Rhodes: Explore the New and Medieval city on a Segway – 3 hours

Rhodes is easier to grasp from a Segway. In three hours, you can glide from the medieval Old Town through lanes, the moat, harbor, windmills, lighthouse, and beach without wearing yourself out on hot pavement. The ride also reaches corners you might skip on foot.

I like the careful practice session and the option to use either a two-wheel Segway or a four-wheel Mia Dynamic vehicle. I also like the free photos, since guides such as Bill, George, Nicholas, and Nikos have been praised for taking pictures along the route.

The main drawback is that the history talk may not be as strong as the riding. One person found the guide offered very little information and said the three-hour outing ended early, so ask at the start how much time will be spent in the New Town and how much historical commentary you want.

Key things to know before riding

• You cover both sides of Rhodes Town: The route links the medieval center with Mandraki Harbour, the beach, and parts of the modern city.
• Training comes first: You receive an orientation, safety demonstration, practice time, and a helmet before setting off.
• The route includes cobbles and narrow lanes: The Segway lets you move through Old Town streets and around the moat with less effort than walking.
• Photos are included: Your guide can take pictures and send them to you at no extra cost.
• The group size needs checking: The tour is advertised as limited to four in one description, while the additional information lists a maximum of eight.
• The meeting details need attention: The guide waits near the old Hammam baths at Arionos Square, while the office address is Ippodamou 37. Check your confirmation before walking over.

Why a Segway works well in Rhodes

Rhodes Town packs a lot into a small area. The Old Town has lanes, stone walls, gateways, courtyards, and the broad defensive moat. Outside the walls, Mandraki Harbour opens onto a different side of the city, with boats, windmills, the lighthouse, and a beach.

You can walk between these places, but the heat and uneven stone can make a long sightseeing loop tiring. The Segway gives you a way to cover ground while keeping your energy for stops and photographs. It is not a passive ride. You lean and steer, but most people in the supplied feedback felt comfortable after about ten minutes of practice.

That short learning period matters. You do not need to arrive as an expert, and the tour has worked for first-time riders, older riders, teenagers, and people who barely ride bicycles. You still need a moderate level of fitness and enough balance to feel safe on a moving vehicle.

The equipment includes newer Segway I2 two-wheel units and Mia Dynamic four-wheel units. The four-wheel option may appeal if you feel uncertain about balancing, though the exact choice depends on availability and the instructions from the operator.

Meeting at Arionos Square and learning the ride

The stated meeting point is beside the old Hammam baths in Arionos Square, inside Rhodes Old Town. A guide is meant to meet you there on a Segway and lead you a few steps to the office at Ippodamou 37.

Because two addresses appear in the booking details, I would not rely on finding the office by guesswork. Use the confirmation information and allow enough time to locate the old Hammam area. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, so you must reach the starting point yourself.

The first part covers the basics. You receive a helmet, a safety demonstration, and practice on the Segway before the proper route begins. A small bag and a bottle of water are included. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring a hat, sunscreen, and a camera or phone.

The training is one of the tour’s strongest features. Guides have been praised for being patient and for making people feel at ease before entering the busy streets. That is especially useful for families with teenagers or anyone who has never tried a Segway.

Do not rush this part. Tell the guide if you want more practice before moving off. The route includes narrow Old Town streets and uneven surfaces, so confidence is more important than saving a few minutes at the start.

Old Town lanes, the moat, and the city’s quieter corners

Once you are ready, the guide leads you into the medieval streets. The appeal here is not just reaching a famous monument. It is the way a Segway can slip through small lanes and reveal corners that are easy to miss while following the main walking routes.

Several accounts describe riding around the moat, passing through picturesque back streets, and finding secret tunnels or less obvious parts of the old fortifications. The exact path can vary, but the broad promise is clear: you see more than the usual central streets without spending the whole morning on foot.

The moat is a particularly good use of the three-hour format. On foot, walking the full circuit can take a long time, especially under the Rhodes sun. On a Segway, the distance becomes manageable, with stops for photographs and brief explanations.

The medieval center is also where the guide’s style matters most. A good guide can turn a stone passage or defensive wall into a useful piece of context. Bill, George, Nicholas, and Nikos are among the guides praised for their care, clear instruction, and friendly manner, but the amount of historical detail is not guaranteed to be identical on every departure.

If history is your main reason for booking, say so before leaving the office. One dissatisfied rider felt the trip offered plenty of riding but almost no explanation, and also felt the New Town portion was reduced to the beachfront. That criticism is worth taking seriously because the tour is sold as both a sightseeing ride and an introduction to Rhodes.

A photo stop in the medieval city

The route includes a short break at one of the Old Town’s major highlights. This is a useful pause after the first stretch of riding, and it gives you time to take pictures without trying to steer and frame a shot at the same time.

Your guide can take photos of you during the tour and send them afterward at no extra charge. That small service adds real value, particularly if you are traveling alone or want a picture of the whole group. Bring your own phone or camera if you have one, but you can still ask the guide for help if you do not.

The stop is not a substitute for a full museum visit or a detailed historical tour. Think of it as a focused sightseeing break, with the chance to see the Old Town from a few different angles and keep moving.

Mandraki Harbour and the possible site of the Colossus

The tour then leaves the medieval streets for the main harbor of Rhodes Town. Mandraki feels different from the enclosed Old Town, with open water, boats, and long views across the waterfront.

