Things to Do in Side — Tours, Nature, Culture & Adventure

Side is one of the best holiday bases in Turkey for daily excursions. Its central location allows easy access to beaches, mountains, ancient cities and natural wonders — perfect for travellers who want more than just a beach vacation.

Evening Shows & Night Experiences

Enjoy the magical Land of Legends boat parade and night show with lights, music and live performances.

Experience Turkish culture through the spectacular Fire of Anatolia dance show .

Attend world-class performances at the historic Aspendos opera and ballet festival .

Nature & Adventure Tours

Relax with horse riding along Side’s beautiful beaches .

Feel the adrenaline on a quad safari through forest trails .

Have fun on an off-road buggy safari adventure in Side .

Discover mountain villages on a scenic jeep safari tour from Side .

Boat Trips & Water Experiences

Join a refreshing rafting adventure in Köprülü Canyon .

Relax on the peaceful Green Canyon lake cruise with lunch and swimming stops .

Combine nature and culture with the Manavgat waterfall and river boat trip .

Enjoy a family-friendly Dolphin Island boat tour with swimming breaks .

Experience romance on a sunset boat cruise along the Side coast or choose a private boat charter experience .

Cultural & Historical Day Trips

Visit the famous white terraces on a Pamukkale day tour from Side , travel via the turquoise Salda Lake route , or add a hot air balloon experience .

Explore fairy chimneys on a two-day Cappadocia tour or enjoy more time with a three-day Cappadocia journey .

Discover ancient ruins on the Kekova sunken city boat excursion .

City Tours & Local Life

See waterfalls and old town streets on the Antalya city sightseeing tour .

Explore castles and caves on the Alanya city tour from Side or visit the seasonal Alanya Christmas Bazaar trip .

Enjoy local hospitality with an authentic Turkish family dinner experience .

Special Activities

Dive into the Mediterranean with scuba diving tours in Side .

Fly above the coast with a paragliding adventure over Side .

Join a big game fishing experience .

Hidden Nature Spots

Visit crystal-clear beaches on the Suluada boat trip known as the Turkish Maldives .

Explore mountain life on the Taurus Mountains highland tour or discover tradition in the Ormana Village cultural excursion .