42 Things To Do In Antalya

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1. Kaleici - Antalya's Old Town

1 km from city center

Village

Kaleiçi, the historic center of Antalya, dates back to Roman times and is located near the city's marina on the Mediterranean coast. Known for its narrow, cobblestone streets and Ottoman-era architecture, it features landmarks like Hadrian's Gate, Kaleiçi Panoramic Elevator, the Clock Tower, and Yivli Minaret. Explore boutique hotels, vibrant shops, and traditional Turkish restaurants while enjoyi (Read More)ng the scenic harbor, from where boat tours can be taken.

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₹1,333

4.1 /5

7 km from city center

Beach

The most popular pebble beach in Antalya, Konyaaltı Beach, is popular for its nightlife. The 13 km long Blue Flag beach comprises sand and pebbles and has a promenade, bistros, cafes, snack stands, and restaurants at the eastern end. It is also famous for jet skiing, swimming, diving, and snorkeling.

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₹2,961

3 km from city center

Waterfall

Duden Waterfalls are located 12 kms northeast of Antalya and meet the sea on the city's southeast coast. It is formed by recycled station water. It consists of Upper Duden Waterfalls in a nature park and Lower Duden Waterfall in the suburb of Lara, east of the Old Town.

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₹2,577

4.0 /5

29 km from city center

Historical Site

The Hadrian’s Gate is a triumphal arch and a historic ruin located on the Ataturk Boulevard in Antalya. It is the only remaining entrance gate in the walls surrounding the city and harbour. It is named the Triple gate due to three archways standing gallantly on four large vertical pillars. It is also the entrance to Kaleici’s beautiful historic quarter filled with houses, restaurants, and shopping (Read More) outlets.

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5. Antalya Museum

4.5 /5

3 km from city center

Museum

One of the largest archaeological museums in the city, the Antalya museum is located just 3 km west of Kalekapisi in Konyaalti. It consists of 13 large exhibition halls and one open-air exhibit. Ancient sculptures of Greek gods and goddesses, Hercules marble statue, pottery, sarcophagi and the Ottoman collection of weapons, apparel, and artefacts from the Old Stone Age are showcased here.

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₹888

3 km from city center

Historical Site

Situated close to the Antalya province of Turkey, Aspendos is a famous historic attraction that was once a Greco-Roman city in Pamphylia. It is divided into the Lower and Upper City and is renowned for its magnificent architecture dating back to the Antiquity. The most famous attraction here is a Roman theatre which is among the best-preserved ones in the world. Aspendos is mostly visited on a tou (Read More)r from Antalya and Side.

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₹3,421

7. Perge

4.2 /5

3 km from city center

Historical Site

An ancient city situated amidst the Catarrhactes and Cestrus rivers, east of the Antalya province in Turkey, Perge dates back to the Bronze Age. It is famous for its splendid architecture associated with the Hellenistic Period and is home to several impressive structures. The highlight of Perge is the Stadium of Perge and a Greco-Roman theatre. Another popular attraction is Hadrian’s Gate, a three (Read More)-arched marble gateway with intricate carvings.

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₹3,421

4.3 /5

10 km from city center

Beach

Lara Beach, also called the Las Vegas of Turkey, is located to the east of Kaleici, Antalya. The beach is 15km long. However, only 2km on the west side is for the public and include showers, umbrellas, sunbeds, changing rooms, a beach promenade, etc. There are also watersports, such as jet-skiing, windsurfing, kite surfing, paragliding, banana boat rides, and more.

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₹2,961

24 km from city center

Historical Site

Termessos is a mountaintop city and one of the best-preserved ancient locations in Turkey, famous for the remains of old structures. It is located in the Gulluk Dagi National Park north-west of Antalya, divided into the Upper City and Lower City. Also called Eagle’s Nest, it is visited for its natural and architectural splendour. Termessos has ruins of the temples, cemeteries with rock-cut tombsto (Read More)nes, houses, statues, etc

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₹5,676

4.1 /5

5 km from city center

Aquarium

Antalya Aquarium, in the city centre, holds the record for the world's longest tunnel aquarium at 131m, spread across roughly 40 thematic sections covering different seas and oceans. The attached Snow World Ice Museum recreates igloos and a House of St. Nicholas indoors, with a small cafe serving Turkish snacks.

