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Half Day Bodrum Sights and Shopping Therapy

5.0 (20 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Half Day Bodrum Sights and Shopping Therapy

About this activity

Discover the real Bodrum with Face to Face Travel on this private, tailor-made half-day tour, designed for travelers who value comfort, local insight, and unforgettable experiences. Explore panoramic viewpoints, historic landmarks, bustling bazaars, and boutique shops at your own pace. Your professional local guide shares insider stories, cultural insights, and hidden gems, with skip-the-line access and guaranteed entry at selected attractions to maximize your time. Optional additional stops or ticketed sites are available for a small extra fee, keeping the tour flexible and fully tailored to you. Ideal for first-time visitors, culture lovers, couples, and families seeking a luxurious, authentic, and seamless Bodrum experience.

Meet at our Face to Face Travel office, your hotel, cruise port, or Castle Port, and explore the city face to face.

You can decide pick up and return times. We have different departure times 09:00 ,09:30,10:00 ,11:00 ,12:00,13:00,14:00,15:00,16:00 or 17:00

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Russian, English
Operated by
Face to Face Travel

Ages: Adults (35–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional Local License Guide
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Port and Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Included: Parking Fees
  • Included: Private transportation: Non-smoking A/C VIP Mercedes vehicles

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Payable on sport by card
  • Not included: Gratuities: Guide and Driver Tips (Optional)
  • Not included: “Lunch is optional and local products can cost between $5 and $25 per person, depending on your taste.” Payable on spot by card
  • Not included: Entrance fees: St Peters Castle / Payable on spot cash
  • Not included: Entrance fees: The Mausoleum/Payable cash on spot

Itinerary

  1. Windmills

    20 min

    Capture panoramic views from the iconic whitewashed windmills overlooking the bay.

  2. Myndos Gate

    20 min

    Step back in time at the surviving gateway of King Mausolus’s ancient city.

  3. Bodrum Ancient Theatre

    15 min

    Walk through history at this 4th-century BC amphitheater that once held 13,000 spectators.

  4. Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

    15 min Admission not included

    Stand where one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World once rose in grandeur.

  5. Bodrum Castle

    1 h 30 min Admission not included

    Explore the medieval fortress of the Knights of St. John and uncover treasures from ancient shipwrecks to the Carian Princess.

  6. Bodrum City

    1 h 30 min

    Your adventure begins in Bodrum city center, where you’ll meet your friendly local guide. Stroll through the old town’s narrow lanes lined with whitewashed houses, bustling bazaars, and boutique shops. From Turkish delights and local spices to handcrafted leather, textiles, and jewelry, the variety is endless — you can find everything from genuine artisan goods to playful “genuine fakes”!

    As you walk, enjoy the warm, welcoming atmosphere of local traders — often offering a drink and a smile as you browse. You’ll visit iconic spots such as the Bodrum Castle (from the outside), the Marina, Bar Street, and charming coffee shops, each adding to the city’s lively character.

    Don’t miss the chance to explore carpet, kilim, and rug stores, where you’ll learn the meaning behind traditional Turkish weaving patterns and symbols. Here, you can purchase authentic handmade pieces — often at half the price you’d find in your home country.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • WE MEET GUESTS AT THE EXIT GATE OF THE IMMIGRATION TERMINAL OF THE BODRUM CRUISE PORT WITH A BOARD WITH FACE TO FACE TRAVEL SIGN ON IT. Please submit the time you like to be picked up.

  • Entrance of the Castle of Bodrum (at the ticket office area)

  • We can pick up all guests from port, your hotel or address in Bodrum.

    “Look for company signboard in the heart of Bodrum, just steps from the port. Your guide will be there to welcome you warmly and help you start your unforgettable Bodrum adventure!”

End point

  • WE MEET GUESTS AT THE EXIT GATE OF THE IMMIGRATION TERMINAL OF THE BODRUM CRUISE PORT WITH A BOARD WITH FACE TO FACE TRAVEL SIGN ON IT. Please submit the time you like to be picked up.

  • Entrance of the Castle of Bodrum (at the ticket office area)

  • We can pick up all guests from port, your hotel or address in Bodrum.

    “Look for company signboard in the heart of Bodrum, just steps from the port. Your guide will be there to welcome you warmly and help you start your unforgettable Bodrum adventure!”

Pickup points

  • Senses Hotel
  • Bumerang Suites Hotel
  • Maxx Royal Bodrum
  • Platinum Otel
  • Forever Club
  • Victoria Hotel Bodrum
  • Ena Boutique Otel
  • Lujo Hotel Bodrum
  • Mia Hill Suites
  • Loca Centre Hotel
  • Ugur Apart Otel
  • R House Hotel

and 36 more pickup points

“Welcome to Bodrum! Look for colorful signboard in the heart of the city, just a short walk from the port. Your friendly guide will be there to greet you and start your unforgettable adventure. For your convenience, we offer pick-up from the port, your hotel, or any address in Bodrum, making your day smooth and hassle-free.”

Explore Bodrum with a local guide!

We will visit the old city Halicarnasos and you will be able to have great sceneric photos and memories!

We will talk about history, culture, life, food , all about Turkey

After meeting at the cruise port or from the point you informed us (Hotel etc) we start information about Bodrum and the old city Halicarnasos.

Using your ticket

Face to Face Travel yazılı Tabelamızı bulmaya çalışınız.

Our office is 10 minutes far away from Bodrum Cruise Port and Bodrum Castle Port.

Its easy to contact us.

Adress:

Çarşı Mahallesi

Atatürk Caddesi

1007 Sokak,No 3

Bodrum Muğla

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • You can choice your meal on lunch and we use nice local restaurant.You can choose your meal from a selection of traditional local dishes in a historical Bodrum village. Enjoy freshly prepared specialties in a charming village setting for an authentic culinary experience.

  • For this daily tour lunch is NOT included

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Traveller ratings

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