Antalya Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Antalya tours, the charming Kaleiçi old town and harbour, the Düden waterfalls, Mediterranean boat trips and the Taurus coast, the ancient cities of Perge, Aspendos and Side, and spectacular day trips to Pamukkale and Cappadocia. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Turkish Riviera itinerary.
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Explore Antalya by interest
Whatever brings you to Antalya — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Pamukkale
White terraces and Hierapolis.
ExploreOld Town & Waterfalls
Kaleiçi and the Düden falls.
ExploreBoat trips
Cruises on the turquoise sea.
ExploreAncient cities
Perge, Aspendos and Side.
ExploreCappadocia
Fairy chimneys and balloons.
ExploreTheme parks
Land of Legends and aquarium.
ExploreBeaches & coast
The Turkish Riviera shores.
ExploreDay trips
Kekova, Sagalassos and more.
ExploreTop attractions in Antalya
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Pamukkale
White travertine terraces.
Kaleiçi Old Town
Ottoman lanes and harbour.
Düden Waterfalls
Cascades to the sea.
Aspendos & Perge
Greco-Roman ruins.
Kekova
The sunken city.
Land of Legends
Theme park and night show.
Cappadocia
Fairy chimneys and balloons.
Mediterranean coast
Boat trips and coves.
Antalya in 1 day
- 1Kaleiçi old town
- 2Düden waterfalls
- 3Cable car & boat
- 4Harbour dinner
Antalya in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Old town & coast
- 2Day 2: Pamukkale
- 3White terraces
- 4Boat afternoons
Antalya in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Old town & coast
- 2Day 2: Pamukkale
- 3Day 3: Ancient cities
- 4Riviera & ruins
Antalya with kids
- 1Land of Legends
- 2Antalya Aquarium
- 3Pirate boat trip
- 4Beach time
3 hrs awayPamukkale
White terraces and Hierapolis.
1 hr awayPerge, Aspendos & Side
Greco-Roman ruins.
2.5 hrs awayKekova & Demre
The sunken city.
2 days awayCappadocia
Fairy chimneys and balloons.
40 min awayLand of Legends
Theme park and night show.
1.5 hrs awaySagalassos
Mountain ancient city.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Antalya visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Late spring and early autumn (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct) bring warm, sunny days ideal for sightseeing, the coast and day trips, without the peak-summer heat.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm and green, perfect for the old town, ancient cities, waterfalls and the sea before the heat builds.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and busy, prime for beaches and boat trips but very warm for ruins; start day trips early.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and pleasant air make autumn excellent for both the coast and sightseeing — a top time to visit.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet with occasional rain; great value for the old town, ruins and Pamukkale, though the sea is cool.
Beat the heat
In summer, do ruins and Pamukkale early or late and save midday for the sea or the pool.
One day
Enough for the old town, waterfalls and a boat trip.
Two days
Add Pamukkale and the white terraces.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, Pamukkale and the ancient cities.
Four to five days
Add Kekova, Sagalassos or an overnight Cappadocia trip.
A week or more
Combine sightseeing with beach time along the Turkish Riviera.
Travelling with kids
Mix theme parks, the aquarium, boat trips and beaches at a gentle pace.
On foot
Antalya’s Kaleiçi old town and harbour are compact and best explored on foot.
Tram & buses
A nostalgic tram and city buses link the old town, beaches and museum cheaply.
Day-trip transport
Tours bundle transport for Pamukkale, the ancient cities, Kekova and Cappadocia with hotel pickup.
Boats
Boat trips depart the old harbour and marinas for the coast and coves.
Taxis & transfers
Taxis are plentiful, and private transfers connect the airport, resorts and Belek.
From the airport
Antalya Airport is about 15–20 minutes from the centre by tram, bus or taxi.
Book day trips ahead
Popular Pamukkale, ancient-city and Cappadocia tours sell out in summer — book ahead.
Turkish lira
Turkey uses the lira; Antalya is great value, with cards widely accepted and ATMs everywhere.
Sun protection
Bring sun cream, a hat and water for ruins and the coast, especially in summer.
Try Turkish cuisine
Enjoy mezze, kebabs, fresh seafood and Turkish tea in the harbour and old town.
Pick the right boat
Choose a smaller yacht for swimming and quiet coves, or a pirate boat for a lively family day.
Start early
Pamukkale and the ancient cities mean early starts; get a good night’s sleep and book pickup.
Pamukkale tours
Popular Pamukkale day trips fill up in summer — book ahead.
Ancient city tours
Perge, Aspendos and Side tours are busy — reserve early.
Cappadocia trips
Overnight Cappadocia tours with balloon flights sell out — book well ahead.
Boat trips
Yacht and pirate-boat trips fill up in peak season — pre-book.
Theme parks
Land of Legends tickets and night shows are popular — book ahead.
Summer peak
July and August are very busy — plan and book early.
Pamukkale tours
Around €30–50 for a Pamukkale day trip with lunch.
Ancient city tours
About €25–45 for a Perge, Aspendos and Side tour.
Cappadocia trips
Roughly €150–250 for a 2-day Cappadocia trip with cave hotel.
Boat trips
Around €15–40 for a day boat trip with lunch.
City tours
About €20–40 for a combined city, waterfalls and boat tour.
How to save
Antalya is excellent value; use the tram, eat where locals do, and combine sights on one day tour.
Antalya through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Sightseeing, ruins and the coast.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm, green and ideal before the heat.
- Best for
- Beaches and boat trips.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot and busy; start day trips early.
- Best for
- Warm sea and sightseeing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A top time for coast and ruins.
- Best for
- Old town, ruins and value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild and quiet; cool sea.