Things to Do in Alanya – Must-Do Activities

Plan your time in Alanya with top-rated activities such as boat tours, castle visits, cable car rides, and relaxing on the beach.

What to Do in Alanya for a Memorable Day

Frequently Asked Questions About Things to Do in Alanya

🏰 What are the top attractions in Alanya?
Alanya Castle, the Red Tower, Cleopatra Beach, and the Damlataş Cave are among the most visited places in town.
🚡Can I take a cable car ride in Alanya?
Yes! The Alanya Teleferik takes you from Damlataş to the castle, offering great city and sea views on the way up.
⛵ Are boat tours available every day in Alanya?
Yes, there are daily boat trips including pirate boats, sunset tours, and family-friendly cruises with swimming stops.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What activities are available for kids in Alanya?
Kids enjoy the Alanya Aquapark, Dolphin Park, and mini jeep safaris. The boat tours with foam parties are also fun for families.
🌲 Is there a good place for hiking or nature walks?
Yes, Sapadere Canyon and Dim River Valley are great spots for nature lovers, just a short ride from the center.
🏖️ Where can I swim in Alanya?
Cleopatra Beach is the most popular, but Keykubat Beach and Portakal Beach also offer clean and calm waters.
🕌 Are there any cultural places to visit?
Yes, you can visit historical sites like Alanya Castle, the Ethnographic Museum, and ancient ruins around Side and Aspendos.
🎉What kind of nightlife does Alanya offer?
Alanya has beach clubs, bars near the harbor, and several open-air discos that stay active during the summer.
🍢Can I try traditional Turkish food in Alanya?
Definitely! Try dishes like kebab, gözleme, fresh seafood, and local desserts at family-run restaurants or coastal cafes.
🛍️ Are there shopping options in Alanya?
Yes, the local bazaar, Alanyum shopping mall, and small souvenir shops around the harbor are popular for shopping.

Things to Do in Alanya for an Unforgettable Day

Alanya is one of the most attractive towns on Turkey’s southern coast, offering a wide range of things to do for visitors. From historical sites like the Alanya Castle to relaxing days at Cleopatra Beach, the town has something for everyone. The cable car ride to the castle and a walk through the old town are highly recommended for first-time visitors.

One of the must-do activities in Alanya is spending time on the water. Daily boat trips, snorkeling tours, and private yacht rentals are popular among travelers who want a relaxing day along the coastline. For a more personal and comfortable option, you can rent a yacht in Alanya and enjoy the Mediterranean at your own pace.

Other popular activities include visiting Dim Cave and Dim River, enjoying a traditional Turkish bath, or joining a jeep safari through the Taurus Mountains. Whether you're into nature, culture, or just want to unwind, Alanya offers well-rounded options for a memorable holiday.

Guest Reviews for Activities and Day Trips in Alanya

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Very professional company. I have used them for the second year on the run. I recommend you use this company for all your tours in Alanya.

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Today, we went to the Dolphinarium with the office team. Everything was on time, no delays. After making the reservation, we got a quick response. Id...

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Booked 3 excursions with them for a big group of 15. I did some last minute bookings but they were accommodating and delivered. The family really enjo...

User Image Michał Wyzujak

Everything was great! Good contact with office,fast responding. Good price. Organisation was also very good:) I sincerely -recommended:)

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Everything was great, we got the maximum experience.

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Everything went top-notch, thank you for the emotions gifted during your tours, only good impressions and unforgettable feelings!!!

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Great trip, really cool travel agency, nice people working there and providing us with attractions. Prices much lower than the competition! I recommen...

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It was a great experience. The instructors were very good and understanding. The equipment was nice. In other words, top-notch.

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Super cool and friendly staff. Great food, wonderful entertainment. We enjoyed it. Prices are just perfect, everything is included. We happily look fo...

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User Image Марина Гоглева

Thank you so much for the tours, nice pricing, and top-notch organization. I contacted the manager via WhatsApp, they responded quickly and advised me...

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User Image Becky Coombs

We took the Alanya Cable Car tour. It was fabulous. We were picked up on time from our resort in Incekum by open air jeep which was a lot of fun and v...

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I highly recommend this travel agency. We booked two tours online; the service was outstanding and prices were attractive. We really appreciate the to...

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User Image Ahmet Akca

It was very nice. Everything was as described on the website. We were very pleased. If youre looking for value for money, you can choose this. We than...

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Great tour, all fine, you can book

User Image Burak Sargın

Everything was very beautiful.

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The team is fantastic and very attentive. They assist in every possible way they can. Ive done many ship tours before but this is the first time Im gi...

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Perfect, I highly recommend it to everyone. Greetings.

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User Image Kacper Bednarczyk

Highly recommended! The trip was a great success :) both kids and adults had a pleasant time :)

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User Image Dejan Lukic

City tour was a good 3 hours trip. It's a good way to visit Alanya fortress (with a cable car), and another hill where the sign "I love Alanya" is loc...

User Image Елена Иванова

Went fishing, liked everything, they picked us up on time, delivered the same, fed us fish. However, the promised fish finder was not there, perhaps t...

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Loved it! The staff was friendly and the transfer was comfortable. The trip left bright and pleasant impressions.

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User Image Natalja Taniel

Friendly, quick, and professional. We took a tour to the Green Canyon and liked everything about it. We submitted a request for the tour online late i...

