Bodrum overflowing with boutiques, bars, cafes, and restaurants is considered a sophisticated resort yet some 20 minutes away a rare opportunity to visit an un-spoilt mountain village and experience rural Turkish life, almost unchanged for centuries. Meet the humblest peasant whose generosity and kindness never fail to surprise and show hospitality that’s long forgotten. Visit the tea house, the mosque, and some local houses where you will experience delicious Turkish Cuisine and local spirits. In the end, you will see an impressive display of local handmade kilims and carpets made by villager women
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $69.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
visit the village, different life of Bodrum. our guide picks up you from Bodrum hotel which is a 25-minute drive to the village. you will see a coffee shop, tobacco farm, olive oil factory, handmade rugs, and kilims. you can buy olive oil, fig, olive soap, and organic products from locals. if you want you can buy handcrafts and handmade carpets firsthand.
1-2 days before the tour, we send you the location via WhatsApp
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bodrum Village Tour with Group lasts about 4h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $37 per person for this Bodrum experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $69. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM.
Children aged 1–11 pay from $23, adults from $37.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 1-2 days before the tour, we send you the location via WhatsApp Pickup points include Portofino Boutique Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bodrum Onelli Travel.
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Bilingual guide, with English. Very passionate, makes you want to know more about Turkish culture. Very professional.
May 9, 2026 Ivana D Avis visite village Bodrum Tripadvisor review: Bodrum Village Tour with Group Guide bilingue, avec l’anglais. Très passionné, donne envie de mieux connaître la culture turque. Très professionnel.
We really liked our guide Tony. He was so willing to share about life in the village. He took special care to make sure we would get good photographs. It was also wonderful to meet local people who let us take their pictures. We met a 92-year-old lady in her home. We saw the inside of a traditional home. Tony told us all about the plants and trees and their uses. Tony took us inside the mosque and explained the basic tenants of the Muslim religion. We saw how the wool for making rugs was died and had a demonstration of a woman working on the rug loom. Inside the carpet cooperative we saw many beautiful carpets and were educated about the different regions of carpet making and styles. We were never pressured to buy a rug which we really appreciated. In fact, we did end up buying some rugs which will be shipped home to us. We felt good about supporting a cooperative where the rug makers receive 90% of the money. We had lunch in the restaurant with traditional Turkish food served by the local ladies. I think this would be a great tour for families to take their children so they could have a glimpse of village Turkish life. I highly recommend this trip to the countryside to anyone who wants to understand Turkish village life. Gerry. Winnipeg. Canada
Dear Gerry, Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your time in the village and that Tony helped make the experience so memorable. What you described is exactly what we hope our guests discover on this tour: not simply a sightseeing visit, but a genuine opportunity to meet local people, enter a traditional home, learn about village life, Turkish culture and religion, discover how wool and handmade carpets are produced, and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by local villagers. We are especially pleased that you appreciated the relaxed approach at the carpet cooperative. Our intention is to introduce our guests to the centuries-old Turkish carpet and kilim tradition and to the people who keep this craft alive — never to make anyone feel pressured to purchase. We are delighted that you eventually found some carpets you loved enough to take home with you, making them a very special and lasting reminder of your time in Turkey. Your comment that this tour is suitable for families is also greatly appreciated. We believe that seeing how people actually live, meeting local families and discovering traditional crafts can be much more meaningful than simply visiting another tourist attraction. We will certainly share your kind words with Tony. We have been operating in Bodrum since 1990, and experiences like this are particularly important to us because they allow our guests to see a more authentic side of Turkey. Thank you again, Gerry, for recommending the tour so warmly. We hope your carpets arrive safely in Winnipeg and that they will always remind you of your wonderful day in the Bodrum countryside. We would be delighted to welcome you and your family back to Turkey one day! Kind regards, Bodrumtour Team
