🏙️ Discover Antalya with a City Tour
If it is your first time in Antalya, an Antalya City Tour is an excellent way to get to know the destination.
Explore Kaleiçi, Hadrian's Gate, the historic harbour, traditional streets, viewpoints, local cafés and restaurants, while discovering the layers of history that have shaped the city.
Kaleiçi combines traces of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman history and remains one of the most atmospheric areas of Antalya.
A city tour is particularly useful for first-time visitors who want to understand Antalya before exploring the wider region.
🏛️ History & Culture: Perge, Aspendos, Side & Manavgat
Antalya is surrounded by remarkable archaeological sites and ancient cities.
History lovers can explore destinations such as:
Perge Ancient City
One of the region's important ancient archaeological sites.
Aspendos
Famous for its exceptionally well-preserved ancient theatre and impressive Roman heritage.
Side
A historic coastal destination where ancient ruins meet the Mediterranean.
Manavgat
A popular destination combining nature, local life and attractions such as Manavgat Waterfall.
The wider Antalya region offers numerous ancient routes, including Perge, Aspendos, Side, Olympos, Phaselis and Termessos.
These experiences are ideal for travellers who want to combine a Mediterranean holiday with history, archaeology and local culture.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Things to Do in Antalya
Antalya is also a strong destination for family holidays, offering activities that can be enjoyed by different age groups.
Depending on the children's ages and interests, families can consider:
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Antalya Aquarium
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Boat trips
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Family-friendly city tours
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Horse riding experiences
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Wildlife and animal experiences
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Water and entertainment parks
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Relaxing beach days
Families can also combine a relaxing resort holiday with cultural sightseeing and a private or family boat trip. GoTürkiye specifically highlights Antalya as a family destination where beach, resort facilities, historical attractions and boat experiences can be combined.
🦁 Unique & Fun Experiences in Antalya
If you want something different from a traditional sightseeing tour, Antalya also offers a variety of entertainment and experience-based activities.
Depending on the current programme and availability, options may include:
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Lion Safari
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Horse Safari
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Turkish Hammam & Spa
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Entertainment parks
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Shows and evening entertainment
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Special family experiences
These experiences are particularly useful for travellers who want to add something different to their holiday rather than spending every day at the beach.
☀️ Combine Adventure, Relaxation & Culture
One of the biggest advantages of an Antalya holiday is the variety.
You can spend one day relaxing on a boat in the Mediterranean, another day rafting through Köprülü Canyon, and another exploring an ancient city or wandering through the historic streets of Kaleiçi.
Antalya's geography makes it possible to combine sea, nature, adventure, history, food and entertainment within the same holiday.
That means you don't have to choose between a relaxing holiday and an active holiday — you can enjoy both.
🍽️ What to Eat in Antalya
Discovering Antalya is also a culinary experience.
Visitors can try local specialities such as:
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Antalya-style piyaz
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Tahini-based local dishes
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Turkish meze
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Fresh seafood
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Mediterranean vegetables and olive-oil dishes
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Traditional Turkish breakfast
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Local desserts and ice cream
One particularly local combination is Antalya piyaz served with tahini, often enjoyed alongside grilled meat dishes. GoTürkiye also highlights Antalya's fresh seafood, meze, olive-oil dishes, tahini piyaz and local desserts among the region's flavours.
For international visitors, trying local Turkish food is an important part of experiencing the destination rather than simply sightseeing.
🌙 Antalya in the Evening
Your day does not have to end when the sun goes down.
Depending on where you are staying, you can enjoy:
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Dinner in Kaleiçi
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Mediterranean restaurants
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Traditional Turkish cuisine
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Live music
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Evening shows
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Entertainment parks
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Relaxing walks along the coast
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Evening boat experiences where available
Antalya combines a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere with lively evening entertainment, making it suitable for couples, families and groups of friends.
📅 How to Plan Your Antalya Activities
If You Have 1–2 Days
Focus on the highlights:
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Antalya City Tour
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Kaleiçi
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Boat trip
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One nearby activity
If You Have 3–5 Days
You can combine:
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Suluada or Adrasan Boat Tour
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Rafting or Safari
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Side or Manavgat
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Antalya City Tour
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Beach time
If You Have 5+ Days
You have enough time to create a balanced itinerary combining:
Sea + Adventure + History + Nature + Food + Entertainment
This is one of the best ways to experience the different sides of Antalya rather than spending your entire holiday in one location.
💙 PLAN YOUR ANTALYA HOLIDAY WITH EXCURSION HOLIDAY
With so many Antalya excursions and activities available, choosing the right experience can sometimes be difficult.
Excursion Holiday brings together different types of Antalya tours so you can choose according to your interests, travel style and holiday plans.
Looking for adventure?
🏔️ Rafting & Safari Tours
Want a relaxing day at sea?
🌊 Boat Trips & Island Tours
Interested in history?
🏛️ Historical & Cultural Tours
Travelling with children?
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Activities
Looking for entertainment?
🎢 Entertainment & Experience Tours
Want to explore nature?
🌿 Nature & Outdoor
🧡 DON'T JUST VISIT ANTALYA. EXPERIENCE IT.
Discover the Mediterranean, explore ancient history, taste Turkish cuisine, enjoy unforgettable adventures and create memories that last beyond your holiday.
Explore Antalya with Excursion Holiday and find the experience that's right for you.
