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Things to do in Antalya

The attractions and day trips visitors actually book with us — with how long each one takes, what it costs from, and whether hotel pickup is included.

Antalya is Türkiye's Turquoise Coast capital: Roman theatres and a cliff-top old town on one side, pine mountains and canyons on the other, and 600 km of coastline in between. Almost everything on this page is a half- or full-day trip from your hotel, with pickup from Lara, Kundu, Belek, Side, Manavgat, Kemer and Alanya included, licensed guides in English, German, Russian and Turkish, and reduced prices for children. Prices shown are the "from" price per adult; you get a fixed total for your group on WhatsApp before you book.

The best things to do in Antalya

  1. Kaleiçi — Antalya old town & marina — Antalya

    1. Kaleiçi — Antalya old town & marina

    Ottoman houses, Hadrian's Gate, the Roman harbour and the Karaalioğlu Park cliff viewpoint. Best late afternoon, and easy to combine with a marina boat trip to the Lower Düden waterfall.

    Eveningfrom €30
  2. A boat trip along the Turquoise Coast — Antalya

    2. A boat trip along the Turquoise Coast

    A full day on the water with swimming stops in open bays and lunch on board. Departures from Antalya, Kemer, Side and Alanya with pickup from your hotel.

    Full dayfrom €35
  3. Suluada — the Turkish Maldives — Antalya

    3. Suluada — the Turkish Maldives

    White sand and shallow turquoise water on an uninhabited island near Adrasan. The most photogenic full-day boat trip from Antalya.

    Full dayfrom €55
  4. Aspendos, Perge & Side ancient cities — Antalya

    4. Aspendos, Perge & Side ancient cities

    One of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, Perge's colonnaded street and the seaside Apollo temple in Side — all in one guided day.

    Full dayfrom €45
  5. Rafting in Köprülü Canyon — Antalya

    5. Rafting in Köprülü Canyon

    12 km of grade II–III rapids in the canyon national park, with lunch by the river. Suitable for beginners and families with older children.

    Full dayfrom €55
  6. Jeep safari in the Taurus mountains — Antalya

    6. Jeep safari in the Taurus mountains

    Off-road tracks, mountain villages and a swim stop in a cold river pool. A half or full day depending on the route.

    Full dayfrom €40
  7. Olympos (Tahtalı) cable car — Antalya

    7. Olympos (Tahtalı) cable car

    From the coast to 2,365 m in about 10 minutes, with views over Kemer and the Lycian coast. Half-day trip with hotel pickup.

    Half dayfrom €35
  8. Manavgat waterfall & river bazaar — Antalya

    8. Manavgat waterfall & river bazaar

    The wide Manavgat falls, a river boat cruise and the bazaar — the classic easy half-day out of Side and Belek.

    Full dayfrom €28
  9. Green Canyon boat tour — Antalya

    9. Green Canyon boat tour

    A calm full-day cruise on the emerald Oymapınar reservoir with an open buffet lunch and swimming stops. Good for guests who prefer flat water.

    Full dayfrom €30
  10. Land of Legends theme park — Antalya

    10. Land of Legends theme park

    Antalya's biggest theme and water park in Belek, with a full day of rides, slides and the evening parade. Reduced child prices apply.

    Full dayfrom €75
  11. Pamukkale & Hierapolis day trip — Antalya

    11. Pamukkale & Hierapolis day trip

    The white travertine terraces, Cleopatra's antique pool and the ruins of Hierapolis. A long but unforgettable full-day trip.

    Full dayfrom €55
  12. Cappadocia — 2-day trip with balloon option — Antalya

    12. Cappadocia — 2-day trip with balloon option

    Fairy chimneys, underground cities and cave churches over two days, with a sunrise hot-air balloon flight available as an extra.

    Full dayfrom €185
  13. A Turkish bath (hamam) evening — Antalya

    13. A Turkish bath (hamam) evening

    Sauna, steam, foam wash and an oil massage in a traditional hamam — the cheapest and most relaxing half-day on this list.

    Half dayfrom €25
  14. Paragliding over the coast — Antalya

    14. Paragliding over the coast

    A tandem flight from the Taurus foothills down to the Mediterranean shoreline, with photos and video included by the pilot.

    Half dayfrom €95

Choose by the kind of day you want

What to do from your resort area

Travel time decides how much of Antalya you can see in a day. Pick your area for the excursions that pick up there, the hotels we book, and the airport transfer time.

Lara
15 km from Antalya Airport · 20 min by private car
Belek
35 km from Antalya Airport · 35 min by private car
Side
65 km from Antalya Airport · 1 h 05 min by private car
Kemer
45 km from Antalya Airport · 1 h 00 min by private car
Alanya
125 km from Antalya Airport · 2 h 00 min by private car
Kundu
18 km from Antalya Airport · 25 min by private car
Kadriye
38 km from Antalya Airport · 40 min by private car
Manavgat
72 km from Antalya Airport · 1 h 10 min by private car
Kaleiçi
17 km from Antalya Airport · 25 min by private car

Antalya travel questions

What are the top things to do in Antalya?

The short list most visitors book is Kaleiçi old town, a Mediterranean boat trip, the Aspendos and Perge ancient cities, Düden and Manavgat waterfalls, Köprülü Canyon rafting and a Pamukkale day trip. Families usually add Land of Legends, the dolphin show and the pirate boat.

How many days do you need in Antalya?

Five to seven nights is enough for a beach holiday with three or four excursions. With ten nights you can add the long trips — Pamukkale and the 2-day Cappadocia tour — without rushing.

Is hotel pickup included in Antalya excursions?

Yes. Pickup and drop-off is included from hotels in Antalya city, Lara, Kundu, Belek, Kadriye, Side, Manavgat, Kemer and Alanya. The exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp the evening before the tour.

How much do things to do in Antalya cost?

Half-day activities such as the Turkish bath, dolphin show or cable car start around €25–35 per person. Full-day boat trips and cultural tours are mostly €30–55, Land of Legends €75, and the 2-day Cappadocia tour €185. Children pay reduced prices on almost every programme.

What is there to do in Antalya when it rains?

Kaleiçi old town, the Antalya Museum, a Turkish bath, the Aquarium and the indoor parts of Land of Legends all work in bad weather. Boat trips are the only programmes we regularly move to another day.

What can you do in Antalya with children?

Land of Legends, the dolphin show and dolphin swim, the pirate boat, the lion safari park and the Olympos cable car are the family favourites. All of them have reduced child prices and short travel times from the resort areas.

When is the best time to visit Antalya?

April to June and September to October give warm sea temperatures without midsummer heat, which is the best window for walking tours and mountain trips. July and August are hottest and busiest; the coast stays mild through winter for city and culture trips.

How do I book things to do in Antalya?

Send your dates, hotel and number of guests on WhatsApp. You get a fixed total price back, and you pay after the booking is confirmed — no prepayment is required to hold a date.

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