Ancient Perge, Aspendos Amphitheater and City of Side Tour
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Antalya, Turkey
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cover top sights surrounding Antalya during this attraction-packed, full-day, small-group tour. Highlights include the ruins of the Bronze Age-era Greek city of Perge, the massive Roman amphitheater of Aspendos, and Side’s coastal Temple of Apollo. Lunch and hotel transfers are also included.
- A full-day, small-group tour of Antalya’s top surrounding attractions
- Cover a mix of natural and historical sights spanning thousands of years
- Listen to in-depth commentary from your guide within a group capped at 15
- Relax with comfortable ground transfers and hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- Lunch
- Professional Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance Fees (if option selected)
- Drinks on lunch time
- Entrance fees(30€)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pick-up from hotels in Antalya, Lara, Kundu, Kaleiçi, Konyaaltı. The tour starts from Antalya. If your hotel is not listed please contact us.
Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
1
Perge Antik Kenti
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Aspendos Ruins
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
ARGENTUM
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Apollon Temple
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 665 reviews
Inham_H, Mar 2026
The minibus used for transport was old, uncomfortable and had a very long crack on the windscreen from one end to the middle. This shows how much this company cares about the safety of their drivers and customers. I would strongly recommend not to book any tours with this company.
alexsu7, Mar 2026
Very informative and fun tour of 3 amazing places in Antalya. Our guide Ozzy was great! Very knowledgeable and engaging.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting Perge, Aspendos, and Side, and that the tour was both informative and fun for you. These ancient sites are truly remarkable, and we’re glad Ozzy’s knowledge and engaging guidance helped make the experience even more special.
Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable Tourmania adventure in the future!
Kind Regards
🧿Tourmania Team
Kristyna_G, Dec 2025
The tour guide was fantastic. The history of these places is amazing... the Hittites, Greek Gods & Goddesses, the Roman Empire, Alexander the Great.... you're in places where the things you learn in history become more than just stories from a book.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience with us!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Ancient Perge, Aspendos Amphitheater and City of Side Tour. These incredible sites truly bring history to life, and it’s great to know that our guide helped make the stories of the Hittites, Greek mythology, the Roman Empire, and Alexander the Great feel real and vivid during your visit.
We’re glad the tour allowed you to experience these legendary civilizations not just as chapters in a book, but as living history right before your eyes.
Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on another unforgettable journey soon!
Warm regards,
The Tourmania Team
Arush_K, Nov 2025
The places you get to see are really cool, I wish I had more time in Side to be honest. The guide was very knowledgeable and we had a great time
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting Perge, Aspendos, and Side, and that you had a great time with our knowledgeable guide. Side is indeed a place where many guests wish they had more time — we completely understand!
We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
Warm regards,
The Tourmania Team
Richard_F, Sep 2025
Great day trip to Perge, Aspendos and Side all in one trip. The tour guide Aught was brilliant and very informative on all aspects of the tour itinerary. Top job done 👍
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the Ancient Perge, Aspendos Amphitheater and City of Side Tour. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the full-day trip and found Aught’s guidance both brilliant and informative.
Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you on another Tourmania adventure soon!
Warm regards,
The Tourmania Team
Kevin_S, Jul 2025
Our guide, Ozzy, was knowledgeable and friendly. He gave ample time at each stop to explore on our own. Perge and Aspendos were fascinating, the waterfall not so much. But we live in Oregon where the waterfalls are plentiful. It was a very hot day and the van was sweltering. Better air conditioning would have helped tremendously!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Guest ;
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that Ozzy provided knowledgeable and friendly guidance, and that you enjoyed exploring Perge and Aspendos at your own pace. We appreciate your honest feedback about the waterfalls and the heat—coming from Oregon, we understand how impressive waterfalls can be! We're sorry the van’s air conditioning wasn’t up to par and will work on improving that for future tours. Thanks again for your review, and we hope to welcome you back for a more comfortable adventure next time!