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₹2,270

4.2 /5

2 km from city center

Landmark

Roman Harbour, commonly known as the Old Tower, is situated at the end of the historical city of Kaleici. The harbour is now home to multiple yachts and other vessels that are open to the public for short cruises. It is lined with restaurants and cafés which are filled with customers in the evening coming from the nearby Kecili Park or Antalya Bazaar to watch the sunset and splendid views of the M (Read More)editerranean over a cup of coffee.

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₹3,288

4.0 /5

13 km from city center

Cable Car

The Antalya Cable Car, also called Tunektepe Teleferik, is one of the best ways to view the scenic landscapes. It begins at the Sarısu station on Konyaalti Beach. Tunektepe is more than 605m above sea level and on its crest, there are restaurants, a playground for children, a club, and several binoculars to view the splendid surrounding views. The cable car takes around 9 minutes to travel 1,706 m (Read More)eters to the top. It has 36 cabins and each can hold 8 people.

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₹2,577

13. Yivli Minare

3.8 /5

1 km from city center

Mosque

Yivli Minare Mosque, Alaaddin Mosque or Ulu Mosque, is a 13th-century historical mosque situated in the old city centre of Kaleici. It is one of the first Islamic buildings to have been built in Antalya. It is part of a complex structure called Külliye and stands tall at 38 metres. There is also a museum within it showcasing the lifestyle and living standards of the ancient people of Antalya

4.3 /5

66 km from city center

Waterfall

The Manavgat Waterfall is one of the most visited waterfalls in Turkey. It is located 3 km from Manavgat city, and a few kilometers from Side city. It’s a low beautiful waterfall that is spread over a large area. There are several restaurants, cafes, tea gardens, and seating arranged on a promenade near the falls. It is, thus, popular for picnics. The rate of water flow is also ideal for river ra (Read More)fting.

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₹2,577

26 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

A huge amusement park, Land of Legends, is located about 1 km from the coast near Belek. The theme park has various attractions such as a fairytale castle, a water park, an adventure park, and the Land of Legends Kingdom Hotel. Popular attractions at the theme park include a dolphin show, a boat parade and the Masha and the Bear theme park. The water park has more than 50 slides and offers diving (Read More)lessons for a fee. If you stay at the Land of Legends Kingdom Hotel, you have free access to the entire facility.

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₹1,066

4.4 /5

21 km from city center

Waterfall

Kursunlu Waterfall is a breathtaking and tranquil waterfall located 19km northwest of Antalya along the Antalya-Serik-Alanya highway. It is a tributary of the Aksu river and forms a natural pool where the water falls from roughly 18m. It is a great place to hike or walk in nature, surrounded by pine trees. There are several picnic spots around the area and a pretty little café.

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₹1,387

3.9 /5

24 km from city center

Cave

Karain Cave is an archaeological site dating back to the Palaeolithic period located in Yağca Village northwest of Antalya. A one-day excursion from Antalya and often a part of the trek to nearby Termessos, it is mainly visited for its historical significance. Karain Cave is also the oldest human habitation in the province and the largest inhabited cave in Turkey.

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₹1,766

4.0 /5

2 km from city center

Garden & Park

Karaalioglu Park runs along a clifftop in the Kilicarslan district, with views over the Mediterranean and the Beydaglari mountains from its garden paths and fountains. It's a short walk from Kaleici and the harbour, making it an easy add-on rather than a separate trip.

