Explore the enchanting city of Bodrum on our captivating city tour where history, culture, and stunning vistas await. Traverse the maze-like streets adorned with whitewashed houses and vibrant bougainvillea, discovering the ancient wonders of the Castle of St. Peter and its fascinating Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Windmills and Amphitheatre. Our Bodrum city tour promises an unforgettable tapestry of experiences. Book now and unravel the secrets of this Turkish gem!
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Your guide will be waiting to meet you at the port. After you’ve been welcomed, your guide will take you to Bodrum Castle which is known as the Castle of St. John, it sits high on a rocky peninsula on the site of the original Carian settlement. St Peters Castle, set in the harbor with five imposing towers and seven gates. The castle is home to the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology and you will visit its many fascinating displays including the dungeon, secret museum in the Snake Tower, German, English, and French towers, and a hall with ancient coins and jewelry.
After the Mausoleum, we will visit the windmills near Bodrum harbor. Windmills made of stone and lined with wooden planks, and were used from the 18th century until the 70s by local people. They’re being renovated as a tourist attraction on the hill and our guide will be stopping to take pictures.
The next stop will be the Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassos, dated back to the 4th century BC with a 5.000 capacity.
As final, you will have chance to experience a real village-life in Turkey. We would like to introduce you to the local cultural aspects of Bodrum by showing handmade Carpet & rug art.
Your guide will be holding a sign which contains your name
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Bodrum Shore Excursion from Bodrum Port - NO HIDDEN COST lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $70 per person for this Bodrum experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Children aged 3–6 pay from $35, adults from $70. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Your guide will be holding a sign which contains your name
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 13 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Sellcherk was an excellent guide. We had a great day seeing all the sites of Bodrum. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you had a great day exploring Bodrum with Selçuk. His knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach help make every tour a memorable experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another fantastic adventure in the future! 🌿✨
The day started out great with an on-time pickup and tons of information about the history of the area. We got started early, so we got to many of the sites before the crowds arrived, which was nice, despite the driver getting lost trying to go to every site (the guide said he was new). The village was lovely, the lunch was an excellent way to try many local dishes cooked by a woman who took a lot of pride in her food. We also greatly enjoyed the rug-making demonstration, which gave us an appreciation for the effort and attention to detail paid for each rug. On the way back, we asked if we could try Turkish coffee and the guide agreed, said he would place an order, and we could go pick it up. However, he ended up taking us to an underground jewelry store, where we did indeed get a cup of coffee, but also got trapped in a sales pitch by a man trying to sell us Zultanite jewelry. This was followed by a gift shop on the way out selling knock off handbags and rugs, where the worker said our van would take 10 minutes to arrive despite being parked in the same parking space the entire time we were inside. The whole thing seemed very shady and we did not appreciate being funneled through this scam of an operation under the guise of getting a cup of coffee. Up to that point, the tour was great.
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. 😊 We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the historical sites, the village visit, the delicious homemade lunch, and the rug-weaving demonstration. It’s also great to know that arriving early helped you experience many of the sites before the crowds. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the disappointment regarding the coffee stop. Your expectation was simply to enjoy an authentic Turkish coffee experience, and we completely understand why being taken to a jewelry showroom felt misleading. While local artisan workshops and showrooms are sometimes included as optional cultural stops, our intention is never for guests to feel pressured or uncomfortable. We truly appreciate your honest comments, as they help us improve our tours and better communicate what guests can expect. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide an even better experience in the future. 🌿✨
The tour was excellent! We hit all the major stops, got to learn a lot about the history of the area, and stopped in a local village for a delicious lunch. Our guide, Ferudun, was a wealth of information and interesting facts and we had a great day with him. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re very happy to hear you enjoyed the tour, the historical sites, and the local village lunch experience 😊 Ferudun will be delighted to know his knowledge and guidance made your day so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in Turkey! 🌿
My wife and I booked a 33-day adventure through Türkiye. As part of our tour, we booked the “Private Bodrum Shore Excursion.” This was a private trip arranged by Smart Türkiye Tours and guided by Selçuk Kaya. Given the overall duration of our trip, we worked with Selçuk to tailor this segment to focus on our interests. Bodrum is a bustling city on the southwest coast of Türkiye. The marina and castle areas are very lively with many shops, restaurants and bars. The Bodrum Castle and Underwater Archeological Museum were fascinating. The castle is well preserved and presents its history with thoughtful displays. Overall, it was a marvelous trip made even better by the attention and guidance of Selçuk. He is a great person and guide. He was with us for the entire 33-day journey. Selçuk was very helpful regarding all travel necessities providing recommendations for restaurants, local dishes, and options for coffee and tea. He helped with ATMs, mailing postcards, and even identifying laundry locations. We highly recommend Selçuk!