The route passes the possible location associated with the Colossus of Rhodes. It is important to treat this as a proposed site, not a confirmed statue location. The ride gives you a chance to connect the modern harbor with one of Rhodes’ best-known ancient stories, but it does not turn into a full archaeological lecture.

This part also gives the tour its useful contrast. You start among tight lanes and defensive walls, then move into a broad maritime setting. On foot, you could make the same transition, but the Segway makes it easier to fit both areas into one outing.

The harbor section may be especially helpful if you are in Rhodes for only one day, including a cruise stop. You see the old center and the waterfront without spending all your available time walking between them.

Windmills and the Lighthouse of St. Nicholas

The medieval windmills offer one of the tour’s most photogenic views. They sit by the harbor and provide a clear point from which to look back toward the water and the city.

The ride also stops by the grand Lighthouse of St. Nicholas in Mandraki Harbour. Together, these sights help you understand the harbor as more than a place for arriving ferries and excursion boats. They give the waterfront a strong sense of place and make good photo stops.

The windmills and lighthouse are also less enclosed than the Old Town. If you are riding in bright midday sun, you will want your hat, sunscreen, and water close by. The supplied bottle of water is useful, but it is sensible to arrive prepared for the heat.

The tour does not include coffee or tea, so do not expect a café stop built into the schedule. The short photo breaks are designed to keep the route moving rather than turn it into a slow food or shopping tour.

The beach and the modern side of Rhodes

The final part includes the main beach of Rhodes Town and a look at the New Town. This is where expectations matter most. The tour gives you a broad sample of the modern side, but it is not a dedicated modern-city walking tour.

The beach adds another change of scenery after the walls and harbor. You get to see how the city opens toward the coast, and the Segway helps you reach it without a long, tiring walk. If you want time to swim, sunbathe, or browse shops, plan that separately after the tour.

Some departures appear to spend more time in the New Town than others. The route may be shaped by traffic, group ability, weather, and the guide’s judgment. Ask directly at the beginning if the modern streets, harbor, and beach are priorities for you.

This is also the point where the three-hour promise matters. Three hours is long enough to make the Old Town, harbor, windmills, lighthouse, and beach feel connected. It is not long enough to explore every neighborhood or stop at length at each sight.

How much history will you get?

The tour has the ingredients for a good introduction to Rhodes: the medieval walls, moat, harbor, windmills, lighthouse, beach, and possible Colossus site. The key variable is the guide’s balance between riding and explanation.

Several guides, including George, Nicholas, and Nikos, are praised for clear instruction and useful facts. One guide was singled out for stopping along the way to explain the places on the route. That approach works well because you learn in short pieces without standing still for a long lecture.

Still, you should not book this as a replacement for a full historical tour if detailed interpretation is your top goal. The ride’s main strength is coverage and access. You see many parts of Rhodes in one outing, then you can return later to the places that deserve more time.

I would tell the guide early that you want facts as well as movement. A simple request can help set the tone, especially if your group is more interested in history than speed.

Price, group size, and overall value

At $102.58 per person, this is not a bargain transport ride. You are paying for three hours of equipment, instruction, a guide, safety gear, water, and a route that links several separate parts of Rhodes Town.

The price makes more sense if you have limited time, dislike long walks in heat, or want to see the Old Town and waterfront in one session. It also includes free photos, which removes the need to ask strangers to take pictures of your group.

The small-group promise is another possible value point. One part of the description says the group is limited to four, while the additional details list a maximum of eight. That discrepancy should be clarified before booking. Four people allows for more direct attention and easier movement through narrow lanes. Eight is still manageable, but it can mean more waiting and less individual instruction.

The tour is offered in English. Confirmation is provided when you book, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted, based on the stated policy.

Who should book this Rhodes Segway tour?

I think this suits you best if you want to see a lot in a short time and do not mind trading some depth for movement. It is a good fit for cruise passengers, families with older children or teenagers, first-time Segway riders, and anyone who wants relief from long walks across hot stone streets.

It can also work well for older riders. People over 70 have found the controls manageable after the practice session, but you should still be comfortable standing, steering, and following instructions for several hours.

You may want another type of tour if you want a full account of Rhodes’ history, a slow museum visit, extensive shopping time, or guaranteed access to every part of the New Town. You should also reconsider if you have difficulty balancing or need a fully seated sightseeing vehicle.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if your priority is seeing the shape of Rhodes Town in one energetic outing. The best parts are the Old Town lanes, the moat, the harbor, the windmills, St. Nicholas Lighthouse, and the ease of moving between them. The training is reassuring, and the free photos are a welcome extra.

Before you pay, confirm the meeting address, the expected group size, and how much time will be given to the New Town and historical explanations. If the guide sets those expectations clearly, this can be a fun and efficient first look at Rhodes, with enough variety to help you decide where to return on foot.

FAQ

Where does the Rhodes Segway tour start?

The guide meets you near the old Hammam baths at Arionos Square in Rhodes Old Town and leads you a short distance to the office at Ippodamou 37. Check your confirmation because both locations appear in the booking details.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately three hours and ends back at the meeting point.

What equipment is included?

The tour includes a Segway, orientation and training, a safety demonstration, a helmet, a small bag, and a bottle of water. The available vehicles include Segway I2 two-wheel units and Mia Dynamic four-wheel units.

Is hotel pickup available?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you must make your own way to the meeting point.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera or phone if you have one. Your guide can take photos and send them to you at no extra charge.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience begins. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted or refunded.