Antalya Walks: Three Routes on Foot
Three walks, three moods
Antalya’s old town is small enough to cover on foot, and the city has two more flat walks along its coast. They are described here as separate routes so you can pick one for the time and energy you have. All the outdoor stops are free. Wear shoes with real grip, because the stone lanes of Kaleiçi are worn and uneven.
Route A: the old town core
Begin at Hadrian’s Gate (Üçkapılar) on Atatürk Caddesi, a Roman triple arch from AD 130. Pass the clock tower and the Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque, whose restoration is still going on, so treat it as an exterior stop. From there, follow any lane that slopes downhill and you will reach the old harbour, with cliffs on three sides.
Climb back toward the Yivli Minare, the fluted brick minaret of about 1230. The Mevlevihane Museum in its complex is free and explains the whirling dervish order. Nearby on Hesapçı Sokak is Kesik Minare, the Broken Minaret, which is a working mosque today. Pause quietly outside rather than treating it as a photo stop.
For an indoor rest, the Suna and İnan Kıraç Kaleiçi Museum at Kocatepe Sokak 25 has Ottoman rooms and a former church. Listing sites show a Monday closure and an entry price of about 60 lira.
Route B: the cliffs and the park
This walk covers the south-western edge. Start at Hıdırlık Tower, a Roman tomb tower of the 1st or 2nd century AD, which you view from the outside. Cross into Karaalioğlu Park, whose pines and palms run along the cliff above the gulf. The Taurus range fills the far side of the view. Stay on the marked paths near the edge.
On the way to or from the park, the Atatürk House Museum stands at Işıklar Caddesi 11. It is free, with ministry hours of 08:30 to 19:00 in summer and 08:30 to 18:00 in winter. One guide reports a Monday closure, so check the day. This route takes the place of the Tünektepe cable car viewpoint, since the cable car is closed.
Route C: flat coastal walks
- Konyaaltı promenade: a level path along Akdeniz Boulevard beside a pebble beach about 7 km long, with cafes and bicycle lanes. It is breezy and pleasant at dusk.
- Lower Düden Park in Lara: a short stroll to fenced viewpoints, where the river drops about 40 m into the sea. Keep behind the fences.
What to leave off the map
The Antalya Museum is closed, and its building was demolished, so no walk should end there. The nostalgic T2 tram is suspended, with buses covering its line. The Antray T1 tram, however, runs, and an AntalyaKart is needed because there is no cash on board.
Guided walks
Booking platforms list guided Kaleiçi walks of around two hours, often in a range of roughly €15 to €25 per person, though the price depends on the operator. A guide adds detail about the Seljuk and Ottoman layers that signs omit. Ask about group size and whether any entry tickets are included. If a stranger on the street steers you toward a carpet shop, a polite no is enough.
Practical tips
- In July and August walk before 10:00 or after 17:00, since highs commonly reach the mid-30s to low 40s °C.
- Carry water and a hat, because shade is patchy outside the lanes.
- Government travel warnings for Turkey name the Syrian and Iraqi border strips, far from Antalya.
Read more: Sightseeing in Antalya and the 2-day Antalya itinerary .
Compare guided routes by searching GetYourGuide for Antalya walks . The Düden Waterfalls operator site has visitor notes for both parks.