A Private Walking Adventure in Antalya
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Begin your journey at the Mawlawi Lodge Museum, where you can immerse yourself in the mystical traditions of Sufism through fascinating exhibits and serene surroundings. Continue to the iconic Yivli Minare, an architectural marvel adorned with intricate details and decorative tiles, offering panoramic views of the city from its soaring heights. As you explore the vibrant streets, you'll be captivated by the Saat Kulesi, the city's majestic clock tower that stands as a symbol of both Antalya's modernity and its storied past. Finally, visit the Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Camii, a magnificent mosque showcasing breathtaking Ottoman architecture and intricate calligraphy, providing a tranquil sanctuary for reflection. Join us on this enchanting walking tour to uncover the hidden treasures of Antalya, immerse yourself in its cultural heritage and create lasting memories of this captivating city.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional Local Tour Guide
What's not
- Saat Kulesi Entrance Fees
Itinerary
The original usage was unstable. But it is definitely a monastery for the Ottoman era. There are great exhibits. (in English and Turkish) about the life and times of the poet and spiritual leader of Sufi Rumi and you can see the rooms. Can be used by performers and performances involving traditional instruments.
Within the Yivli Minare complex is the superb Mawlawi Lodge Museum, a tourist handicraft center in the restored 13th-century Imaret Medresesi School (Seminary), and two cemeteries (cemeteries), one from Late 14th century and one from 1502.
Antalya's Clock Tower, built during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909), marks the entrance to Kale Kapısı to Kaleiçi.
Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Camii was built by Beylerbey (Governor) Tekeli Mehmet Paşa. The building underwent major renovations in 1886 and 1926. Note the beautiful Arabic inscriptions on the colored tiles above the windows and along the base.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- By the entrance to the Hadrian's Gate Hotel (Right column)
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- US LLC – Local Tours in Turkey
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Antalya
- Its from-price is 659% above the median of the 1221 experiences we list in Antalya.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Antalya
Antalya anchors Turkey's Turquoise Coast, a sunny city of Roman gates, an old harbour quarter, waterfalls and long Mediterranean beaches.
Kaleiçi, the old quarter, winds down to a Roman harbour through lanes of Ottoman houses, small hotels and cafés. Hadrian's Gate, built in honour of the emperor's visit, marks the entrance, and the fluted Yivli Minaret is the city's emblem. Clifftop parks look across the bay to the Taurus Mountains.
Top-ranked sights in Antalya: Duden Waterfalls (Duden Selalesi), Antalya Old Town (Kaleici), Aspendos.
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