Half-day guided tour of Side with Temple of Apollo visit
Attractions & guided tours

Half-day guided tour of Side with Temple of Apollo visit

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 82 reviews
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£41.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Dutch
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll tick off Side's 1,400-year-old ruins during the tour, including the huge Roman amphitheatre
  • The trip includes a visit to the Temple of Apollo, one of the town's most photographed spots
  • You might check out Side Museum, an old Roman bathhouse with jewellery and marble coffin exhibits
  • Free time to wander around Side's modern side and haggle for souvenirs at the bazaar is included
  • You'll follow an expert local guide with an encyclopaedic knowledge of Side for most of the tour
What to expect

Ancient Side has hardly changed since its days as a getaway for legendary lovers Antony and Cleopatra. Uncover one of southern Turkey's best-kept secrets with this tour. You'll get to snap photos by the Temple of Apollo, discover the huge Roman theatre and explore modern Side, too. As Muzaffer, one of our guides, says, ‘You'll walk all over history. On the way to the Temple of Apollo, there are glass walkways over ancient Roman streets.'

Side's location on a compact little headland is as romantic as it gets. Our expert local guide will give you the lowdown on the long history of this once-busy Roman port. You'll see the marketplace where slaves were traded, the Byzantine hospital and the Vespasian Gate. Then you'll head inside either the ancient theatre, which is a sight to behold – it seated up to 20,000 spectators – or the former bathhouse, which is now a museum with a small but impressive collection of the artefacts dug up here.

But one of the most-photographed spots is the Temple of Apollo. Legend says that this second-century seafront shrine was a gift from Antony to Cleopatra. And just beside it is the Temple of Athena – zoom in on the frieze of Medusa heads. Once you've explored the ruins, there'll be free time in modern Side to buy a sizzling kebab at one of the street stalls, or haggle for bargains in the backstreet bazaars. What's more, for your convenience, this is a small group tour to help you follow the guide better and avoid agglomerations.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Insurance
  • check Glass of orange or pomegranate juice
What to remember
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 82 reviews from verified customers

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  • Andrea

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • M & P

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Pros: knowledgable guide, goid timings, just the right amount if free time and guided ruins. Cons: multi hotel pick ups. We were told 20 mins, took a ...

  • Torsten

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Es ist schade, dass das Amphitheater nicht geöffnet hatte.

  • Mark

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Wij

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Geen goede informatie qua timing in het hotel verkregen bij TUIreisleider. Voorziene terugkomst was 12:30 en nu pas om 16u, waardoor geen middagmaal m ...

  • Hanke

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

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