Warm regards,
The Tourmania Team
Sheryl_B, Jun 2025
Arrangements with the tour company were good & we were picked up as arranged. The visits to the sights were amazing although it was difficult to understand the guide at times. The waterfall visit was very rushed and it was very busy there. The included lunch was very good. It was good to have time in Side although we would have liked a bit more! The amphitheater at Aspendos and the Apollo ruins were breathtaking. We were unlucky to have a very long drive back to Kaleici due to a crash, it was very hot in the minibus although the a/c was fully on. We were tired and hot but we wouldn’t have missed seeing the sights!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the amazing sights, including the amphitheater at Aspendos and the Apollo ruins, as well as the lunch and time in Side.
We apologize for the difficulties in understanding the guide at times and for the rushed visit to the waterfalls. We also regret the uncomfortable journey back due to the traffic and heat, despite the air conditioning being on.
Your comments are valuable and help us improve the experience for future guests. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour soon.
Warm regards,
Rod_P, Jun 2025
This was a full day of seeing various historical sites near Antalya. Each one was pretty spectacular. I liked that the group size was not too big. We also had independent explore time at each stop, which I loved.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
hank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the variety of historical sites near Antalya and appreciated the smaller group size. It’s great to hear you liked having independent time to explore each stop at your own pace. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Miguel_T, Jun 2025
Spent more time in the bus than looking at places.
Waterfall is a waste of time.
Lunch was ok. Tour guide was knowledgeable but clearly over doing so many tours.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your tour. We’re genuinely sorry that the balance between travel time and sightseeing didn’t meet your expectations, and that the waterfall stop wasn’t as enjoyable as hoped.
We’re glad to hear you appreciated the knowledge of our guide! Your feedback on pacing and time spent on the bus is very important to us, and we’ll use it to improve future tours so every guest can get the most from their day.
We truly value your input and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour that better fits your expectations.
Warm regards,
Tourmania Team
Frank_G, Jun 2025
Our pick up was on schedule and our guide, Ozzy, was knowledgeable and passionate about his craft and clients. The only thing that I would consider changing is the “waterfall” portion of the tour. The historical sites were amazing and the theatre was simply breathtaking.
Thank You
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad to hear that Ozzy provided knowledgeable and passionate guidance, and that you enjoyed the incredible historical sites and breathtaking theatre. We appreciate your honest feedback about the waterfall portion and will take it into consideration to improve the tour experience. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
savita_h, May 2025
A beautiful day. Many thanks to our guide Ozzie who made my day by letting us sit right in the front of the van. I can say that I had the best views of the road and the surrounding scenery. The ruins at Perge are remarkably preserved and the theater at Aspendos is as good as whole. We climbed all the way upto seats above and the view of the theater was breathtaking from there. The sea side city of Side is charming with lots of restaurants serving sea food. There is a little bus that takes you from the parking lot to the entrance of the ruins. We also stopped at a Zultanite factory. I thought the price, the make and finishing here were better than the other places that we had previously visited. Lunch was a buffet at a very sweet village overlooking the river. The drinking yogurt here was homemade and delicious. Our last stop was at Manavgat waterfall. The place was serene and peaceful. The perfect place to end our wonderful day.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful day exploring with us, and that Ozzie helped make it extra special. Sitting at the front for the best views is a great tip — we’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way.
It’s fantastic to know that the historical sites like Perge, Aspendos, and Side left a strong impression on you, and that the Zultanite stop and homemade yogurt at lunch were memorable highlights. We're especially happy to hear that the peaceful atmosphere at Manavgat waterfall was a perfect end to your tour.
We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
Jeremy_M, Apr 2025
Trip was excellent, our guide, Ibrahim, was very welcoming and gave a great overview of the sites. Highly recommended
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us amazing review - it's much appreciated!
Gemisola_A, Apr 2025
Very knowledgeable tour guide.
Lovely excursion, good value for money.
Definitely one to try in Turkey
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us amazing review - it's much appreciated!