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₹1,333

35 km from city center

Adventure Sports

Koprulu Canyon is located in Manavgat, Antalya, surrounded by a national park of the same name. It is most famous for river rafting. There are several agencies offering a range of packages for rafting in the clear waters of the river Köprüçay. Most rafting tours offer pick-up, drop-off, and lunch and last between 7 and 24 hours, depending on the package chosen.

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₹1,333

32 km from city center

Village

Olympos or Olympus is situated along the Mediterranean coast in Turkey’s Antalya province and is a tropical village that is perfect for a relaxing vacation. It is known for its Roman theatre, a bridge, a temple, a Byzantine basilica, chamber tombs and defensive walls, all of which are in ruins. This ancient city also lies on the way to the Olympos Beach which is ideal for swimming, relaxing, obser (Read More)ving the caretta caretta (sea turtles), and watching the sunset.

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₹4,176

Day Trip 4.2 /5

44 km from city center

Historical Site

The ancient city of Phaselis was a Roman and Greek settlement. Its ruins today are found in Tekirova, Kemer in the Antalya province. The 24m wide main street of the city still exists and along its sides are the ruins of stores and shops. The ruins of public places, such as the large and small Roman baths, the Tetragonal Agora, and Domitianus Agora are also seen on the side of the main street.

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₹2,222

4.0 /5

136 km from city center

Beach

Kaputas Beach in southwestern Turkey is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the country for its clear turquoise Mediterranean waters, golden, fine sand, and a metre-high cliff. The beach has a breathtaking landscape, an ideal destination for those who love swimming and sunbathing. Umbrellas and sunbeds are usually available at a fee. Showers, toilets, changing rooms are also available, (Read More) along with a snack bar.

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₹2,961

2 km from city center

Sightseeing

Located in the centre of Antalya, Republic Square is one of the city’s most famous historical landmarks. A popular tourist attraction buzzing with cafes, and live music bands, it is also close to the city ports for those who want to relax and enjoy the shoreline view after a tiresome day of sightseeing. The square is particularly popular for the Ataturk Monument, a bronze handiwork built in 1964, (Read More) representing Turkey’s rise to power.

1 km from city center

Shopping Market

Antalya has more than 80 markets and bazaars selling handicrafts, spices, jewellery and clothing. The Old Market, north of the Clock Tower on Kazim Ozalp Caddesi, is one of the largest, with narrow lanes of clothing, leather, carpets, and gold and silver jewellery alongside the city's main food market.

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₹2,522

Nightlife

Antalya's nightlife centres on three areas: Kaleici's bars and rooftop lounges, Lara Beach's larger clubs, and Alanya's beach parties a little further along the coast. Beyond clubs, the city runs a regular calendar of comedy nights, theatre, concerts and open-air movie screenings through the summer season.

Boating & Cruises

Sunset or dinner cruises from Antalya last 3 to 5 hours and depart from different ports. Marinas, such as Kas Marina and Antalya Çelebi Marina offer vegetarian options and alcoholic drinks for a fee, in addition to the usual dishes. These cruises offer a delicious dinner and the opportunity to swim and explore the nightlife on the sea.

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₹1,333

2 km from city center

Boating & Cruises

Gulet boat rides are luxury boat tours on traditional wooden sailing vessels. These are ideal for day trips or longer cruises with stay cabins and seating space. They sail to several destinations from Antalya and can be booked online, or through local tour operators and hotel concierge services. The costs starts from EUR 700 per day depending upon the type of vessel, services and luxury provided a (Read More)nd number of days of stay. Most of them depart from Kaleiçi Marina.

Tours starting from
₹2,577

2 km from city center

Boating & Cruises

Explore the history of Turkey through the Demre, Myra, and Kekova tours. The tour covers the main attractions of Myra, Demre, and Kekova, a sunken city. The tour can be done as a boat tour booked online or through local travel agents. It is a 14-hour tour, including lunch, all entrance costs, and hotel pick up and drop off. It starts at EUR 80 per person. It is operational in April to November.

