind of day you want
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Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

4.All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,002 reviews · 6 hours · from $83

Set out from Mandraki Harbor on a sailing or power catamaran with up to 24 passengers. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, Kalithea Springs, and, on the power route, Afandou Caves. The crew serves breakfast snacks, a Greek-style buffet, fruit, wine, beer, and soft drinks throughout the day.

“The first stop we got to swim. It was amazing, crystal clear waters. Floats and snorkels provided. It was excellent. And then the unimaginable happened. Heavy rain which was forecasted swept through. This ruined our day but at no fault of the company. Staff were very good, explaining options. The rain lasted a good 1 and a half hours so the captained had asked us if we wanted to wait it out and he’ll try and get us an extra stop in. We waited it out and the sun finally came out. By this point I had given up hope and got changed. The kids on board though got an…”

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From Rhodes: Bus Tour to Lindos and the Seven Springs - Seven Springs and the walk through the tunnel
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From Rhodes: Bus Tour to Lindos and the Seven Springs

5.Bus Tour to Lindos and the Seven Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,854 reviews · 7 hours

Spend one hour at Seven Springs, where a 186-meter tunnel leads to a small lake, then enjoy three hours in Lindos. Your English-speaking driver, often George or Nicos, handles hotel pickup, transport, and clear meeting times. You explore independently, with time for the Acropolis, whitewashed lanes, lunch, shopping, or a swim.

“Good to have two sites to see, a bit disappointing that there was very little water at the seven springs, but understandable.”

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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat - Meeting at Mandraki Port and boarding Nikolaos X
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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

6.Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

From Rhodes, take the Nikolaos X ferry to Panormitis Monastery and Symi Town. You get about an hour at the monastery and 3.5 to 4 hours to eat, swim, shop, and wander Symi’s colorful harbor. Saturday summer departures may add a 20-minute swim at Nymporio Bay. Hotel transfers are optional.

“I had an amazing day. The boat journey was perfect”

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Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay - Leaving Rhodes for Saint George Bay
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Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

7.Boat Trip to Symi Island with swimming stop at St George Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,753 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $48

Sail from Rhodes to Symi with an hour-long swim at Saint George Bay, then spend about three hours exploring Symi Town, eating lunch, and browsing its shops. The boat has toilets and a snack bar, while hotel pickup is available for an added fee. Expect a scenic but sometimes choppy nine-hour day.

“Yet again another amazing trip. I would definitely definitely recommend family and friends to do this trip.”

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Rhodes: Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ and Unlimited Drinks - Greek BBQ, Greek Salad, and an Open Bar
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Rhodes: Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ and Unlimited Drinks

8.Sunset Cruise with Greek BBQ and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,513 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Sail from Mandraki Harbour aboard the Aphrodite Duchess for a relaxed three-hour evening. Swim for about an hour near Kallithea Springs, enjoy Greek BBQ if selected, and order unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, Aperol Spritz, and frozen cocktails. English and German-speaking staff, music, beanbag seating, and a sunset over western Rhodes complete the outing.

“The sunset cruise was fab. We set off on time, comfortable seating on the top deck with enough space to move, nice and clean, chilled and great atmosphere! Panos, Katia and team were so lovely and welcoming! Would recommend and do again upon returning to Rhodes!”

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Rhodes: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - Starting at Aktaion and the Acropolis of Rhodes
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Rhodes: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

9.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,296 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Use a one-day hop-on hop-off ticket to circle Rhodes Town in about an hour, with 12 stops linking Elli Beach, the Aquarium, Old Town, the harbor, Monte Smith, and the Acropolis. You get an air-conditioned bus, Wi-Fi, headphones, and commentary in 10 languages. Buses may run only hourly, so plan each stop carefully.

“An Excellent introduction to Rhodes and it’s history. Very convenient pickup at the cruise port.”

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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet - Ladiko and the approach to Anthony Quinn Bay
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Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

10.Rhodes Exclusive Swim Cruise Cocktail Open bar & Gourmet Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,230 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Spend about six hours aboard the Romantika from Mandraki Harbour, cruising Rhodes with Captain Alexander and the crew. Swim at Kallithea Springs, Afandou Beach, and Anthony Quinn Bay, then enjoy a Greek buffet, open bar, cocktails, snorkeling gear, floaters, and roomy seating for a maximum of 40 people.

“This was an amazing trip and the crew was the best! We had so much fun and would definitely do it again! Best captain ever!”

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From Rhodes: Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time - The one-hour ride from Rhodes to Lindos
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From Rhodes: Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time

11.Lindos Round-Trip Bus Transfer with Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,125 reviews · from $27

You’ll ride from your Rhodes hotel to Lindos in a comfortable minibus, then explore independently for five hours. Use your time for the Acropolis, Panagia Church, Lindos Beach, St. Paul’s Bay, lunch, and shopping. Your driver provides a map and return instructions, with a brief photo stop at Amphitheatre Hill.

“The tour company messaged us the night before on pick up time which was great. The air conditioned coach was comfortable and we got to Lindos in the advertised time”

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From Rhodes Town: Day Trip to Lindos - Pickup points across Rhodes
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From Rhodes Town: Day Trip to Lindos

12.From Rhodes Town: Day Trip to Lindos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,062 reviews · from $28

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Rhodes Town, Ixia, Ialyssos, Faliraki, or Kallithea to Lindos. Your driver, including guides such as Manos or Nikos, provides local tips and a useful map. You get 3.5 hours to visit the Acropolis, browse the village, or swim at St. Paul’s Bay, with a photo stop included.

“Manos was an absolutely amazing tour guide. Told us everything you need to know about Rhodes. Lindos is one of the most beautiful places ever.”

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Rhodes: Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise - Setting sail from Faliraki port
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Rhodes: Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise

13.Anthony Quinn, Ladiko and Caves All-Inclusive Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,051 reviews · from $51

Join Mike, George, or another friendly Rhodes Sea Lines host aboard Aphrodite, a 36-foot catamaran limited to 28 passengers. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, Traganou Caves, and Ladiko Bay, with snorkeling gear, fruit cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, and melekouni included.

“The perfect cruise! Literally so much stuff to see and do in 3 hours!”

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Rhodes: Guided Bus Trip to Lindos Village & Seven Springs - Seven Springs: a short walk with a dark tunnel
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Rhodes: Guided Bus Trip to Lindos Village & Seven Springs

14.Guided Bus Trip to Lindos Village & Seven Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,014 reviews · from $31

Spend 7.5 hours exploring Seven Springs and Lindos with an English-speaking guide such as Christina or Helen. Walk through a slippery 186-meter tunnel, see Lindos’ whitewashed village and sandy beach, and choose the €20 Acropolis visit. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and a village map are included.

“Mr George was a great driver and Christina was very informative and had a fantastic time”

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Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views - Starting at Mandraki Harbor
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Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views

15.Rhodes Town: Submarine Cruise with Underwater Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,014 reviews · 45 min · from $23

From Mandraki Harbor, you’ll cruise past Rhodes landmarks in the Poseidon Submarine, then sit 2.5 meters below the surface to watch fish gather around a diver. The 45-minute trip includes an English and German audio guide, deck views, a bar, and wheelchair access. It suits families and anyone wanting an easy, low-cost break from sightseeing.

“Such a fun activity to get some good views of Rhodes port and castle! The underwater view is exciting and lots of fish can be seen!! Good price for the experience!!”

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