Zvonimir_U, Apr 2025
Great tour, everything was on time and our guide was very knowledgeable about history and this place. Recommended
Hayfa_A, Feb 2025
A very worthwhile trip our tour guide Ozi was very friendly, informative and professional. Definitely recommend
Response from Host, Feb 2025
We are so grateful for your 5-star review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the
community.
Yan_X, Dec 2024
We had an incredible experience on the Ancient City Perge, Aspendos, Temple of Apollo & Waterfalls Tour! My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. The historical sites were fascinating, and the views were absolutely stunning. Our tour guide was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable, making the experience even more enjoyable and informative. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the beauty and history of the area!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so happy your visit went so smoothly.
Kind Regards ;
Tourmania_team
KokOnn_P, Dec 2024
Very relaxing and enjoyable family trip. Could have spent longer time at Side, lots of shops, Apollo temple, enjoying the seaside cafe
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We will share this with the team to let them
know to keep up the amazing work !
Zi_L, Dec 2024
The tour organiser never picked me up. I tried messaging them on the Viator app and on WhatsApp - they never replied on the app, and they replied to my WhatsApp messages two hours after the scheduled pickup time. When I asked for my refund, they said it was my problem for missing the trip and were frankly quite very rude about the whole thing.
I wasted an entire day in the city and the expenses spent at the hotel. I would not have stayed in Antalya if not for this trip. As a result of Tripmania's incompetence and unresponsiveness, I had to have an empty day. And due to their obstruction, I am still waiting for my refund and am not sure whether I will get it.
Please kindly avoid this. What a disappointment.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Zi_L,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’ve carefully reviewed our records for the past 30 days, and we couldn’t find any instance of a missed pickup or unaddressed communication matching your experience. It’s possible that there may have been a mix-up with another tour operator.
At tourmania, we take customer satisfaction very seriously and always strive to provide clear communication and reliable service. If you believe there’s been an oversight, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at support@tourmania.com with your booking details. We’d be happy to investigate further and assist in resolving this matter.
We hope to clarify this situation and ensure your concerns are properly addressed.
Best regards,
Tourmania team
Arvin_G, Dec 2024
Good tour of the ancient structures of this area. Guide was hospitable and nice. Aspendos theatre was pretty cool
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and
helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Wasim_D, Dec 2024
Good value great historical site seeing. Highly recommend. Gives you a greater appreciation of turkey 🇹🇷
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and
helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Seda_M, Dec 2024
Our tour guide Oğuzhan was wonderful. He provided the right amount of information, made sure all guests were attended to, and led us from one place to another (4 sites in total) so efficiently and without the feeling of being rushed. He was very good in setting the expectations, and made the tour very enjoyable, educational and yet relaxed.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us a amazing review.
Christal_S, Nov 2024
Great tour, it was one of my favorite I did in Antalya. The tour guide (Recep) was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Definitely check it out!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and
helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
RonandMary_C, Oct 2024
The lectures by our guide who shared his vast knowledge with us.
He very passionate regarding the history that many of us have not heard before.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us amazing review - it's much appreciated!
Scott_S, Sep 2024
My wife and I read a ton of reviews before booking this, and there were endless 5 star reviews, it was almost hard to find a negative review. I wish there had been more clear feedback so we could have made a more informed decision before booking. I’ll try to highlight the pros and cons so hopefully this will help other people.
Pros:
Ibrahim was friendly and knowledgeable. He brought the city of Perge to life with the information he shared and the parts that he showed us. This was our favorite part of the tour, and I really wish we had spent more time here and had more free time to explore. I almost think this city/ruins are more interesting than Pompeii. There was almost no one there besides us, and nothing is roped off so you have the freedom to get up close and explore which is really cool. We also really enjoyed the Aspendos theatre which is the 4th and final stop. It is in excellent condition and we had a great time walking around. One last thing we’d like to highlight is the driver. We’ve taken a few Yellow Taxis around Turkey, and every time has been borderline terrifying. The driver on this tour felt very professional and drove responsibly which we appreciated .
