Rhodes Jewish Heritage Private Walking Tour

Discover an important chapter of Rhodes’ multicultural past on this private walking tour through the historic Jewish Quarter. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town while learning about the island’s once-thriving Jewish community. Visit the impressive Palace of the Grand Master, a remarkable medieval fortress built by the Knights of Rhodes. Continue to the Archaeological Museum, housed in the former medieval hospital of the Knights, where artifacts reveal centuries of island history. Walk through the historic La Juderia district to reach the Kahal Kadosh Shalom Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in Greece, and Jewish Martyrs Square, a memorial honoring the Jewish community lost during World War II. The tour concludes at the Jewish Museum of Rhodes, offering insight into traditions, culture, and daily life of the island’s Jewish residents through the centuries.