Can You Walk the City Walls in Rhodes?

[acamp7]

I’m starting to plan a visit to Rhodes and keep seeing photos of the medieval Old Town walls, which made me wonder how accessible they actually are. I know the city walls are a major part of Rhodes’ history, but I’m curious about the practical side of visiting them.

Can you actually walk along the city walls, or are they mostly something you admire from below? If walking is possible, are there specific entrances or sections that are open to the public? I’m also wondering how long it takes and whether it feels more like a short stroll or a full, immersive walk.

For those who’ve done it, is it worth prioritizing? Are there good viewpoints from the walls, or parts that stand out more than others? I’d love to hear what the experience is like and whether it’s something you’d recommend fitting into a first visit to Rhodes.

 

[Tpebop]

tickets cost 5 euros bought from palace of grand masters. walk from mid day to 3pm monday to friday.it is a 1 kilometer walk. you start at cleoboulos square next to the palace & finish @ st john,s gate also known as red gate or kokkini porta. I am not sure what time of year you can do the walk. possibly just in the summer

 

[k_tsoukalas]

I’ve walked sections of the walls in Rhodes Old Town, and it’s a mix of both access and admiration. You can’t freely walk the entire circuit on your own, but there are guided routes and specific sections that are open at certain times, usually accessed through organized tours or special entrances. It’s not like a casual promenade where you hop on and off anywhere.

When you do get up there, it feels more immersive than a quick stroll. The scale of the fortifications really comes through once you’re on top of them, especially when you can see how thick and layered the defenses are. The views down into the Old Town and out toward the harbor are strong highlights.

Time-wise, expect a couple of hours if you’re doing a proper walk with context, not something you squeeze in between stops. For a first visit, I’d say it’s worth prioritizing if you’re interested in history and structure, not just scenery.

 

[michaeljamesromt]

The Old Town walls in Rhodes are impressive, but walking the full length is not always possible. Some sections open at set times or require guided access. Most visitors explore viewpoints, gates, and nearby paths instead. Comfortable shoes help because surfaces can be uneven and distances feel longer than expected.