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₹3,155

4.3 /5

110 km from city center

Island

Kekova is an island near Demre known for its ancient and mysterious sunken city. The region covers half-submerged remains of a sunken Lycian town and some remains from the Byzantine era. Swimming, snorkelling, diving, and jet-ski rides are forbidden here. However, you can board chartered boats to enjoy a good view of the ruins, which are clearly visible only a few metres below the clear waters. A (Read More)boat can be rented from Antalya and the trip can be combined with Demre, Kaş, or Üçağız village.

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₹6,043

4.3 /5

129 km from city center

Rocks & Canyons

Sapadere Canyon is a rugged canyon known for its waterfall and clear pool and is a popular picnic spot. It is located in the middle of the majestic Taurus Mountains in Sapadere Village. The water which flows in the pool from the mountains is very cold and rich in oxygen and often a delight and a challenge to take a swim in. It takes a 30-minute hike through the wooden trails to reach the canyon.

4.0 /5

2 km from city center

Historical Site

One of the oldest surviving monuments in Antalya, Hidirlik Tower, is an ancient colossal edifice located in Hesapsi Sokak of the Old Town district. This 46 feet Roman tower dates back 2000 years and provides a great view of the garden area, bushes, and the blue margins. However, this tower is not open to the public. Instead, visitors can stroll around the landmark and enjoy the view.

8 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Aktur Amusement Park, in the Konyaalti district, has rides split across age groups, from twisting roller coasters to a horror tunnel. Its centrepiece is the Heart of the Park Ferris wheel, advertised as one of Turkey's largest, with a 20-minute rotation giving panoramic views over Antalya.

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₹1,333

4.0 /5

6 km from city center

Shopping Mall

TerraCity is one of the largest malls in Antalya, Turkey. A number of national and international brands have stores within the mall complex. There are more than 150 shops that offer a wide range of products ranging from clothing, jewelry, gadgets, toys, etc. For kids especially, there is a children’s amusement park and various rides.

Tours starting from
₹1,333

29 km from city center

Hiking

Starting at Fethiye and going till Antalya, the Lycian way is a 540 km long stretch of marked hiking trails amidst Turkey’s beautiful beaches, jungles and mountains. While it takes roughly 30 days and a decent trekking experience to complete the entire path, Lycian Way is split into many smaller route options for tourists with the limited time that offer the thrill and adventure of hiking, preciou (Read More)s memories to take back home, and unforgettable views.

2 km from city center

Museum

Antalya Toy Museum, located next to the panoramic elevator in the Kaleici area, showcases most of the domestic and foreign cartoon characters from the 1980s. Ranging from the setup of original houses with bedrooms and kitchens made for barbies back in the time to Aladdin, Smurfs, Cinderella and her pumpkin carriage, the museum is choke-full of animal sculptures and fairy dolls.

Tours starting from
₹888

3.9 /5

12 km from city center

Waterfall

Antalya is known for a rural limestone area or limestone farmland that is home to several karst springs along with waterfalls and sinkholes. Pınarbaşı and Kırkgöz, which lie northwest of Antalya, have a few karst springs and sinkholes but the most impressive waterfall is in Dudenbas which cascades down a narrow gorge. The best way to explore the area is to walk or hike.

Day Trip

Things To Do

A full-day 8-hours Jeep Safari to Taurus Mountains offers several stops at village mosques and traditional folklore houses with lunch. The tours include all entrance costs, refreshments, English speaking guide, hotel pick up and drop off options. It can be booked from several tour operators and travel agencies in the Antalya and Alanya regions. Starting costs are EUR 42.

Tours starting from
₹2,035

Day Trip

Things To Do

A day trip to Pamukkale from Antalya is a 14 hour tour with a trip to Hierapolis, Cleopatra Pool, and travertines. It includes hotel pick up and drop off from Antalya, English speaking guide, breakfast, lunch, and entrance fee to Hierapolis and Pamukkale travertines. This day trip can be booked online through various travel platforms or directly with local tour operators in Antalya. Starting costs (Read More) are €46.42 per adult.

