Antalya: Old Town Tour, Cable Car, Boat & Waterfall with Lunch

Summary

Antalya’s colorful streets, waterfalls, and a boat ride from Kaleici harbor

You’ll wander Antalya’s Old Town with a local guide who brings history to life, cruise along turquoise waters to Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall, enjoy a Turkish lunch by the sea, and ascend Mount Olympos by cable car for sweeping views—leaving you with memories that linger long after you’ve left.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that clock tower? It’s watched over us for more than a hundred years,” our guide Cem said, tapping his chest like he was sharing a family secret. I liked him right away—he had this way of weaving stories into the stones under our feet as we wandered through Antalya’s Old Town. The air smelled faintly of oranges (or maybe that was just the nearby market), and I kept catching snippets of laughter from shopkeepers leaning in their doorways. We zigzagged past Hadrian’s Gate and the Fluted Minaret—Cem insisted on snapping a photo for us even though my hair was doing its own thing in the sea breeze.

The boat trip from Kaleici harbor was quieter than I expected. There were families pointing at the coastline, kids whispering about pirates (or so I guessed), and the water below looked almost too blue to be real. When we reached Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall—honestly, it thundered so loudly I could feel it in my ribs. Cem grinned at my wide eyes and said something about how locals come here to cool off in summer. I just stood there for a minute, letting the spray hit my face. Lunch after that was simple but good—fresh bread, grilled chicken, tomatoes that actually tasted like tomatoes. The waiter joked about me eating more than my friend; he wasn’t wrong.

I didn’t expect to love the cable car ride up Mount Olympos as much as I did. The climb is slow enough that you notice everything—the pine smell drifting in through tiny windows, clouds moving fast over the Mediterranean far below. At the top, people were mostly quiet, just taking it all in. Cem pointed out where old trade routes once ran along the coast; you could almost imagine caravans winding through those valleys if you squinted hard enough. There was time for tea at the summit café—I burned my tongue because I couldn’t wait for it to cool down.

We finished back in Antalya with tired legs and way too many photos on our phones. What stuck with me most wasn’t any one monument or view—it was how alive everything felt: shopkeepers waving us goodbye, Cem telling stories that made old stones matter again. Sometimes travel sneaks up on you like that.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Antalya's city and nature highlights

• Walk through Antalya old city
• Visit Hadrian’s Gate and Clock Tower
• See Fluted Minaret mosque
• Stop at local souvenir shop
• Enjoy lunch near the water
• Boat cruise to Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall
• Visit Düden Waterfalls and caves
• Take cable car to Mount Olympos summit
• Relax at summit café and view

Top questions

How long does the Antalya city tour last?

The tour is a full-day experience covering several attractions around Antalya.

Is hotel pickup included in this Antalya day trip?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included throughout Antalya.

Does this tour include lunch?

Yes, a traditional Turkish lunch near the water is part of your day.

Are entrance fees covered?

Yes, entrance fees for all listed attractions are included in your booking.

Is there an English-speaking guide?

Yes, an English-speaking local guide leads the tour and shares stories at each stop.

What do we see on the boat trip from Antalya harbor?

The boat cruise offers views of Antalya’s coastline and stops at Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall.

Is the Olympos cable car ticket included?

The cable car ticket may not be included depending on your selected option; check when booking.

Are children or families welcome on this tour?

This Antalya city tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Antalya, entry fees to all main sites like Hadrian’s Gate and Duden Waterfalls, an English-speaking local guide leading every step, a one-hour boat trip along the coast (if selected), a traditional Turkish lunch by the water, plus air-conditioned transport between stops before returning home comfortably in the evening.