Photos: Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 George Chernilevsky, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Photos: Bernard Gagnon, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 George Chernilevsky, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Lindos village: captains' houses and pebble courtyards
Your local guide
Eleftheria Chatziioannou
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Highlights
- Donkeys resting in whitewashed shade
- Black and white pebble mosaic courtyards
- Captains' houses built to outdo each other
- Narrow lanes beneath an ancient acropolis
- Lindos village, doorway by doorway
About this tour
This walk covers the whitewashed lanes of Lindos village, built up by wealthy sea captains beneath the ancient acropolis above. Eleftheria shows the narrow streets and one of the village's pebble mosaic courtyards, a distinctive local craft. She explains how competition between captains' families shaped much of the village's grandest architecture.
Eleftheria checks her connection at the edge of the village before walking the lanes slowly, pointing out architectural details as she goes. She answers questions about the captains' houses and the pebble mosaic technique once she reaches a courtyard. A short list of what was seen follows the call.
This suits travellers interested in vernacular architecture and village life away from the acropolis above. It also pairs well with a session on the Acropolis of Lindos itself.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Rhodes before heading out.
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The village lanes 21 min
Eleftheria walks the narrow whitewashed lanes of Lindos, the camera catching donkeys resting in the shade and shopfronts built into old captains' houses.
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A pebble mosaic courtyard 21 min
Through an open doorway, a courtyard paved in black and white pebble mosaics comes into view, and Eleftheria explains how sea captains once competed to build the most elaborate houses in the village.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Rhodes: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Fresh caught fish and New Town (Neo Chora), worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Athens time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 11 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Rhodes, showing you The village lanes and A pebble mosaic courtyard live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet, the link arrives with your booking. I walk the lanes slowly so the mosaics stay clear on camera.
Times shown in Athens time (EET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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