Bodrum City Private Tour for Cruisers with Bodrum Castle and Myndos Gate
by OTTI Travel
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Bodrum lies on Turkey’s Aegean coast and features a mix of historical sites and local culture. This private tour for cruisers lasts about four to five hours and includes pickup and drop-off at Bodrum Cruise Port in a fully air-conditioned vehicle with a separate driver. A licensed private guide leads the tour. The visit starts at Bodrum Castle, a 15th-century fortress built by the Knights of St. John, with towers named after European countries and views over the Aegean Sea. Inside the castle is the Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum, which displays artifacts from shipwrecks dating as far back as the 14th century BC, including the Uluburun shipwreck and items from Ottoman and Roman periods. Next is Myndos Gate, part of the ancient defensive walls of Halicarnassus built by King Mausolus. The gate is notable for its role in resisting Alexander the Great’s invasion in 334 BC, with remains of walls, moats, and tombs visible. The tour continues with a stop at the 18th-century Bodrum Windmills located between Bodrum and Gumusluk, followed by the Bodrum Ancient Theatre, a 4th-century BC Hellenistic amphitheater seating 13,000 people, which still hosts events and offers views of the castle and sea. The final stop is Bodrum Bazaar, where visitors see local handicraft production. Admission fees are not included but the guide can assist with lunch options featuring Turkish cuisine. All parking fees and taxes are covered.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Bodrum Castle
Bodrum Castle, also known as Saint Peter's Castle, was built in the 15th century by the Knights of St. John. It is one of the best-preserved medieval castles on the Aegean coast and includes towers named French, English, German, and Italian. The castle has a mosque added during the Ottoman period and offers views overlooking the Aegean Sea. It serves as a key cultural and historical symbol of Bodrum.
60 min
Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Located inside Bodrum Castle, the Underwater Archaeology Museum exhibits artifacts from shipwreck excavations in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Highlights include the Uluburun Shipwreck dating back to the 14th century BC, collections of glass shipwrecks, amphorae, jewelry, and items from Ottoman and Roman shipwrecks. The museum offers insight into maritime history.
60 min
Myndos Gate
Myndos Gate is part of the ancient defensive walls of Halicarnassus, constructed by King Mausolus. It is known for being a site where Alexander the Great faced strong resistance in 334 BC. The remains include sections of the city walls, moats, and buried tomb structures, marking it as an important historical site in Bodrum’s ancient past.
30 min
Bodrum Windmills
The Bodrum Windmills, built in the 18th century and located between Bodrum and Gumusluk, were used to mill wheat for many years. These historic mills are recognized as a symbol of Bodrum and are particularly notable for their views, especially around sunset.
60 min
Bodrum Ancient Theatre
Dating from the 4th century BC during King Mausolus of Caria’s reign, the Bodrum Ancient Theatre is one of the city’s oldest structures. It has features typical of Hellenistic theatres and can seat up to 13,000 people. The theatre continues to host concerts and events and provides views of Bodrum Castle and the Aegean Sea.
30 min
Bodrum Bazaar
The Bodrum Bazaar is a local handicraft center where visitors can observe the processes involved in producing traditional crafts.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bodrum City Private Tour for Cruisers with Bodrum Castle and Myndos Gate
by OTTI Travel
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
Bodrum lies on Turkey’s Aegean coast and features a mix of historical sites and local culture. This private tour for cruisers lasts about four to five hours and includes pickup and drop-off at Bodrum Cruise Port in a fully air-conditioned vehicle with a separate driver. A licensed private guide leads the tour. The visit starts at Bodrum Castle, a 15th-century fortress built by the Knights of St. John, with towers named after European countries and views over the Aegean Sea. Inside the castle is the Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum, which displays artifacts from shipwrecks dating as far back as the 14th century BC, including the Uluburun shipwreck and items from Ottoman and Roman periods. Next is Myndos Gate, part of the ancient defensive walls of Halicarnassus built by King Mausolus. The gate is notable for its role in resisting Alexander the Great’s invasion in 334 BC, with remains of walls, moats, and tombs visible. The tour continues with a stop at the 18th-century Bodrum Windmills located between Bodrum and Gumusluk, followed by the Bodrum Ancient Theatre, a 4th-century BC Hellenistic amphitheater seating 13,000 people, which still hosts events and offers views of the castle and sea. The final stop is Bodrum Bazaar, where visitors see local handicraft production. Admission fees are not included but the guide can assist with lunch options featuring Turkish cuisine. All parking fees and taxes are covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bodrum Castle
Bodrum Castle, also known as Saint Peter's Castle, was built in the 15th century by the Knights of St. John. It is one of the best-preserved medieval castles on the Aegean coast and includes towers named French, English, German, and Italian. The castle has a mosque added during the Ottoman period and offers views overlooking the Aegean Sea. It serves as a key cultural and historical symbol of Bodrum.
60 min
Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Located inside Bodrum Castle, the Underwater Archaeology Museum exhibits artifacts from shipwreck excavations in the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Highlights include the Uluburun Shipwreck dating back to the 14th century BC, collections of glass shipwrecks, amphorae, jewelry, and items from Ottoman and Roman shipwrecks. The museum offers insight into maritime history.
60 min
Myndos Gate
Myndos Gate is part of the ancient defensive walls of Halicarnassus, constructed by King Mausolus. It is known for being a site where Alexander the Great faced strong resistance in 334 BC. The remains include sections of the city walls, moats, and buried tomb structures, marking it as an important historical site in Bodrum’s ancient past.
30 min
Bodrum Windmills
The Bodrum Windmills, built in the 18th century and located between Bodrum and Gumusluk, were used to mill wheat for many years. These historic mills are recognized as a symbol of Bodrum and are particularly notable for their views, especially around sunset.
60 min
Bodrum Ancient Theatre
Dating from the 4th century BC during King Mausolus of Caria’s reign, the Bodrum Ancient Theatre is one of the city’s oldest structures. It has features typical of Hellenistic theatres and can seat up to 13,000 people. The theatre continues to host concerts and events and provides views of Bodrum Castle and the Aegean Sea.
30 min
Bodrum Bazaar
The Bodrum Bazaar is a local handicraft center where visitors can observe the processes involved in producing traditional crafts.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.