• Tandem Paragliding Adventure From Alanya

    Tandem Paragliding Adventure From Alanya

    Experience this unique sensation – paragliding, feeling the rush and seeing the beautiful castle of Alanya and the Cleopatra Beach from the heights. This is a great opportunity to take part of Tandem Paragliding. You will enjoy astonishing landscapes and get an adrenaline rush. This is truly an unforgettable memory for life.Thrilling moments at the…

  • Alanya Full Day City Sightseeing Tour with Lunch at Dimcay River

    Alanya Full Day City Sightseeing Tour with Lunch at Dimcay River

    This exciting journey on a specially designed open-top double-decker bus allows you to discover Alanya and its beautiful surroundings. City tour is without shopping; only sightseeing and exploring. Lunch at Dim Cay River is included.

  • Alanya City Tour

    Alanya City Tour

    For the first time travelers to Alanya, is this trip unique!You won’t miss the most popular sights of Alanya with this full-day trip by our bus tour and you will not be split like with jeep tours.Children under 7 years who can walk have to pay for the cable car.We know this is sad, but…

  • All Inclusive Boat Trip from Alanya

    All Inclusive Boat Trip from Alanya

    A lazy day out on a double-decker wooden boat with the scenery of picturesque coastline of Alanya. Relax on the boat, hone your tan while the boat sails along historical Castle Peninsula that includes three famous caves: Pirates, Lovers and Phosphorus Cave and golden sandy Cleopatra Beach. During the cruise you will have a chance…

  • Private Luxury Yacht Tour From Alanya

    Private Luxury Yacht Tour From Alanya

    Excellent choice for those who wants to celebrate an important event in their life or just to spend a great day surrounded by friends and family. You can sail any direction and stop for swimming wherever you like. Fishing and snorkeling equipments are available on the boat; nice lunch and all day soft drinks are…

  • Alanya Cruise include Lunch / Soft Drinks and Roundtrip Transportation

    Alanya Cruise include Lunch / Soft Drinks and Roundtrip Transportation

    • Enjoy the stunning views and perfect your suntan• Spend the day with swimming under shining sun, and a wonderful panorama• Have time to take in the magnificent sights of the Red Tower• See the ship wharf and the tremendous castle of Alanya• Have delicious lunch on the boat

  • Alanya Night Safari

    Alanya Night Safari

    Enjoy an amazing sunset from the top of Alanya castle, have nice dinner at a panoramic restaurant with great views over the city. Experience off-road adventure in Taurus mountains at night, get an adrenaline rush and have unlimited fun during the animation program at Nomadic Tent.

  • Alanya Pirate Boat with Lunch and Drinks

    Alanya Pirate Boat with Lunch and Drinks

    Sail through the clear waters on this boat trip that is a great opportunity to discover the coastline of Alanya for 6-hours.

  • Alanya Sightseeing Tour from Side with 1-Hour Boat Trip and Lunch

    Alanya Sightseeing Tour from Side with 1-Hour Boat Trip and Lunch

    Don’t miss the possibility to get familiar with an amazing Turkish riviera resort – Alanya. Join this guided tour to see the main tourist attractions: Alanya Panoramic terrace, Damlatas cave, Alanya harbor and Dimcay river.

  • Cappadocia by Flight Day Trip from Alanya

    Cappadocia by Flight Day Trip from Alanya

    Perhaps you have long dreamed of visiting Cappadocia and did not dare to do it because of the long journey. One day tour by flight is going to be a unique opportunity to realize this dream. Direct flight from Antalya to Cappadocia will take you to the ‘land of beautiful horses’. Visit Kaymakli underground city,…

  • The best of Alanya walking tour

    The best of Alanya walking tour

    Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Why was Alanya called Pamphylia or Cilicia? What story is hidden in Alanya Castle?You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. You will find out where to see beautiful views. You will be…

  • Alanya Sunset Boat Trip

    Alanya Sunset Boat Trip

    Experience the sunset in Alanya on this 4-hour dinner cruise. Enjoy the views of Alanya castle and the Red Tower, and use the opportunity to swim, if you feel like it, and observe the stunning sunset.

  • Full-Day Alanya Cruise with Turkish Lunch and Roundtrip Transfer

    Full-Day Alanya Cruise with Turkish Lunch and Roundtrip Transfer

    Enjoy the stunning views and perfect your suntan and spend the day swimming under the shining sun, and a wonderful panorama. You will have time to take in the magnificent sights of the Red Tower See the ship wharf and the tremendous castle of Alanya and you will have delicious lunch on the boat.

  • Alanya Mini City Tour with Cable Car

    Alanya Mini City Tour with Cable Car

    It`s been said that the best way of exploring another city is to start getting to know its history. Therefore your tour will start with the ancient castle which is located on the top of the Alanya peninsula.First of all, you will be picked up from your hotel at around 5 PM which is the…

  • Full-Day Alanya Tour with Cable Car and Boat Trip

    Full-Day Alanya Tour with Cable Car and Boat Trip

    Don’t miss your chance to take a tour through the amazing Turkish Riviera resort of Alanya. Join a guided tour and visit the Riviera’s most important attractions like the Alanya Panoramic Terrace, Damlatas Cave, Alanya Harbor and Dimcay river. Admire Alanya Castle with Cable car.

  • Alanya city tour with lunch and boat trip

    Alanya city tour with lunch and boat trip

    If you have an holiday out of Alanya City and if you want to explore this city, this excursion is a perfect choice to spend your all day. Our local professional tour guide will lead you and give information about history of Alanya.

