Lindos Day Trip by Coach with Free Time Rhodes
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Overview
This Lindos day trip from Rhodes takes you by air-conditioned coach along the island's east coast to one of its prettiest places: a whitewashed village below a hilltop Acropolis, beside a sheltered bay. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, an audio guide on your phone shares the story of the island, and you then have about four hours free to climb to the temple, wander the lanes, shop or swim. It suits couples, families and friends who want an easy, well-organised day in a shared coach, without hiring a car.
Highlights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from many areas, including Rhodes Town, Ixia, Ialyssos, Faliraki and the cruise port
- Scenic drive along the east coast in an air-conditioned coach, with a photo stop at a viewpoint over the village
- About four hours of free time in Lindos to plan the day your own way
- Climb to the Acropolis of Lindos for the ancient temple, the medieval walls and wide views over the Aegean
- Stroll the narrow whitewashed lanes, past the old church and the small shops
- Time to swim at Lindos Beach or in the calm, sheltered St Paul's Bay
- Audio guide on your phone in English, live bus tracking and WhatsApp support before and during the trip
Full Description
The east coast road from Rhodes Town to Lindos
The Lindos bus tour starts with a pickup from your hotel and a drive of about 80 minutes down the east coast of Rhodes, passing the beach resorts of Faliraki and Kallithea, the long sands of Afandou and the villages of Kolymbia and Haraki. The coach is air-conditioned, and the audio guide on your phone (the driver gives you a QR code) tells you about the island's history while you watch the sea.
If you are asking how to get to Lindos from Rhodes Town, this is the simplest answer: no driving, no parking and no bus changes. Shortly before the village the coach pauses at a viewpoint for a photo stop of about ten minutes, with a first look at the white houses stacked below the hill and the Acropolis walls above.
The Acropolis of Lindos
The Acropolis of Lindos stands on a rocky headland more than a hundred metres above the sea. At its centre is the Doric temple of Athena Lindia, built in the fourth century BC on a much older sanctuary, reached through a monumental staircase, a Hellenistic stoa and the walls the Knights of St John added in the Middle Ages. Lindos was one of the three great city-states of ancient Rhodes, and the view from the top explains why it was settled here.
Plan on about an hour and a half, including the steep, sometimes slippery stone path. The Lindos Acropolis tickets are not included in this tour and are bought on the day at the entrance; opening hours change by season, so the best time to visit Lindos Acropolis is usually early in the free time, before the midday heat.
Lindos village and the Church of the Panagia
Many visitors ask whether Lindos is worth visiting, and the village is a large part of the answer. Its narrow lanes of whitewashed houses are paved with pebble mosaics and lined with small shops, cafes and old captains' mansions, and almost no vehicles enter. The Church of the Panagia, with origins in the fourteenth century and richly painted eighteenth-century interiors, is a quiet stop on the way up.
With about four hours of free time, you can combine the Acropolis, a slow walk through the lanes and time to buy souvenirs, such as local ceramics, embroidery or olive-oil products. Midday is busiest, so many travellers visit the lanes after the Acropolis.
St Paul's Bay and the beaches of Lindos
St Paul's Bay is a small, nearly enclosed cove just below the Acropolis, with a narrow sea entrance, calm turquoise water and a tiny whitewashed chapel. According to local tradition the apostle Paul landed here in the first century, and it is one of the most photographed places on Rhodes. It is a good option for a short swim when you want sheltered, clear water.
For a longer beach break, Lindos Beach, a wide sandy arc in front of the village, has sunbeds and umbrellas for hire, and it is an easy walk from the centre. Bring a towel and swimwear in your bag, since the coach stays at the same stop for the whole free time.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupThe coach collects you from your selected pickup point between Rhodes Town, Ixia, Ialyssos, Faliraki and the cruise port, usually up to 30 minutes before the start time.
