Things to Do in Antalya
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Things to Do in Antalya

19 curated spots from Antalya itineraries

Activities & Attractions

5 curated experiences

Antalya Archaeological Museum
Do
afternoon

Antalya Archaeological Museum

World-class museum with statues and artifacts from Perge, Termessos, and other ancient sites; good audio guides and clear English labels.

2h · $8-12
Antalya Sports Match Experience
Do
evening

Antalya Sports Match Experience

Attend a local football (soccer) or basketball game, depending on the season and schedule; ask your hotel or a local operator to help with tickets.

2h 30m · $10-30
Kaleiçi Old Town Walking
Do
morning

Kaleiçi Old Town Walking

Stroll cobbled lanes, see Hadrian’s Gate, Hıdırlık Tower, and historic Ottoman houses; browse small boutiques and photography spots around the marina.

2h · Free
Lower Düden (Karpuzkaldıran) Waterfall Viewpoint
Do
morning

Lower Düden (Karpuzkaldıran) Waterfall Viewpoint

See the Düden River thunder directly off a cliff into the sea from landscaped seaside parks and platforms.

1h 30m · Free
MarkAntalya Shopping Mall
Do
morning

MarkAntalya Shopping Mall

Modern mall with Turkish and international brands, electronics, and cafes; air-conditioned and easy to navigate.

2h · Free (shopping extra)

Restaurants & Food

14 local favorites

7 Mehmet
Eat
afternoon

7 Mehmet

Classic Antalya institution with panoramic sea views; choose from an array of mezes and daily changing Turkish mains.

1h 15m · $25-40 per person
Ayar Meyhanesi
Eat
evening

Ayar Meyhanesi

Traditional meyhane with cold and hot meze, fresh seafood, and rakı; sit in the narrow, atmospheric Old Town street.

2h · $30-50 per person
BigChefs Lara
Eat
afternoon

BigChefs Lara

Modern Turkish chain with a seaview terrace; try the köfte, meze platter, and homemade lemonades.

1h 15m · $18-25 per person
Café Corner Kaleiçi
Eat
morning

Café Corner Kaleiçi

Casual corner café with pancakes, omelets, and Turkish breakfast options, overlooking a small Old Town square.

1h · $10-15 per person
Gazetta Brasserie
Eat
morning

Gazetta Brasserie

Chic, Italian-leaning café in Old Town with good coffee, pastries, and light breakfast plates.

1h · $12-18 per person
Lara Balık Evi Kaleiçi
Eat
evening

Lara Balık Evi Kaleiçi

Cozy seafood restaurant in Old Town lanes; choose your fish from the counter and add a few meze and a bottle of local wine.

1h 30m · $30-50 per person
Leman Kültür Antalya
Eat
evening

Leman Kültür Antalya

Colorful, comic-themed bistro with Turkish fusion dishes and a lively local crowd; good burgers, wraps, and meze plates.

1h 30m · $18-25 per person
Mado Konyaaltı
Eat
morning

Mado Konyaaltı

Seafront café chain with Turkish breakfast platters, simit, and good ice cream, right by Konyaaltı Beach.

1h · $10-18 per person
Parlak Restaurant
Eat
afternoon

Parlak Restaurant

Local classic known for its roast chicken and Turkish home-style dishes, just outside the Old Town walls.

1h · $12-18 per person
Pasa Bey Kebap
Eat
morning

Pasa Bey Kebap

Late Turkish breakfast/brunch spot with menemen, sucuklu yumurta, and fresh bread in a central local neighborhood.

1h · $10-15 per person
Seraser Fine Dining
Eat
evening

Seraser Fine Dining

Romantic courtyard restaurant in a historic mansion serving refined Turkish and international dishes; order grilled sea bass or lamb shank and local wine.

1h 30m · $40-70 per person
Ship Inn Marina Restaurant
Eat
evening

Ship Inn Marina Restaurant

Harborside restaurant offering fresh fish and meze; sit outdoors for views of yachts and the bay.

1h 30m · $30-50 per person
Simitçi Dünyası Muratpaşa
Eat
morning

Simitçi Dünyası Muratpaşa

Simple chain bakery for simit, pastries, and tea or coffee, convenient for an early start to the bus station or tours.

30m · $5-9 per person
Vanilla Lounge
Eat
morning

Vanilla Lounge

Stylish courtyard spot in Kaleiçi with Turkish-style breakfasts, omelets, and good coffee; try the mixed Turkish breakfast platter to share.

1h · $15-20 per person

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