  • Shared Alanya City Tour from Side

    Shared Alanya City Tour from Side

    Our guests will not go a random city tour. They will visit many interesting and exiting places. They will have many activities like visiting the Castle of Alanya, boat tour coasts of Alanya, They will visit Damlatas Cave. They will have a delicious lunch. Stay there around two hours for refreshment and go swimming in…

  • Deluxe Pirate Ship from Alanya

    Deluxe Pirate Ship from Alanya

    Join a deluxe pirate ship and then head towards Alanya Castle and Cleopatra Beach. Stop to go swimming in the blue waters of the Turkish Riviera along the way.The animated team on board will entertain your children with face painting and pirate masks. Later, tuck into a delicious buffet lunch including cold soft drinks. Return…

  • Alanya Tour with Cable Car, Boat Trip and Lunch at Dimcay

    Alanya Tour with Cable Car, Boat Trip and Lunch at Dimcay

    Don’t miss the possibility to get familiar with an amazing Turkish riviera resort – Alanya. Join this guided tour to see the main tourist attractions: Alanya Panoramic terrace, Damlatas cave, Alanya harbor and Dimcay river.

  • Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Tour With Pick and Drop Off From Alanya

    Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Tour With Pick and Drop Off From Alanya

    Discovery two of Turkey’s most famous attractions on a 18 hour tour from Alanya. You will have a chance to enjoy UNESCO listed site is Pamukkale/Hierapolis ranks among one of the oldest thermal cities in the world. The thermal water of Pamukkale has offered beauty and health to people since ancient times. However, the goal…

  • Alanya City Tour Private Tour

    Alanya City Tour Private Tour

    Yes! We’re open! Please send u a message before you book. Full is full.If you don’t want to share this beautiful time with a bigger group, as we are really very busy in high season. You can book this as a private tour for more quality time with your family or friends.ATTENTION:Please send us a…

  • Side:Alanya City Tour

    Side:Alanya City Tour

    It’s not just pristine beaches and azure waters that make Alanya so special. The city is packed with historic monuments and natural attractions. You’ll tour Alanya Castle by foot and boat, delve into the depths of Dim Cave and have lunch on the banks of the river Dim.We start off with a journey back in…

  • Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Trip from Alanya Area Hotels

    Pamukkale and Hierapolis Day Trip from Alanya Area Hotels

    • Incredible ancient limestone landscapes of Pamukkale• Hot springs, travertines & terraces of carbonate minerals• Exploring one of the oldest thermal cities in the world• You have the option Red water swimming pool • Insightful commentary from an expert local guide

  • Cappadocia 2 Day Tour from Alanya

    Cappadocia 2 Day Tour from Alanya

    Cappadocia is an amazing wonderland in the middle of Turkey. Being world famous for the incredible rock formations it is really worth a visit. Join a 2 day trip from Alanya to discover the most beautiful valleys of Cappadocia, to explore the underground city, rock houses and rock-cut churches. Spend two unforgettable days in Cappadocia…

  • Alanya Pirates Boat Trip with Foam party Swimming & Sunbathing

    Alanya Pirates Boat Trip with Foam party Swimming & Sunbathing

    Alanya Tours & Excursions: Relaxed Boat Cruises with great views of the stunning bays of Alanya, drinks and a great easy-going atmosphere.Our vehicles will collect you from your hotel and take you to the moored boat. The boat will leave the coast at approximately 10:00 setting sail towards the beautiful bays of the Alanya area.Discover the…


Looming over the sparkling Mediterranean, the 820-foot (250-meter) promontory where Alanya Castle stands has been home to a seafaring community for more than 2,000 years. Much of the castle dates to the 13th century, when Seljuk Sultan Ala’al-Din Kay-Qubadh (Kaikobad) captured Alanya. Visit Alanya Castle for sweeping ocean views, accessible via the Alanya Teleferik cable car or by hiking. You can also admire it from a cruise or as part of an Alanya city tour.

Things to Know Before You Go

  • The larger castle area is free to enter, but you need tickets to explore the Inner Fortress and Ehmedek Castle.
  • There are shops, food options, and bathrooms at the castle.
  • The Alanya Teleferik is not suitable for travelers who use wheelchairs. Walkways have been added to key areas of the castle to make it more accessible.
  • Medieval cannons and rugged fortress walls make Alanya Castle a good choice with historically (or militarily) minded kids. The walkways are stroller-friendly.

How to Get There

Alanya Castle sits in the heart of Alanya. The 2,953-foot-long (900-meter-long) Alanya Teleferik cable car runs from Damlatas at the eastern end of Cleopatra Beach to the Ehmedek Castle area. Bus No. 4 runs directly from the main bus station to the Inner Fortress area, although you might prefer the convenience of a tour with door-to-door transfers.

When to Get There

The Ehmedek and Inner Fortress areas are open until early evening in summer, closing in the late afternoon for winter. If you plan to hike down the hill in summer, visit in the afternoon to avoid the heat of the day; if you plan to hike up, start early.

The Best Historic Sights to See in Alanya

While you might be drawn to Alanya for a relaxing, sunny vacation, you can also dive into its history. As well as building the castle, Sultan Kaikobad developed the harbor, adding the octagonal Red Tower fortress and Alanya Shipyard with its vaulted tunnels. Ottoman-era highlights include the bazaar, historic homes, and 16th-century Suleymaniye Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii) near Ehmedek Castle.