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User Image Charlie Parker

My girlfriend and I went on the Alanya Sapadere Canyon Tour. The whole day was incredibly well planned out. Our driver Kadir was funny and made our ex...

User Image Janob Zokirov

It was fun and price was affordable. Don't buy tickets from street tours they tried to charge more money. I bought directly from Alanya tour. I recomm...

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Unvergessliche Tag in Suluada , super organisiert. Wir sind pünktlich abgeholt und alles reibungslos gelaufen. Preis-Leistung stimmt 100%. Kann man nu...

User Image Roy Altena

Nice trip, well organized. Fun guide and delicious food. The canyon is really beautiful.

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The office organizes amazing trips. I highly recommend it 😊 …

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User Image Mateusz Skwarun

Everything went great. The atmosphere was enjoyable. Its definitely worth it for such a price.

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User Image Elif Yüksel

I really enjoyed the tour, it was both affordable and amazing, thanks.

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User Image Kseniya Chernoknizhnikova

Вчера вернулись с экскурсии из Каппадокии! Всё очень понравилось,отель супер,всё экскурсии прошли прекрасно! Поездка на джипах по долинам была великол...

User Image Grzegorz Chrapek

Everything is great, the trip is worth the price.

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User Image Piotr Maślak

We had the pleasure of going on a trip to Pamukale and Ephesus. The organizing of connections from multiple cities was flawless. Our guide on both tri...

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We went on a jeep safari to Green Canyon with Alanya Tours, and it was full of attractions 😁. The trip was successful, a great experience, we recomme...

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Wonderful people, fantastic experience. They really take care of your safety. The drivers are great. I wholeheartedly recommend The Best Tours.

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User Image Magdalena Zielinska Fraszczak

Everything is very well organized. I recommend it.

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User Image Tomasz Knapek

I booked a paragliding flight in Alanya online. Everything was perfectly fine, and the price seemed to be one of the best in the area.

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User Image Dana Nechyporenko

We took the cable car and visited the Green Canyon! Both tours are interesting and give you a good value for your money. Id suggest taking a jacket fo...

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The wildest trip Ive ever been on, with a great atmosphere, an awesome driver, and a guide that left us totally amazed, something incredible. Its some...

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User Image Aysun Şekercii

They picked me up from the door and dropped me off, I joined alone and really had a lot of fun. The food at Dim Tea was also good. Normally, its impos...

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User Image Piotr Ciszowic

Fajna wycieczka. Po górzystych terenach Alanyi. fajne miejsca do zwiedzania w niektórych miejscach można się ochłodzić w wodzie podczas postoju. Bitwy...

User Image Eivind Steffensen

We booked a day trip to The Land of Legends with Alanya Tours and everything went smoothly. The driver picked us up on time and was very friendly. We’...

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Meryem was really nice and sweet. Easy to communicate and quick answers. Even we missed one trip, didn't have any complain to book it again. I will de...

User Image Alexander Incognito

I really enjoyed the 5 in 1 Turkey Tour from Alanya. It was packed full of interesting experiences. The drivers and the photographer were fun and crea...

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User Image Nicole W

Had a great time on the fishing tour with my boyfriend. We both caught fish. The guides were very friendly and they played good music. The food was lo...

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We took a trip to Side with Alanya Tours. This trip also included a visit to the Aspendos amphitheater, which is not usually part of the cheaper trips...

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User Image Татьяна Гордова

Thanks a lot for the tours! I liked everything 👍 We took a tour to the Altynbishek cave. Everything went great 👌 I recommend it! The guide, Deni, te...

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Ive been on five tours around Alanya and I really enjoyed them. Each tour was special and interesting in its own way and Im glad I was able to go thro...

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User Image Marek Weihberg

I highly recommend Alanya Tours. We were on the Jeep Safari tour and it was a lot of fun. Waterfall, Dim river and cave, lunch, fruit tasting. And wat...

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We went for rafting amazing fun with a great guide. was a long drive there but well worth it. lots of fun on the rapids and also joining in with other...

User Image Rudolf Storch

We took our kids (8 years old) on the rafting, buggy, zipline tour. From pick up to drop off, we were very satisfied. The tour guides were responsive...

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User Image Dariusz Sitko

I highly recommend. The trips were well-organized. We went to a local Hamman and a Jeep Safari with various activities. There were 4 adults and 6 kids...

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User Image Mayda Lstyle

On July 20, I booked a tour via Alanya Tour to the Sapadere Canyon. Within five minutes of confirming, they sent me a message with the pickup time. Th...

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User Image Karol Owsianka

Świetnie zorganizowany trip do Kanionu Sapadere. Biuro, jego pracownicy, organizator Meryem, kierowca Mehmet oraz bardzo zabawny przewodnik o imieniu...

User Image Michał Golec

Great trip. We used the Dolphin Show option. Transport and organisation at a high level. Air-conditioned bus, nice driver. We will definitely use it :...

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We booked a quad bike tour. They quickly guided us through the logistics and answered all our questions. We really enjoyed the quad ride. All the nece...

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User Image Monika Ka

This is the second year in a row that weve used Alanya Tours and Id recommend them. We bought tickets for the water park twice and swimming with dolph...

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User Image Nadine Walther

Had a fantastic Jeep safari today into the Taurus Mountains which included a water fight, a stop at a waterfall, and a visit to Dim Cave. It was a ver...

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User Image Ben Read

Great day out, fun trip and easy transfers. Staff all very helpful. Would use company again

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