Free things to do · Antalya · Turkey
8 free things to do in Antalya
Antalya without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 3 days in Antalya without paying an entry fee: Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate, Yivli Minaret and Lower Düden Waterfall are all free. Prices in Turkey change quickly with inflation; check current costs locally and pay in lira where possible for better rates.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 8
- Low-cost extras
- 6
- Cost level
- Affordable
- Lowest hotel prices
- December–February
Free sights and experiences
Neighbourhood · Kaleiçi
1.Kaleiçi old town
Walk the lanes in the early morning or around sunset; at midday in summer the narrow streets trap the heat.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Historic site · Kaleiçi
2.Hadrian's Gate
Enter Kaleiçi through the gate from Atatürk Avenue for the classic first view of the old town.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Iconic
- Architecture
Religious site · Kaleiçi
3.Yivli Minaret
Photograph it from the terrace near the Clock Tower, with the harbour and the mountains behind.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Iconic
Nature · Lara
4.Lower Düden Waterfall
Visit the clifftop park late in the afternoon, when the sun lights the spray and the falls face the light.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Beach · Konyaaltı
5.Konyaaltı Beach
Bring water shoes for the pebbles, and use the free public sections between the paid sunbed areas.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Views
Beach · Lara
6.Lara Beach
Use the public beach sections near the start of the strip if you are not staying in a Lara hotel.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
Park · Kaleiçi
7.Karaalioğlu Park and Hıdırlık Tower
Come at sunset with a glass of tea from one of the park's cafés; the light over the Taurus range is superb.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
Historic site · Kaleiçi
8.Broken Minaret (Kesik Minare)
Combine it with a slow walk south to Hıdırlık Tower and Karaalioğlu Park.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleiçi | Kaleiçi old town, Hadrian's Gate, Yivli Minaret, Karaalioğlu Park and Hıdırlık Tower and Broken Minaret (Kesik Minare) | Half a day + 15 minutes + 30 minutes + 1 hour + 20 minutes |
| Lara | Lower Düden Waterfall and Lara Beach | 45 minutes + Half a day |
| Konyaaltı | Konyaaltı Beach | Half a day |
Worth a small ticket
Experience · Kaleiçi
Old harbour boat trip
Agree the route, duration and price on the quay before boarding; one-hour trips to the waterfall are enough for most people.
- Time needed
- 1–5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
Park · Muratpaşa city centre
Upper Düden Waterfall
Go on a weekday morning; weekends bring picnicking crowds.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Konyaaltı
Tünektepe cable car
Ride up an hour before sunset to see the city lights come on below.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Kids
Museum · Kaleiçi
Suna and İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum
Pair it with lunch in a nearby courtyard restaurant; it takes under an hour and is a good escape from the midday heat.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- Art
Beach · Kaleiçi
Mermerli Beach
Go in the morning for a sunbed; by early afternoon in summer it is full.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Aksu
Kurşunlu Waterfall
Combine it with Perge on the same half-day trip by taxi or hire car.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
More ways to save
- Prices in Turkey change quickly with inflation; check current costs locally and pay in lira where possible for better rates.
- Eat where locals do, in the city centre outside Kaleiçi, for much lower prices.
- Compare a Müzekart with individual tickets if you plan to visit several museums and ancient sites.
- All-inclusive resorts can be good value in May, June and October, outside school holidays.
- Use the tram from the airport instead of a taxi if you are travelling light.
- Withdraw cash from bank ATMs rather than independent machines, and decline dynamic currency conversion.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Antalya expensive to visit?
Antalya is affordable for most visitors, but 8 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Antalya?
Kaleiçi old town: Walk the lanes in the early morning or around sunset; at midday in summer the narrow streets trap the heat.