Antalya Tour: Tunektepe Cable Car, Duden Waterfall & Kaleiçi

Two waterfalls where fresh water meets the sea, reached in one morning from the cable car above the city.

A private full-day tour of Antalya with hotel pickup, featuring a Tunektepe Cable Car ride over the Mediterranean coast, visits to Duden Waterfall and Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall where the river flows into the sea, time in the Old Town's ancient harbor and streets, and lunch included. A live guide in English or German narrates the route and stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Duden Waterfalls1h · entry included
2. Antalya Old Town1h · entry included

Explore Antalya's natural and historic sites

• Pick up from hotel at 09:30 am
• Ride Tunektepe Cable Car for views
• Visit Düden Waterfall and relax
• Enjoy lunch at Düden Waterfall
• Visit Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall
• Explore Antalya Old Town landmarks
• Return to hotel by 16:00

The experience

Kaleiçi, Antalya's Old Town, sits at the heart of this tour. The day starts with hotel pickup around 9:30 am, then heads west to the Tunektepe Cable Car for a ride to the top, where the Mediterranean spreads below the city. From there, the route moves to Duden Waterfall, about 15 kilometers from the city center. A natural landmark that has become Antalya's symbol. You get nearly an hour to walk around the falls, and lunch is served on-site. The tour then continues to Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall, 8 kilometers south, where the Düden River drops 40 meters directly into the sea, creating a cloud of mist that rises over the water. A boat trip runs near this second waterfall, and the Youth Park nearby offers a viewing point with cafeteria and picnic space.

The Old Town itself holds several stops: Hadrian Gate, the Clock Tower, the Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower, and the ancient harbor where fishing boats still tie up. These landmarks sit within the charming streets of Kaleiçi, and the guide walks you through them as part of the route. Private transportation means no shared van stops or group waits: the driver and guide work to your pace. Return to your hotel happens around 4 pm, though the full day can stretch toward 10 hours depending on how long you linger at each site.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• a live guide in English or German.
• Tunektepe Cable Car ride.
• lunch at Duden Waterfall.
• parking fees.
• and a boat trip near Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 12:00

AgesAdult (11 to 61 years) · Youth (8 to 10 years) · Child (5 to 7 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

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Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English or German, so choose this tour if you're comfortable following commentary in one of those languages. The private format means no group schedule to follow: the route and pace work around your interests and energy level.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 10 years); Child (5 to 7 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is Duden Waterfall and why is it important to Antalya?

Duden Waterfall is a natural landmark about 15 kilometers from Antalya's city center that has become the symbol of the region. The water flows from the Kepez Hydroelectric Power Plant and attracts both local and foreign visitors for its scale and beauty. You spend nearly an hour there during the tour, with lunch provided on-site.

Where does Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall flow, and what makes it different from Duden?

Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall is 8 kilometers south of the city center, located along the Lara road. Unlike Duden, this waterfall drops 40 meters directly into the sea, where the Düden River reaches the Mediterranean. The impact creates a visible cloud of mist over the water, and boat tours operate nearby.

What does the Tunektepe Cable Car ride include, and what will I see from the top?

The Tunektepe Cable Car takes you to the top of the ridge overlooking Antalya, where you get a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea and the city spread below. The ride is part of the tour itinerary and happens early in the day before heading to the waterfalls.

What is included in the Old Town section of the tour?

Kaleiçi, the Old Town, includes stops at Hadrian Gate, the Clock Tower, the Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower, and the ancient harbor. These landmarks sit within the charming streets of the historic district, and your guide walks you through them as part of the full-day route.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup happens around 9:30 am. Return to your hotel is scheduled for approximately 4 pm, though the full day can extend toward 10 hours depending on time spent at each site.