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed feedback! 😊 We’re truly delighted to hear that your 33-day journey through Turkey was such a memorable adventure and that your Bodrum experience became one of the highlights of your trip. It’s wonderful to know that Selçuk Kaya helped tailor the experience to your interests and supported you throughout the entire journey with such care and professionalism. Your kind words about his guidance, local recommendations, and thoughtful assistance with everyday travel needs mean a lot to us. We’re very proud to have Selçuk as part of our team, and we’re sure he will be deeply touched by your appreciation. Thank you for choosing Smart Turkey Tours and for recommending Selçuk so highly. We hope to welcome you back to Turkey again for another unforgettable adventure!
We had a fantastic day in Bodrum thanks to this very well-organized private tour. From the beginning, everything felt professional and smooth. The team clearly has a lot of experience with cruise guests, and that gave us great peace of mind. Our guide was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in making sure we had a great time. We visited all the major highlights like Bodrum Castle and the ancient theater, but what stood out most was how relaxed and personalized the experience felt. There was no rush, and we could enjoy each stop at our own pace. The service quality was outstanding throughout the day, from the comfortable vehicle to the perfect timing back to the port. You can tell this is a company that knows what they are doing. We would absolutely book with them again and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bodrum on a cruise.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful day in Bodrum. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!
We had booking with Vip Bodrum Tours via Viator and everything just great. We met with our guide at the port on time and enjoy our time in Bodrum during the day. After the tour back to port on time. We recommend this company.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that everything went perfectly, from meeting your guide on time at the port to enjoying your day in Bodrum and returning comfortably on schedule. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again!
I booked a private Bodrum tour with the same company, and once again everything was excellent. I was picked up directly from my hotel in Bodrum, and the service was smooth, punctual, and very comfortable. The guide made the day truly enjoyable with great insights and a personalized itinerary. If you want a high-quality, private experience in Bodrum, I definitely recommend this company. I was very satisfied with the tour!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that your private Bodrum tour was smooth, comfortable, and personalized just the way you wanted. It was a pleasure to host you again, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!
The tour met all expectations. The guide was knowledgeable, excited and passionate about the local history. We got picked up and dropped off on time. All experiences were memorable. We were out and about most of our port time site seeing and experiencing the local vibe. Definitely recommend to anyone trying to make the most of the port time or a day in Bodrum
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful day in Bodrum. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!
Dennis was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge about the history of the sites and country was fantastic. He made it all so easy to understand and remember. We traveled with our autistic adult son and Dennis' patience and kindness were greatly appreciated!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your tour was one of the highlights of your trip and that you enjoyed spending time with Dennis. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to see you again on another adventure in Turkey!
We visit Bodrum city during our cruise holiday. We booked tour excursion a month before with Vip Bodrum Tours and they do not request any deposit which is suprised me! Anyway we met with our guide Selcukk easily. He was friendly and informed. We loved Bodrum by the way. We learned this is a resort city and we want to come back and stay longer here. I can recommend this company to anyone who will visit Bodrum. Our day trip went just great! Thank you.
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the private Bodrum shore excursion and discovered Bodrum Town with our knowledgeable guide. It’s nice to hear that. We hope to see you soon in Turkey again!
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