Cons:
Side is the 2nd stop and felt like a complete waste of time. On top of this, the entire town feels like a massive tourist trap. To get here is a 1 hour drive from Perge, there are people everywhere and the entire town feels like one of those fake Disney towns with tons of overpriced shops selling junk. There are some ruins here in the city with the most impressive being a temple to Athena. It was interesting to see, however if you’ve been to Athens and the Acropolis this will be a big disappointment. If there had been more history, ruins, or even information about the town this might have been a more meaningful stop, however given the little time we had in Perge I would have rather cut this stop from the itinerary. The 3rd stop was the Manavgat waterfall. I know the Antalya region is known for their waterfalls, so I had higher expectations. It was disappointing, but my wife and I also enjoy several waterfalls near our home that are more impressive. The most disappointing part about this stop is how much time you spend here. It feels like an unnecessary stop and takes time away from the more impressive parts of the tour. In addition to this, the “air conditioned van” was not well air conditioned. My wife felt sick for half the day because of how hot it was. The air conditioning was working, but it didn’t do a great job of cooling the van and it didn’t have vents for the passengers in the rear (we did this at the end of September). Finally the restaurant was a total flop. We expected a pretty casual experience and knew it was going to be a buffet. The food was gross though and my wife ended up just eating the boiled potatoes that were served (we’ love Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food too).
Overall:
Perge and the Aspendos theatre are incredible and I would strongly encourage people to visit these 2 sites and make sure you have a guide so you can make the most out of your visit. I think this tour tries to pack in too many stops that don’t add much value to the tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback regarding the Ancient Perge, Aspendos Amphitheater, and City of Side Tour. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed Perge and the Aspendos Theatre, and that Ibrahim and our driver contributed positively to your experience. Your kind words about their professionalism and knowledge are greatly appreciated.
We also sincerely apologize for the aspects of the tour that did not meet your expectations. We regret that the visit to Side and the Manavgat Waterfall felt less meaningful, and that the van’s air conditioning and the restaurant experience were disappointing. Your detailed observations about the itinerary and timing are very helpful, and we will review them with our operations team to improve both the flow and comfort of the tour for future guests.
We truly value your balanced feedback, as it helps us refine our services while highlighting what works well. We hope you will consider joining us on another Tourmania experience, so we can provide an even better experience next time.
Kind regards,
Tourmania Team
midge_l, Sep 2024
Ibrahim Was so knowledgeable about so many things I wish I could've heard him a little better cause he was soft-spoken, but he was incredible. Everything he said was interesting. His historical knowledge was phenomenal. We were glued to our seats.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us amazing review.
Zachary_B, Sep 2024
The good: the guide was the best guide I had of my day tours with lots of knowledge of the sites and history, and seemed to care about it. The sites themselves were great, and the lunch spot was pretty good. The bad: not even remotely enough time to explore any of the sites. Perge was huge and we saw probably 1/2 of it at best. Aspendos has ruins other than the theater we didn't get to see at all. Side is a whole ancient city which was tough to see much of and our guide discouraged us from seeing its theater simply because Aspendos theater is better. Also, the waterfall is not worth stopping at imo. It would have been better to go to the sites individually.
Eliya_R, Sep 2024
The tour was very informative and thorough. Ibrahim is the best suited tour guide for this specific tour because of his background in history and archeology. We really enjoyed listening to him talk and being informed of detailed historical context for reach site.
Pick up and drop off were handled very smoothly and there were no issues at all with logistics.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
We are so grateful for your amazing review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the
community.
Maria_M, Aug 2024
We loved the tour!! Our guide was amazing and very insightful. It’s a must if you are interested in history and want to visit around!
Brianne_B, Aug 2024
My parents and I had such a wonderful time with our guide. He was very knowledgeable and informative about the histories of each stop. We really enjoyed our time.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for this amazing review. We really appreciate you being a customer and
helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
Marie_A, Aug 2024
Aspendos, Perge, and Appolo Temple was amazing
and imagine old ancient life.
The weather was too hot, when it is cool, will enjoy more.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for taking your time to give us your pleasant feedback.
Hope to see you again in the near future.
Warm Regards ;
Tourmania Team
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