Antalya: City Tour with Waterfalls & Cable Car or Boat

Summary

Antalya’s old streets waterfalls cable car or boat lunch

You’ll feel Antalya shift under your feet—from cool mist at Duden Waterfalls to tangled alleys of Old Town and out onto the Mediterranean by boat or cable car (weather decides). Expect honest food, small surprises (like tart pomegranate juice), and real stories from your guide along the way.

What’s the experience like?

Someone hands me a slice of simit—still warm, nutty with sesame—just as our minibus pulls up near Duden Waterfalls. I can hear the water before I see it, that low rushing sound that drowns out the city for a minute. Our guide (Cem, who has this habit of calling everyone “my friend”) waves us over to the lookout. The spray is cool on my face and there’s this sharp smell—wet stone, maybe moss? It’s louder than I expected. A couple of local kids are trying to get their selfie stick just right and laughing when it almost drops in.

We pile back in and wind through Antalya’s traffic. Cem points out where old city walls used to stand—he says if you look close you can spot Roman stones mixed into modern shops. The Old Town is all twists and turns; I lose sight of half our group for a second near Hadrian’s Gate. There’s a woman selling pomegranate juice by the clock tower (I try some—tart enough to make my eyes water). Lunch is somewhere tucked away down King Street, grilled chicken and rice, nothing fancy but honestly perfect after walking so much.

I’d been looking forward to the cable car, but today it’s closed for wind. Cem shrugs like this happens all the time and says we’ll do an old city boat trip instead. The harbor smells like salt and sunscreen; gulls everywhere. Floating out from the Roman harbor, Antalya looks different—white houses stacked on cliffs, orange roofs bright in the sun. Someone asks about Kursunlu waterfall but Cem says it’s dry this week (summer thing), so we stick with Duden. I still think about that view from the water though—you know when something just feels bigger than you thought?

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Antalya city tour with waterfalls

• Visit panoramic Mediterranean sea view
• See Düden and Kursunlu waterfalls
• Explore most beautiful Antalya waterfall
• Enjoy nice scenery at Düden Waterfalls
• Tour Hadrian Gate and Roman Harbour
• Walk past Clock Tower and King Street
• Discover Antalya Old City

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Antalya city tour?

Yes, hotel pickup is included except for Belek, Kemer, Side, and Alanya hotels which require an extra transfer fee.

What happens if the cable car isn’t operating?

If the cable car is closed due to weather or maintenance, an old city boat trip is offered instead.

Are entry tickets included in the tour price?

Yes, all entry tickets are included in your booking.

Is lunch provided during the day trip?

Yes, lunch is included as part of your Antalya city tour experience.

Are Duden Waterfalls always flowing?

Duden Waterfalls may run dry during summer; another waterfall will be visited if needed.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options and most areas are wheelchair accessible.

How long does it take to reach Duden Waterfalls from Antalya center?

Duden Waterfalls are about 10-15 minutes’ drive from central Antalya.

Can infants join this tour?

Yes, infants are welcome; they must sit on an adult's lap or use a stroller/pram.

What’s included

Your day includes comfortable air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup (except certain areas), all entry fees for attractions like Duden Waterfalls and Old Town sights, a traditional Turkish lunch mid-way through exploring Antalya’s streets or coastline, plus insurance and taxes covered before you head back in the afternoon.