A wonderful glimpse into village life … and an excellent meal of local food prepared by local cooks. A great tour.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed this glimpse into authentic Turkish village life and, of course, the delicious local lunch prepared by the village cooks. This experience is designed to be much more than a sightseeing tour. With **hotel transfer, a professional guide and a traditional local lunch included**, our guests can leave the busy Bodrum coastline behind and discover a completely different side of Turkey — local villages, traditional life, handmade crafts, local food and genuine Turkish hospitality. For travellers who want to experience something beyond the usual beaches and tourist attractions, this is a wonderful way to spend a day in the Bodrum countryside. You get to meet local people, see how they live and enjoy food prepared using traditional local recipes. We have been operating in Bodrum since 1990, and introducing our guests to authentic local experiences is something we are particularly proud of. Thank you again for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back to Bodrum for another memorable experience! Kind regards, Bodrumtour Team
Very nice tour!! People in village were very nice and their hospitality superseded my expectations. Tour guide very professional and knowledgeable.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted that the warm hospitality of the local villagers exceeded your expectations. This is exactly what makes our village tour special — it gives our guests the opportunity to meet local people, experience genuine Turkish hospitality and discover a side of Turkey that is very different from the usual tourist attractions. We are also very pleased that you found your guide professional and knowledgeable. A good guide can make all the difference when discovering the local culture, traditions and everyday life of the region. For travellers visiting Bodrum who would like to go beyond the beaches and busy tourist areas, this is a fantastic way to spend a day experiencing **authentic Turkish village life, local culture, traditional food and genuine hospitality**. Our company has been operating in Bodrum since 1990, and we are proud to share these authentic experiences with travellers from around the world. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Bodrum for another memorable experience! Kind regards, Bodrumtour Team
The same trip I had was a perfect adventure and a great time there with Eslaan our guide and helped us so much to make our trip best part of memories and in this regard I am here to write my satisfaction about this tour
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great time and that your experience became one of the best memories of your holiday. A special thank you for mentioning **Eslaan**. We are very happy to hear that his friendly and helpful approach made your day even more enjoyable. We will be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back to Bodrum for another unforgettable day! Warm regards, **Bodrum Tour Team**
With this Best and amazing Trip You can have the best look and days here in Turkey The Trip was the trip to take rest and Escape from The Rush life of Daily Routine and this way was a perfectly organized and done .
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your lovely review and for describing your experience as a **“Golden Trip.”** We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it a perfect way to relax, slow down and escape from the rush of everyday life. This is exactly the kind of experience we hope our guests can enjoy while discovering the beauty and authentic side of Bodrum and Turkey. It is also wonderful to know that you found the trip well organized from beginning to end. Thank you for choosing us and sharing your experience with other travellers. We hope to welcome you back to Bodrum again for another beautiful day! Warm regards, **Bodrum Tour Team**
We had a great Bodrum city with Michael it was just not a trip but a true lovely experience and the schedule was also very epic they did and maintained all very well I Loved the trip so much and organized in a very Amazing way all was excellent.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time exploring Bodrum with **Michael** and that you felt it was more than just a tour, but a truly memorable experience. It is especially nice to know that you appreciated the itinerary and organization of the day. We always do our best to make every part of the experience enjoyable, relaxed and well planned for our guests. We will be very happy to share your kind words with Michael and the rest of our team. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back to beautiful Bodrum very soon! Warm regards, **Bodrum Tour Team**
Caption Tony was a great tour guide, Took his time to show and explain everything. I Unplugged from the world and connected with the beauty of traditional craftsmanship or carpet weaving. An unforgettable moment of tranquility. Also how could I forget about the delicious lunch! Yum