Tours starting from
₹1,999

Adventure Sports

Saklikent Ski Centre is located 35 kilometres from Antalya city centre. The sports area is located in the village of Saklıkent in the Taurus Mountains at an altitude of 1,850 to 2,547 metres. The ski centre is fully equipped with 10 km of ski slopes, 3 ski lifts and hotels in the centre. The ski season usually starts in mid-December and lasts until the end of March or the beginning of April. The s (Read More)lopes are groomed and graded according to difficulty. Ski equipment can be rented on-site, including snow suits, ski boots and ski goggles.

10 km from city center

Fairs & Festivals

The Sandland Festival, which is one of the largest sand events in the world, is also known as the Sand Sculpture Museum of Antalya. It is an open-air exhibition of sand sculptures that takes place in the summer on the beach of Lara. In the exhibition, about 8 to 10 sand sculptures are displayed every day, which are made by sand sculptors from all over the world. Every year, the sculptors work toge (Read More)ther to sculpt 10,000 tons of sand on an area of 7000 square meters on the coast of Lara beach. The exhibition's theme is determined yearly and ranges from politics to fantasy.

2 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

Antalya State Theatre, also known as Antalya Devlet Tiyatrosu, is located in Cumhuriyet. The theatre is known for its admirable Turkish plays and performances for children and operates from October to the end of March. The theatre was built in 1993 and is an important landmark in Turkey for art lovers.

2 km from city center

Spa & Wellness

The Demirhan Bath is located in the Muratpasa district of Antalya. The hammam offers an experience of traditional Turkish massage. The experience includes a steam bath lasting several minutes, a vigorous scrub, and an oil massage and soap wash. It has two sections, one for men and one for women, with different entrances. Depending on the package chosen, the hammam has a heated marble platform, a s (Read More)team room, and other services. The cost depends on the package chosen by the customer.

Tours starting from
₹1,111

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FAQs on Antalya

What are the top hotels in Antalya?

There are 409 Hotels in Antalya which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Antalya are Villa Begumhan, Villa Porta, Villa Emel, Antalyaloft, Ecohomes Corporation, Hotel Casa De Padre. You can see all the hotels in Antalya here

How can I commute within Antalya?

This city is known to have a good transportation system and hence you can easily commute to numerous locations with the help of private buses as well as the local train system. If you wish to go to a longer distance then metro would be a good option, however in case planning to travel nearby then you might consider getting a cab.
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Things To Do In Antalya

"Turkish Beaches and Roman Ruins"

42 Things To Do In Antalya

1. Kaleici - Antalya's Old Town

2. Konyaalti Beach

3. Duden Waterfalls

4. Hadrian's Gate

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5. Antalya Museum

6. Aspendos

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7. Perge

8. Lara Beach

9. Day Trip to Termessos

10. Antalya Aquarium

11. Roman Harbour

12. Antalya Cable Car

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13. Yivli Minare

14. Manavgat Waterfall

15. The Land of Legends

16. Hike to Kursunlu Waterfalls

17. Karain Cave

18. Karaalioglu Park

19. Rafting at Koprulu Canyon

20. Day Trip to Ancient Olympos

21. Phaselis

22. Kaputas Beach

23. Republic Square

24. Shopping in Antalya

25. Enjoy the Nightlife in Antalya

26. Antalya Dinner Cruises

27. Gulet Boat Trip

28. Demre, Myra & Kekova Tour

29. Kayak Over Sunken Ruins in Kekova

30. Sapadere Kanyonu

31. Hidirlik Tower

32. Aktur Park

33. Shopping at Terra City Mall

34. Lycian Way

35. Antalya Toy Museum

36. Karst Springs

37. Jeep Safari Tour to Taurus Mountains

38. Day Trip to Pamukkale

39. Skiing At Saklikent

40. Sandland Festival

41. Antalya State Theatre

42. Demirhan Bath

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