6 Ancient Ruins Tours in Side, Prices Included

1.Ancient Perge, Aspendos Amphitheater and City of Side Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 644 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Spend about 10 hours touring Perge, Aspendos, and Side from Antalya in a group of up to 15. Guides such as Ibrahim, Ozzy, Oğuzhan, and Gamze lead the visits, with time to see Roman ruins, the famous Aspendos theater, Apollo Temple, and local shops. Lunch, transport, and hotel pickup are included, but entrance fees may cost extra.

“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 👍”

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2.City of Side: Eagle Canyon and Selge Ancient City Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 124 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Travel by minibus from Side to Koprucay River, Selge’s Roman ruins, ancient aqueducts, and Eagle Canyon. An English or German-speaking guide leads the day, with lunch included and a short hike to the canyon. Expect an eight-hour outing, mountain roads, photo stops, and possible waiting around the river.

“Spændende og smuk oplevelse, som bestemt var pengene værd. Der var desværre ikke en engelsk guide med.”

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3.“Side: 5-in-1 Green Canyon, Waterfalls & Ancient Sites Tour”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Spend about eight hours outside Side visiting Manavgat Waterfall, the Manavgat Dam, Green Lake, and Seleukia. A cabrio bus, lunch, guide, and one-hour boat ride are included. Guides may include Mehmet, praised for his humor and care, but group size can reach 45 and English commentary may vary.

“This was a lively trip out. Very informative, seeing some unexpected treasures of Turkey. Great photographer accompanied us too. Memorable experience. Food was good quality too.”

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4.From Antalya: Roman Ancient Sites & Manavgat Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 9 hours · from $77

You’ll visit three major Roman-era sites near Antalya, including Perge, Aspendos Theatre, and Side, then pause at Kursunlu Waterfall. Guides such as Kerem, Fatma, and Cengiz explain the ruins in clear, lively English, German, Russian, or Italian. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and open-buffet lunch are included, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Our guide was very knowledgable and friendly. Our pick up was on time and the transportation was great. We were in a mixed nationality group which we enjoyed. The sites were interesting and we were given enough time to enjoy without having to wait around. We would recomend this tour xxx”

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5.Ancient Selge, Tazi Canyon & Adam Rocks Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 34 reviews · from $56

Ride into Antalya Province’s Taurus Mountains on an 8-hour jeep-safari-style outing to Tazi Canyon, Selge Ancient City, and Adam Rocks. You’ll see cliff-top views, Roman ruins, unusual rock forms, and the rafting area. Hotel pickup, lunch, entry fees, insurance, and an English, Russian, or Turkish-speaking guide are included.

“It was a good price,best service,awsome ghid and very respectfull, they are verry carreful with evrey needs. They are the best! i hope you gone select them, you gone thanks me later.”

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6.Aspendos Theatre, Perge & Side Antique City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring four major sights near Antalya with a guide, round-trip transport, included admission, and lunch. See Aspendos Theatre, walk through Perge and Side, then stop at either Manavgat or Kurşunlu Waterfall. Guide Genghis has been praised for lively explanations and attention to responsible tourism. Bring water and prepare for strong sun.

“Communication beforehand with the tour company was good. Bus arrived in a timely fashion. Tour guide was just ok. I thought tickets to the coliseum in Side were included in the tour but apparently it’s a separate thing. Lunch was nothing special but at least we could cook down. Would not recommend doing this tour in the summer as it is extremely hot and humid with continuous walking under these sunny conditions leading to fatigue and dehydration in a lot of people.”

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