Antalya City Tour with Cable Car & Waterfalls: 8-Hour Guided Day

Ride the cable car to the summit, then descend to waterfalls and the medieval old town

An 8-hour guided tour of Antalya covers the Old Town's Ottoman landmarks, the Lower Duden Waterfall plunging 40 meters into turquoise water, and the Olympos Cable Car rising 1,639 meters above sea level to Tahtali Mountain. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with lunch and your choice of a boat trip or extra time to explore on foot. The tour runs daily and suits travelers who want the city's main sights without arranging transport or navigation themselves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Antalya's city and nature

• Pickup from hotel after breakfast
• Travel to Antalya Old Town (Kaleici)
• Guided walking tour of Kaleici
• Visit Hadrian’s Gate
• Free time or boat tour in Kaleici
• Visit Lower Düden Waterfall and boat ride
• Ride Olympos Cable Car in Kemer
• Stop at Argentum shopping center
• Return transfer to hotel

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel and a 30–45 minute drive to Kaleiçi, Antalya's Old Town. A guide leads a one-hour walking tour through narrow streets lined with Ottoman houses, pointing out Hadrian's Gate—three double marble arches built in 130 AD to honor Emperor Hadrian—and other landmarks that anchor the city's 2,000-year history. After the tour, you either get an hour to wander the old town's cafés and shops, or you board a one-hour boat trip that hugs the coastline, passing the historic city walls and secluded coves from the water.

The tour then moves to the Lower Duden Waterfall, where a 40-meter cascade meets turquoise Mediterranean water. You ride a boat beneath the falls, walk the scenic overlook, or simply stand in the spray—the stop is designed to let you choose how close you want to get. From there, the group travels to the Olympos Cable Car in the Kemer district, 50 kilometers from the city center. The cable car climbs from 726 meters to 2,365 meters in about 10 minutes, passing through cedar and coniferous forest that blankets the Beydaglari National Park. At the summit of Tahtali Mountain, 360-degree terraces open onto views across the Riviera and inland peaks. The descent takes the same route, and the day ends with a return to your hotel around 6 p.m.

Lunch is included, and the tour operates in a fully air-conditioned bus with a professional guide speaking English or German. The itinerary comes in four versions: the basic city tour with waterfalls, the same tour plus a one-hour boat trip, the tour with cable car but no boat, or cable car plus boat. Travelers should have moderate fitness—the cable car and walking tours involve some climbing, though the boat rides and overlooks suit most ages and abilities. Infants can travel in a stroller or on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a one-hour guided walking tour of Kaleiçi Old Town with Hadrian's Gate and Ottoman landmarks.
• lunch.
• an air-conditioned bus with a professional English or German-speaking guide.
• the Lower Duden Waterfalls with boat access beneath the cascade.
• and your choice of either the Olympos Cable Car to 2,365 meters on Tahtali Mountain or a one-hour boat trip along the Antalya coastline, depending on which package you select.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose the cable car option if you want the highest viewpoint and the most dramatic change in elevation; pick the boat trip if you prefer to stay at sea level and see the coastline from the water. The basic package suits travelers who want the Old Town and waterfalls without extra activities, while the combined packages work best for those with a full day and the energy for multiple stops.

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Top questions

What's the Lower Duden Waterfall like when you get there?

The Lower Duden Waterfall drops 40 meters directly into the Mediterranean, creating rainbows in the spray. You can ride a boat beneath it, walk the scenic overlook, or stand at the water's edge—the stop gives you time to choose how close you want to get to the cascade.

How high does the Olympos Cable Car take you?

The cable car climbs from 726 meters at the valley station to 2,365 meters at the summit of Tahtali Mountain, a journey that takes about 10 minutes. At the top, 360-degree terraces let you see across the Turkish Riviera and the inland peaks of the national park.

Can I choose between the boat trip and free time in the old town?

Yes. If you book the tour without the boat trip, you get one hour of free time to explore Kaleiçi's narrow streets, sit in cafés, or shop for souvenirs. If you add the boat trip, that hour becomes a one-hour cruise along the coastline instead, and you skip the free time on land.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, an air-conditioned bus, a professional guide, and entry to the attractions you choose—the Old Town walking tour, Duden Waterfalls, and either the cable car or the boat trip, depending on which package you select. Drinks are not included.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs 8 hours from pickup to drop-off, typically ending around 6 p.m. The timing includes the drive from your hotel, the Old Town walk, the waterfall stop, the cable car or boat, and the return journey.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, infants can travel in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap. The tour involves walking and some climbing, so children should be comfortable with moderate activity. The cable car, boat, and waterfall overlook are accessible to most ages, though travelers with spinal injuries should consult the operator before booking.