How many days do you need in Antalya?

The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 2 days for the top 10 places within walking distance.

What are the top things to do in Antalya?

Highlights: Antalya Mosque, Hadrian's Gate, Antalya Museum, Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque and Hidirlik Tower. The map has 10 things to do in total.

How do you get from the airport to Antalya city centre?

Antalya (AYT): AntRay tram ≈ 50 min; taxi ≈ 25 min

Do you tip in Antalya?

A 5–10% tip is common in restaurants; round up taxi fares.

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Antalya travel guide

10 things to do in Antalya, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Antalya

Antalya Mosque — mosque in Türkiye (visit ≈ 30 min)
Hadrian's Gate — triumphal arch in Antalya (visit ≈ 15 min)
Antalya Museum — archaeology museum in Konyaaltı, Türkiye (visit ≈ 120 min)
Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque — mosque (visit ≈ 30 min)
Hidirlik Tower — tower in Antalya, Türkiye (visit ≈ 40 min)
Murat Paşa Mosque — ottoman mosque in Antalya, Türkiye (visit ≈ 30 min)
Atatürk's House Museum — museum in Antalya, Türkiye (visit ≈ 120 min)
Kesik Minare — structure in Kaleiçi (Old Antalya) in southern Türkiye (visit ≈ 30 min)
Karaalioğlu Park — urban park in Antalya, Türkiye (visit ≈ 45 min)
Kaleici Museum — museum in Muratpaşa District (visit ≈ 120 min)

1-day Antalya walking itinerary

Starting point: Kaleiçi (Old Town). The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 8.2 km · 11,080 steps · 1 h 50 min on the way): Hadrian's Gate → Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque → Antalya Mosque → Murat Paşa Mosque → Antalya Museum → Hidirlik Tower → Atatürk's House Museum → Kesik Minare

Hidden gems and overlooked spots in Antalya

Upper Düden Waterfall — Cool break inside the city: a shady park and a cave path that runs behind the falls. (visit ≈ 45 min)
Perge — Well-preserved ancient city close to town, with a colonnaded street, stadium and Hellenistic gates. (visit ≈ 120 min)
Aspendos Theatre — One of the best-preserved Roman theatres anywhere; still hosts performances in summer. (visit ≈ 90 min)
Termessos — Ancient city hidden in mountain forest on Güllük Dağı, with a dramatic hilltop theatre. (visit ≈ 180 min)
Kurşunlu Waterfall — Tiered waterfall framed by green pools and a forest trail; an escape from the city crowds. (visit ≈ 60 min)
Tünektepe Cable Car — Cable car from the end of Konyaaltı up to a hilltop with views of the bay, city and mountains. (visit ≈ 60 min)
Karain Cave — Huge hillside cave used since the Palaeolithic, among Anatolia's oldest traces of settlement; small site museum. (visit ≈ 75 min)
Phaselis — Ancient port city with three harbours in a pine forest; an aqueduct, a main street and coves for a swim. (visit ≈ 150 min)
Güver Canyon — Deep rocky gorge in Döşemealtı viewed from a lookout terrace; a quiet nature stop away from the crowds. (visit ≈ 45 min)
Sillyon — Ruins of a Pamphylian city on a flat-topped rock near Serik, far less visited than Perge or Aspendos. (visit ≈ 90 min)
Antalya Toy Museum — Small municipal museum of vintage and modern toys, a good stop for families with children. (visit ≈ 40 min)
Side Ancient City — Small town on a peninsula, woven through Roman ruins: a theatre and the seaside columns of the Temple of Apollo. (visit ≈ 180 min)
Olympos Ancient City — Ivy-covered Lycian ruins among pines and bay trees, running along a stream down to a beach. (visit ≈ 150 min)
Chimaera Flames (Yanartaş) — Natural gas flames that have burned from the rocks above Çıralı for millennia; best seen at dusk. (visit ≈ 60 min)

Where to stay in Antalya

Kaleiçi (Old Town): The walled old town; boutique hotels and a short walk to the harbour.
Konyaaltı: A long pebble beach with mountain views; linked to the centre by tram.
Lara: Sandy beach and large hotels; close to the airport.
Işıklar / Hadrian’s Gate: Just outside the old town, near the shopping street and tram stops.

Getting from the airport to Antalya

Antalya (AYT): AntRay tram ≈ 50 min; taxi ≈ 25 min

Getting around

Trams link the old town, Konyaaltı and the airport; pay with Antalyakart or a contactless card. The old town itself is for walking.

Classic places to eat

Piyazcı Ahmet: Antalya-style bean salad with tahini and grilled köfte; unchanged for years.
Parlak Restaurant: An old restaurant near the old town, known for chicken grilled over coals and meze.
Hisar Restaurant: Dining on a terrace in the old walls, above the harbour.
Seraser: Mediterranean cooking in an old mansion.
Şişçi Ramazan: A classic for Antalya-style grilled köfte.

Romantic views

Hıdırlık Tower (Sunset): Sunset over the sea and mountains beside a Roman-era tower.
Karaalioğlu Park (Evening): A shady clifftop park facing the sea.
Old Harbour (Evening): Boats and evening lights in the old harbour.
Lower Düden Falls (Sunset): Where the waterfall drops off the cliff into the sea.

Football stadiums in Antalya

Akdeniz University Stadium: Home of Antalyaspor

Good to know before visiting Antalya

Fine: Insulting the memory of Atatürk, the Turkish flag or state symbols is a criminal offence.
Fine: Exporting antiquities is banned; keep receipts and, for old carpets or objects, ask for a museum export certificate.
Fine: Photographing military zones and facilities is prohibited; obey "military zone" signs.
Fine: Smoking is banned indoors and on public transport; lighting fires in forests in summer is fined.
Warning: Carry your ID or passport; police may ask for it at checks.
Warning: Shops and kiosks may not sell alcohol between 22:00 and 06:00.

Emergency: 112
Plugs: C/F, 230V
Tap water: Tap water is treated, but most people drink bottled or jug water.
Tipping: A 5–10% tip is common in restaurants; round up taxi fares.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Türkiye, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Resmî e-Vize, Wikivoyage — Turkey · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Antalya travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Antalya?: The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 2 days for the top 10 places within walking distance.
What are the top things to do in Antalya?: Highlights: Antalya Mosque, Hadrian's Gate, Antalya Museum, Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque and Hidirlik Tower. The map has 10 things to do in total.
Where to stay in Antalya?: Kaleiçi (Old Town): The walled old town; boutique hotels and a short walk to the harbour. Other options: Konyaaltı, Lara and Işıklar / Hadrian’s Gate.
How do you get from the airport to Antalya city centre?: Antalya (AYT): AntRay tram ≈ 50 min; taxi ≈ 25 min
How do you get around Antalya?: Trams link the old town, Konyaaltı and the airport; pay with Antalyakart or a contactless card. The old town itself is for walking.
What is the emergency number in Antalya?: Emergency: 112.
Do you tip in Antalya?: A 5–10% tip is common in restaurants; round up taxi fares.

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