Antalya: City tour with cable car, boat trip & lunch

Summary

Wander Antalya’s old streets, ride a mountain cable car & feel the spray of Duden Falls

You’ll sip tea in Antalya’s old town with locals, ride the Olympos cable car above city rooftops, cruise by boat to Duden Waterfalls where sea spray cools your face, and share lunch in a sunlit courtyard — moments that linger long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely stepped out of the van when our guide, Emre, waved us over to a tiny café near Kaleici’s stone arch. He ordered tea for everyone — “çay,” he said, showing us how to say it (I still can’t get the ‘ç’ right). The owner smiled and handed out tulip-shaped glasses. The street was busy but not rushed; I could smell bread baking somewhere close by. Emre pointed at the old Roman walls and told us how his grandfather used to sneak through them as a kid. It felt like we were getting let in on something locals actually talk about, not just tourist stuff.

The Olympos cable car was next — honestly, I didn’t expect my stomach to drop so much when we started climbing. The view over Antalya is wild: red roofs tangled with palm trees, then suddenly all that blue sea. There was this moment when the wind rattled the cabin and everyone went quiet except for one little kid who just giggled. Up top it was cooler, almost sharp air, and you could see all the way to the mountains behind us. I tried to take a photo but it doesn’t really catch what it feels like up there.

Later we drifted along the coast on a small boat toward Duden Waterfalls. The water smelled faintly salty and fresh at once — hard to explain unless you’ve been near Mediterranean cliffs before. When we got close enough, spray hit my face and I heard someone laugh behind me (maybe at my hair sticking up). Lunch was back in Kaleici: grilled chicken with rice and those sweet tomatoes that taste better than they look. Emre sat with us and told stories about growing up here; he even recommended where to buy real Turkish delight (not the touristy kind). I bought some for my aunt but ate half on the bus home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Antalya City Tour Highlights

• Hotel pickup
• Visit Antalya Marina and city sites
• Boat trip to Duden Waterfalls
• Lunch in Kaleici Old Town
• Break and store visit
• Cable car ride (optional)
• Drop off at accommodation

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Antalya city tour?

Yes, round-trip hotel transfer is included for all guests.

Does this tour include lunch?

Yes, a local lunch is part of the experience during your break in Kaleici.

Will I have an English-speaking guide?

Yes, an English-speaking local guide leads the tour.

Are entrance fees for Duden Waterfalls covered?

Yes, entry fees for Duden Waterfalls are included in your booking.

Is the Olympos cable car ride part of every booking?

The cable car is included only if you select that option when booking.

How long does the Antalya city tour last?

The tour starts in the morning and finishes in the afternoon.

Can infants join this day trip?

Infants are welcome but must sit on an adult’s lap during transfers.

Is there free time during the tour?

Yes, you’ll have some free time in Kaleici for shopping or exploring on your own.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip hotel pickup in air-conditioned vehicles, entry fees for Duden Waterfalls, a guided boat trip if selected, an English-speaking local guide throughout Antalya’s highlights, a traditional lunch in Kaleici’s old town district, and tickets for the Olympos cable car if you book that option before returning in the afternoon.