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your beautiful review! We especially loved reading that the experience gave you the opportunity to **unplug from the world and find a moment of peace and inspiration**. This is exactly what makes our Bodrum Village Tour so special — it is not simply about sightseeing, but about slowing down and discovering the authentic traditions and local life that still exist beyond the busy tourist areas. We are delighted that **Tony** took the time to explain everything and made the experience so enjoyable for you. We will be very happy to share your kind words with him. Traditional carpet weaving and craftsmanship are such an important part of our local culture, and we are glad that seeing these traditions up close became an unforgettable part of your day. And of course, we couldn't forget the lunch either! 😊 We are very happy you enjoyed it. For travellers who want to discover **a different and more authentic side of Bodrum**, away from the crowds and closer to local culture, we truly believe this is an experience not to be missed. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Bodrum for another memorable experience! Warm regards, **Bodrum Tour Team**
Very nice tour, you get to see an area that is somewhat hard to reach as a tourist. Abdullah our guide was amazing and explained everything in detail. There is a carpet shop for the local cooperative. You will have a presentation about the carpet making at the end of the tour and a chance to buy carpets if you want.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed discovering a side of Bodrum that many visitors never get the opportunity to experience. This is exactly what makes our **Bodrum Village Tour** special — leaving the busy tourist areas behind and visiting an authentic local village that can be difficult for travellers to discover on their own. We are especially happy that you enjoyed the detailed explanations from our guide. Our aim is not simply to show guests the village, but to help them understand the traditions, lifestyle and culture that have been preserved here for generations. The **traditional Turkish carpet weaving** experience is certainly one of the highlights. Seeing how these beautiful handmade carpets are created, learning about the techniques and craftsmanship behind them, and visiting the local cooperative gives our guests a closer look at an important part of Turkish culture. Purchasing a carpet is, of course, completely optional. Another part we love about this experience is enjoying an **authentic local lunch**, with traditional flavours and warm Turkish hospitality — making the day as much about tasting local life as seeing it. For travellers looking for something beyond the beaches and busy streets of Bodrum, we truly believe this tour offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the **real, traditional and authentic side of the region**. Thank you again for joining us and for recommending the experience. We hope to welcome you back to Bodrum for another memorable day! Warm regards, **Bodrum Tour Team**
A very interesting excursion with family or friends.Despite our approximate English, the Guide, Metin, used easy vocabulary, spoke slowly, very attentive.We visited a carpet factory, very interesting.But , we stayed hungry, because we did not visit a tobacco factory, tea, olive oil, mosque .... Too bad.
Cher client, Merci beaucoup d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience à **Etrim** ! Nous sommes très heureux que vous ayez apprécié cette excursion ainsi que l’accompagnement de **Metin**. Nous attachons beaucoup d’importance à ce que nos guides s’adaptent à leurs visiteurs, et nous sommes ravis de savoir qu’il a pris le temps de parler lentement, avec un vocabulaire accessible, afin que vous puissiez profiter pleinement de la visite malgré la barrière de la langue. La découverte du **tissage traditionnel des tapis** est l’un des moments forts de cette excursion. Ces tapis faits à la main, les techniques transmises de génération en génération et le savoir-faire des habitants permettent de découvrir une facette authentique de la culture rurale turque. Nous comprenons également votre déception concernant les autres visites que vous espériez faire. Notre excursion est principalement consacrée à **la vie traditionnelle du village d’Etrim, à l’artisanat local et au tissage des tapis**, ainsi qu’à la découverte de l’hospitalité et de la cuisine locale. Les fabriques de tabac, de thé ou d’huile d’olive ainsi que la visite de la mosquée ne font pas systématiquement partie de l’itinéraire. L’un des plaisirs de cette journée est également de pouvoir déguster un **repas traditionnel et authentique**, préparé dans l’esprit de la cuisine locale, loin des restaurants touristiques de Bodrum. Pour ceux qui souhaitent quitter les plages et les quartiers animés pendant quelques heures, Etrim offre quelque chose de très différent : **un aperçu du vrai Bodrum rural, de ses traditions, de son artisanat et de son mode de vie.** Merci encore pour votre visite et pour vos remarques constructives. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d’un prochain séjour à Bodrum ! Bien cordialement, **Bodrum Tour Team**
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrum Village Tour with Group | 4h 30min | 4.9 (16) | $37 | |
 Authentic Bodrum Village Life & Rug Weaving Experience | 3–6 hours | 4.8 (88) | $57 | View |
 Etrim Village Travel Program | 3–5 hours | 4.9 (7) | $50 | View |
 Shore Excursion, Wine and Village Tour from Bodrum Port | 6 hours | 5.0 (1) | $155 | View |
 Bodrum Orak Island (Turkish Maldives) Boat Trip | 6 hours | 4.7 (457) | $32 | View |
 Boat Trip to the Turkish Maldives- Orak Island | 7 hours | 4.9 (310) | $34 | View |
 Private Bodrum City Tour for Cruisers | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (241) | $99 | View |