Antalya with kids: an itinerary for the day
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 2 of 4 free; paid: Düden Waterfalls, Perge
- Duration
- 7 h 40 min · 09:30–17:08
- Start and finish
- Hıdırlık Tower → Perge
- On foot
- ≈ 3 min in total
- Transport
- 2 rides, ≈ 1 h 35 min
- Lunch
- around 12:03
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- Spring and autumn. In summer put Perge in the evening: it has almost no shade and is open until 19:00.
The plan, stop by stop
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Antalya09:30–17:08 · 4 places · 7 h 40 min
Hıdırlık Tower
· 30 min · Free
- 3 min on foot
Kaleiçi
· 2 h · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 39 min · transport or taxi
Düden Waterfalls
· 1 h · Lower free, Upper ≈ 60–70 TL
- 56 min · transport or taxi
Perge
· 1 h 30 min · About €11 for foreign visitors
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
2 of 4 are free; 2 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Hıdırlık Tower | 44 | 30 min | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kaleiçi | 40 | 2 h | Free |
| 3 | Düden Waterfalls | 34 | 1 h | Lower free, Upper ≈ 60–70 TL |
| 4 | Perge | 26 | 1 h 30 min | About €11 for foreign visitors |
| Total | 5 h | 2 of 4 free |
Tips for each stop
- 1
Hıdırlık Tower. A round Roman tower on the cliff — ships in the bay are visible from the parapet. Quiet in the morning, with a park next to it.
- 2
Kaleiçi. Go down to the Roman harbour: boats, gulls and 'pirate' ships at the quay are what children like best. Ice cream is on every corner.
- 3
Düden Waterfalls. The waterfall pours straight into the sea — seen from fenced viewpoints in a free park. Hold children's hands near the edge.
- 4
Perge. A Roman city with a stadium, a colonnaded street and a gate with round towers — space for children. About €11 for foreigners; the theatre is closed for restoration.
Who this route is for
- Families with children aged 5 and up
- A day in town between beach days
- On your own, by taxi
- Toddlers in buggies — Kaleiçi has cobbles and steps, Perge has uneven stones
- The midday heat — keep the middle of the day in the shade
Spring and autumn. In summer put Perge in the evening: it has almost no shade and is open until 19:00.
Things to do in Antalya with kids
We picked places that interest children and left out long museums. The morning is the old town: the tower on the cliff, the boats in the Roman harbour, the narrow lanes. After lunch — the Lower Düden waterfall and Perge.
Rides are by taxi: Kaleiçi to the waterfall is about 40 minutes, and from there to Perge about an hour. If the children are tired, leave Perge for another day.
More family activities in Antalya
A short boat trip from the Kaleiçi harbour to the waterfalls is popular with children. The Upper Düden waterfall is a shady park with a cave behind the water (paid). Aspendos, with its huge theatre, is another half day.
With kids in summer: heat and water
In summer start at 8–9 am, spend midday in the shade or by the sea, and do Perge towards evening. Perge and the waterfall have little shade: hats, water and sunscreen are a must.
Antalya with a toddler
A buggy is easy at the waterfall and in the park by Hıdırlık Tower, hard in Kaleiçi because of the cobbles and steps. With small children, cut the route to the tower, the harbour and the waterfall, without Perge.
How to do it right
- The Lower Düden waterfall park is free and open around the clock — you can come for the sunset too.
- Perge has almost no shade: come in the morning or after 16:00 and bring water.
- Boats to the waterfalls leave from the Kaleiçi harbour — agree the price before boarding.
- Taxis are easier than buses with children.
- Carry snacks and water — there are no cafés at the ruins.
Questions
What to do in Antalya with kids?
Hıdırlık Tower, the old harbour in Kaleiçi with its boats, the Lower Düden waterfall and the stadium and colonnaded street of Perge.
Is Antalya good for families?
Yes: short walks in the old town, free parks by the water and open ancient sites with room to run.
Are there free things to do in Antalya with kids?
Yes: Kaleiçi, Hıdırlık Tower and the Lower Düden waterfall park are free.
How much is Perge?
About €11 for foreigners; the theatre is closed for restoration.
Is Perge good for children?
Yes: a stadium, a long colonnaded street and gate towers — space to explore. Bring water and hats.
Can I take a buggy?
At the waterfall and the park by the tower, yes; in Kaleiçi and Perge it is hard going.
Can kids take a boat trip in Antalya?
Yes: short trips to the waterfalls leave from the Kaleiçi harbour.
How do I get around with kids?
By taxi: about 40 minutes from Kaleiçi to the waterfall and about an hour from there to Perge.
What about the Upper Düden waterfall?
A shady park with a cave behind the water, 10–12 km north of the centre, with a paid entry.
When is the best time with kids?
Spring and autumn; in summer plan mornings and evenings.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism: museum and archaeological site hours and tickets
- Wikipedia: Perge, Düden Waterfalls, Kaleiçi