- Drive along the east coastAbout 80 minutes in an air-conditioned coach, with the audio guide on your phone telling you about Rhodes and Lindos.
- Viewpoint photo stopA stop of about 10 minutes with a first view of Lindos and its Acropolis.
- Free time in LindosAbout four hours to climb the Acropolis, wander the village lanes, have lunch, shop or swim at the beach or St Paul's Bay.
- Return to RhodesBoard the coach at the agreed time for the drive back of about 80 minutes, with drop-off at your hotel area.
What's included
- Return transport in an air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Audio guide on your phone in English
- Real-time bus tracking
- WhatsApp support before and during the trip
- About 4 hours of free time in Lindos
Not included
- Acropolis of Lindos entry ticket
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments, since the Acropolis path and the village lanes include steep steps and uneven stone
- Anyone who cannot manage a drive of about 80 minutes each way
- Travellers who need to use an electric wheelchair or bring a bicycle, which are not allowed on the coach
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is included from selected areas in Rhodes Town, Ixia, Ialyssos, Faliraki and the cruise port, and you choose your pickup point when you book. The coach collects you from 0 to 30 minutes before the departure time shown on your confirmation, which is usually around 10:30. Please be ready at your pickup point a little early. At the end of the day you are dropped off at the same area.
Important information
- Bring comfortable, flat shoes with good grip, a hat, sunscreen, water and a camera, because the climb to the Acropolis is on steep stone.
- Bring a towel and swimwear if you plan to swim at Lindos Beach or St Paul's Bay.
- The Acropolis of Lindos ticket is not included; you buy it at the entrance on the day, and opening hours change by season and on public holidays.
- Food, drinks and tips are not included.
- The driver gives you a QR code and an access code for the audio guide on your phone, so remember to bring your phone and headphones.
- Prams are welcome on the coach, but the village lanes and Acropolis path are not stroller-friendly.
- Agree the return time with the driver at the stop and be back early, as the coach leaves on schedule.
- If you are delayed or cannot find the coach, contact our WhatsApp support line straight away.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Lindos day trip from Rhodes cost?
The price depends on the option you choose and the number of adults and children. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, for adults and for children, once you select your date.
Is hotel pickup included in the Lindos bus tour?
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected areas in Rhodes Town, Ixia, Ialyssos, Faliraki and the cruise port, and you choose your pickup point when you book.
How long is the Lindos day trip?
The tour lasts about seven hours in total. It includes about 80 minutes' drive each way, a short photo stop at a viewpoint and about four hours of free time in Lindos.
Is the Acropolis of Lindos ticket included?
No. The Acropolis ticket is not included and is purchased at the entrance on the day. Opening hours change by season, so check the times when you arrive and head there early in your free time.
Is the Lindos day trip suitable for children?
Yes, children are welcome and prams can travel on the coach. Please check the age groups shown in the booking panel. The Acropolis climb is steep, and the lanes are not stroller-friendly, so younger children may prefer the beach.
What should I wear and bring to Lindos?
Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes with a good grip, and bring a hat, sunscreen, water, a camera and a towel and swimwear if you plan to swim. Your phone and headphones are useful for the audio guide.
Can I book the Lindos day trip for today or tomorrow?
This depends on availability. Choose a date in the booking panel and it will show the dates and the start time that are open, so you can see straight away whether a same-day or next-day place is available.
What is the difference between the options?
This page offers one option, the coach tour with about four hours of free time and hotel pickup. The booking panel lists any other option that becomes available and shows what each one includes.
Is Lindos worth visiting?
Yes, it is one of the best-known places on Rhodes. You get an ancient Acropolis with sea views, a lovely whitewashed village, and a choice of beaches, all in one day, which makes a coach trip from the main resort areas a practical way to see it.
What is the best time to visit Lindos?
Spring and early autumn are comfortable for climbing the Acropolis. In summer, go to the Acropolis first and keep the beach for the hottest hours. Early in the free time is usually the quietest.
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