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Palace of the Grand Master: Self-Guided Audio Tour for Order of Knights Hospitallers Journey
3.3
12 Ratings
Rodos
Experience a smooth and effortless visit to one of Rhodes’ most vibrant attractions with an engaging self-guided audio tour on your phone. Take your time to delve into the captivating history of the Order of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John.
Experience a smooth and effortless visit to one of Rhodes’ most vibrant attractions with an engaging self-guided audio tour on your phone. Take your time to delve into the captivating history of the Order of the Knights Hospitallers of St. John.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes - The Inner Courtyard: It is hard to believe that this magnificent courtyard once hosted the horse stables and the kitchen. Let’s travel back in time to know the Knights Hospitallers secured their residence and why the statues of Roman senators adorn the location. Have a closer look at the…
- Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes - The Inner Courtyard: It is hard to believe that this magnificent courtyard once hosted the horse stables and the kitchen. Let’s travel back in time to know the Knights Hospitallers secured their residence and why the statues of Roman senators adorn the location. Have a closer look at the contemporary restoration and discover what went wrong.
The Room with the Ribbed Vault: Decorated with an early mosaic pavement decorated with birds, trees and vases originated from Kos and equipped with 16th-century furniture, the room used to be the office of Cesare Maria De Vecchi. De Vecchi was the one who conceived the program of restoration of the glory of the Knights Hospitallers. This humble room became the siege of the powerful De Vecchi. Listen to our stories in order to learn how the architect Vittorio Mesturino restored the grandeur of the Palace and the fame of the knights.
The Room with the Nine Muses: The most beautiful room of the Palace which is decorated with the nine muses.
What's Included
- Activation link for audio tour access
- Self-guided audio tour on your smartphone
- Offline content includes text, audio, and maps
- Activation link for audio tour access
- Self-guided audio tour on your smartphone
- Offline content includes text, audio, and maps
What's Not Included
- Entrance fee to the Palace of the Grand Master (€8)
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fee to the Palace of the Grand Master (€8)
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- The course of the visit may be modified and special restrictions may be imposed. The visitors must always adhere to the guidelines of the site.
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- The course of the visit may be modified and special restrictions may be imposed. The visitors must always adhere to the guidelines of the site.
Location
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
Ippoton
The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the Palace of the Grand Master. It can be reached either from the west via the D'Amboise gate, or from the Arnaldo gate or the Freedom gate and going up Ippoton (Knights) Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.3
(12 Ratings)
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Irena_b
Nov 1, 2023
Top marks -unmissable if in Rhodes - It is unusual for Greek monuments to have no guidance apart from short description at each item you might see. Tour guides are expensive because it involves a real person, probably retired guide with local knowledge, which is fine if you can make group of 4+ ($30 pp or about) but if you cannot make numbers-you are stuck.
We purchased this audio self-guide in advance as carefully and with great detail explained on Tripadvisor website. It was easy to download (I am just a user and was able to do it with nobody assistance) . It is true that download have to be stored in your mobile. Explanations were detailed, in clear well-educated English, we had no headphones and we just adjusted sound on our units. We enjoyed explanations very much at the great envy of other visitors: I was at least stopped and asked twice by others (some in the group left to wonder alone) and I told them what we did prior our visit-I think this product deserve a little free marketing.
This is probably the best attraction related to Rhodes: there are many aquaparks, sandy beaches and sports attractions, but there is only one Grand Master Palace of Rhodes, well preserved with some awesome features: historical, architectural and beautiful in its own right. I was left wondering why nobody approached Cleo Muse and commissioned this product: its sensibly priced and well designed. I really do hope that attraction next door-archaeological Museum - Hospital of St John Order could be included, some interesting items I would like to hear more about.
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Tara_h
May 12, 2023
Was very educational and... - Was very educational and helpful
If you want a more personality maybe a different tour but if you want to know more facts and timelines very enjoyable
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Elenich98
Sep 19, 2022
Fantastic experience - The palace of the Grand Master is such an amazing place to visit in Rhodes. The guided tour provided enhanced the experience and made the navigation easier while providing interesting information.
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746nikosz
Sep 15, 2022
A staggering experience - The palace of the grand master is astonishing on its own, but what really makes a difference is this self guided tour. It felt amazing walking around having my personal tour guide explaining to be all sorts of things and with such amazing content. Definitely recommended.
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Kristine
Feb 23, 2023
Super fascinating! Do your homework first! - Could have used more real time explanation (placards, etc). Would be a simple thing to do. Otherwise, you really need a guide to get the full effect
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Discover02670200325
Oct 30, 2023
RHODES-KEEN FOR TOURISTS TO LEAVE SO THEY CAN START THEIR HOLIDAY! - New, for me leaving a review but I want to warn others who may look to travel to Rhodes, October half-term week.
Don't go-choose another destination as Rhodes closes down 1/2 way through the week ready for winter.
The 5 * all -inclusive resort AKTI IMPERIAL, Ixia has the same approach, they close down sections each day into your holiday and withdraw more & more of their facilities, pool bars, restaurants etc. The 'tourist tax' charged for the 7 night stay rubs your nose in it!
Very disappointing and a rip off as they charge 7 nights but offer only 5 nights full-service.
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156coryv
Jun 20, 2023
Somewhat Valuable - I thought it was a useful tour that went into too much detail about objects in the rooms at the castle that really had very little to do with the period. I was able to download the tour without issue and did find some of the information valuable. That said, my two teenagers didn't like the tour and abandoned it after just a few minutes.
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Brendase1347wg
Oct 11, 2021
Too expensive - Very expensive guided tour app, for same information also availaibe in the castle. 11.99 euro's each person without the castle entree was too much. The People working at the castle didnt even know about this guided tour from TripAdvisor.
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Rees_s
Aug 23, 2024
No experience to review - Would rate 0 stars if I could - unable to even access this experience as no activation code was emailed to me on the allocated day. Sent a message to the tour operator and received no reply.
Denied a refund
Don't waste tour time and money - Can easily tour and enjoy the palace without this scam.
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Samantha_c
Jun 18, 2023
Could not get the file to... - Could not get the file to download in time for the museum. Tried to email to get a refund with no response
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