12 Best Cable Car Rides in Alanya

1.From Side: Alanya Tour with Lunch, Boat Trip, and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 297 reviews · 9 hours - 9 days · from $41Our pick

Travel from Side to Alanya for a full day of sightseeing with hotel pickup, a cable-car ride to the castle, Damlatas Cave, a one-hour harbor cruise, lunch beside the Dim Cayi River, and free time in town. English and German guides lead the tour, with guides such as Aydin and Ali B praised for clear, lively explanations.

“It was a wonderful trip and very well organized, however, our guide spoke in German the entire time. She spoke English as well, but because the majority on the bus were Germans, well… Overall it was great and I recommend it.”

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2.City Tour with Cable Car and Damlatas Cave 3 in 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 255 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Take an open midibus or SUV through Alanya with a live guide, visiting Damlatas Cave, Cleopatra Beach, the castle, and Panorama Point. The cable car adds sweeping sea views, while the late tour catches sunset and city lights. Cave entry and cable car tickets may cost extra, so check your chosen option before booking.

“The tour guide was very friendly The driver was very nice & fabulous energy. The team seemed very bonded like family . it made the trip fun & I felt she as I was solo . thanks all for a amazing g trip .”

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3.From Alanya: Sightseeing Half Day City Tour w/Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 187 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20

This 3 to 4-hour Alanya tour combines hotel pickup, Damlataş Cave, Cleopatra Beach, Alanya Castle, a cable-car ride, and a sunset viewpoint. Guides such as John and Anna may lead the group, but commentary can vary. Confirm whether your booking includes the cable car, as some packages charge about €8 to €10 extra.

“I had a wonderful afternoon exploring Alanya Castle with a fantastic husband-and-wife guide team. They were incredibly knowledgeable and brought the area to life with interesting facts, stories, and a great sense of humor. One of them was especially chatty, which made the tour feel lighthearted and engaging throughout. I initially thought the cable car went all the way to the top of the hill, but it actually stops partway: there’s a steep walk to reach the very top which some participants struggled with. It was well worth the effort. The panoramic views were absolutely stunning, and I captured some amazing photos from various viewpoints. The group was made up…”

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4.Captivating Views & Cultural Gems Tour w/ Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 182 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $39

Spend about 4.5 hours seeing Alanya’s headline sights by open-sided van and cable car. Visit Cleopatra Beach, Damlataş Cave, Alanya Castle, Süleymaniye Mosque, and the I LOVE ALANYA viewpoint. Hotel pickup, drop-off, cable car, insurance, and an English or German-speaking guide are included. The cave entrance costs extra.

“Great agency, great customer service and extremely friendly staff! We went for paragliding and it was awesome!!!! Highly recommend!!! Thank you guys 👍🏻”

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5.Castle Tour with Damlatas Cave & Cable Car Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 177 reviews · from $19

This three-hour Alanya tour combines the Seyir Terasi viewpoint, Damlatas Cave, and Alanya Castle. Your open midibus pickup covers many resort areas, with English, German, Turkish, and Russian guides available. Choose a package with the cave and cable car included, or pay €3 and €7 separately. Yusuf and Monus are among the drivers praised for friendly service.

“this is amazing they out 110% effort to make this trip amazing seeing the city lit up is absolutely. the castle is amazing. I loved the fact they toke us to a spot that was amazing to watch the sunset will definitely recommend the tour to anyone who loves seeing the views”

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6.From City of Side: Alanya Tour with Lunch, Boat & Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · from $31

Travel from Side to Alanya for a full day of history and sea views. Ride the cable car to Alanya Castle, see Cleopatra Beach and Damlataş Cave, enjoy a two-hour boat trip, eat local Turkish food, and get free time in town. English and Russian guiding, hotel pickup, lunch, and insurance are included. Extra fees apply for the cable car, cave, and drinks.

“Everything was excellent and loved the full itenary . Perfect start to finish , host amazing .”

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7.Alanya City Tour with Cable Car , Castle and I Love Alanya Panorama

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 44 reviews · from $23

This three-hour Alanya outing combines Damlatas Cave, Kleopatra Beach, a cable-car ride toward Alanya Castle, and the I Love Alanya city terrace. A guide provides basic sightseeing commentary, while hotel pickup may be available. The small group limit is 10, but check the cable-car fee and timing before booking.

“Fun trip, really beutifull city, but guide could talk more about the places and their history, overall cheap fun experience.”

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8.Mini City Tour With Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $42

Start with hotel pickup at 5:00 pm, then ride Alanya’s cable car up toward the castle for broad Mediterranean views. You’ll see the Red Tower and Old Shipyard, with Damlatas Cave available as an optional stop. A driver-guide handles transport, but commentary quality can vary, and cable-car queues may reduce castle time.

“Well organised staff really good and friendly Views from the cable car was amazing as was the Views on the walk to the castle.”

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9.Alanya City Tour: Cleopatra Beach & Optional Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · from $8Best value

You’ll tour Alanya with an English- or Russian-speaking guide, stopping at the castle, Damlatas Cave, Suleymaniye Mosque, Red Tower, panoramic terrace, and Cleopatra Beach. Add the cable car for 12 euros. Guides Cemil and Christina have helped make the outing lively, with photo stops, free time, and a 45-minute shopping break.

“Absolutely amazing tour and good start to the holiday. We were greeted by Cemil the happy bald man 😄😉 He showed us around the castle and took us on the cable car, he was very friendly and funny. He took plenty of photos of our group, which was amazing 😄 The other tour guide in training Christina was also lovely and took photots of us too 😄 Highly recommend for anyone looking for trips 💯”

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10.Alanya Mini City Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about four hours seeing Alanya’s Damlatas Cave, castle, Red Tower area, Cleopatra Beach, shipyard, cable car, and hilltop panorama. Hotel pickup and cable-car tickets are included, with departures at 4:30 pm. Expect a small city tour in an open-top vehicle rather than a standard bus, and confirm the cable car is running before you go.

“It was a wonderfull tour. We enjoyed a lot 😍🤩. An Amazing guide (from Azerbaijan) - funny and careful 👍🏼.”

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11.City Tour with Sunset Views and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · from $10

See Alanya’s best-known sights in 3 to 3.5 hours with hotel pickup, a guide in English, Russian, or Turkish, and an optional cable-car ride to the castle. You’ll visit Damlataş Cave, Kleopatra Beach, Alanya’s old streets, Süleymaniye Mosque, and the I Love Alanya terrace. Guide John is praised for clear explanations and good timing.

“Was well worth it and John made it so much better telling us everything and answered any questions”

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12.Alanya Cable Car, Red Tower, Castle Walk & Shipyard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $14

Spend about four hours exploring Alanya’s castle area, riding the cable car, and seeing the Red Tower and shipyard area with English guidance. The tour starts at 5:00 pm, returns to its meeting point, and costs $14.42 per person, but the €12 cable car ticket and entry fees are extra. Hotel pickup is available with selected options.

“Travelled to meeting place. No tour taking place as local operator won't deal with viator any more. Did the trip ourselves and really easy to do so would not recommend you bother. Sat waiting for viator to respond to what's app chat for 30 minutes.”

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