Temple of Apollo Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Temple of Apollo. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Perge, Aspendos, Side & Waterfalls Tour
• Temple of Apollo, Aspendos, and Manavgat Waterfalls Day Tour from Alanya
• Perge, Aspendos, Side and Waterfall Sightseeing Daily excursion
• Duden Waterfalls Temple of Apollo and Aspendos Day Tour
• Apollo Temple, Perge Ancient City, and Waterfalls Tour with Lunch

While the open-air ruins of the Temple of Apollo are free to visit, it’s worth visiting with a guide to gain insight into Side’s ancient history. Full-day tours of Side, including the Temple of Apollo, start at US$50 or US$62 for a tour of the ancient cities of Side, Perge, and Aspendos.

The Temple of Apollo is open 24/7, allowing you to visit anytime or night. The quietest time to visit is early morning, before the tour buses arrive, while the best views are at sunset—just don’t expect to have the place to yourself!

Yes. While there’s little to see at the Temple of Apollo itself, a guide will help you explore all of Side’s ancient ruins, many of which are dotted around the modern town. Many tours combine Side with the Pamphylian city of Perge and the Roman amphitheater of Aspendos nearby.

While time-crunched travelers can make a quick 10-minute photo stop at the Temple of Apollo, most visitors spend between 20 and 40 minutes exploring the site. You can get up close to the restored pillars, stroll around the surrounding temple ruins, and photograph the temple and its ocean views.

The Temple of Apollo is one of Side’s most famous ruins, dating back to the 2nd century AD. The temple is dedicated to Apollo, the Greek god of music, healing, and light, and it’s easy to see why—the coastal location is incredibly stunning at sunrise or sunset.