Shore excursion Bodrum: private Halicarnassus – castle, Wonder of the World & old town

Your ship docks at Bodrum Cruise Port – right in the middle of ancient Halicarnassus. From the terminal it is only a few minutes on foot to the centre: ideal conditions for a private shore excursion without any rush. Your state-licensed guide awaits you at the terminal exit, and your timely return on board is guaranteed.

The fixed price depends on your ship's time in port: up to 4 hours €220, 5–7 hours €240, each additional hour €35 – each for 1–3 people.

Highlights

• Castle of St Peter of the Knights Hospitaller with the world-famous Museum of Underwater Archaeology
• Mausoleum of Halicarnassus – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• Ancient theatre with panoramic views over the Aegean
• Windmills, marina and the white cube houses of the old town
• Depending on time in port: drive across the Bodrum Peninsula (Gümüşlük/Myndos) or a swimming stop

Full description

How your day runs: a welcome at the terminal, then we guide you on foot and – depending on the programme – by private vehicle through the town and its surroundings. From the compact 4-hour tour to a full day with a drive around the peninsula: we plan around your ship's time in port.

What we see

We adapt order and selection to weekday, opening hours, weather and your wishes.

• 1 · Castle of St Peter
  Gates, courtyards, towers of the knights' tongues and coats of arms; views over both harbours.
• 2 · Museum of Underwater Archaeology
  Uluburun wreck, glass wreck and finds from sunken ships.
• 3 · Mausoleum
  Foundations, burial entrance and building parts of the Wonder, small museum on site.
• 4 · Ancient theatre
  Theatre from the time of Mausolus, panorama over bay and castle.
• 5 · Windmills
  Viewpoint between Bodrum and Gümbet, depending on time and wishes.
• 6 · Harbour and bazaar
  Iskele Square in front of the castle, lanes of the old town, bazaar.
• 7 · Depending on time in port
  Drive across the Bodrum Peninsula (Gümüşlük/Myndos) or a swimming stop.

Included

• Private, state-licensed guide in your language – 25 languages on request
• Planning, coordination and time management of the day
• Headsets for groups of 16 or more
• Tickets in advance – no queuing
• On request, private vehicle with driver from/to the cruise terminal, if booked

Not included

• Entrance fees (castle and museum, Mausoleum, theatre)
• Lunch and drinks
• Private vehicle with driver, optional: €120 + €10 per person
• Personal expenses, tips

Meeting point

Your guide awaits you at the terminal exit of Bodrum Cruise Port; from there it is only a few minutes on foot to the centre. At the end we bring you back to the terminal in good time before “all aboard”.

You will recognise me by the sign “MeinReiseleiter.de” and the visibly worn guide licence. We confirm meeting point and time with your booking.

Route to the meeting point (Google Maps): 📍 Bodrum Cruise Port

Important information

German, English, Turkish, French, Italian, Spanish – 25 more languages on request.

• Cruise guests – Please state ship and time in port; we plan the return to the ship with ample buffer.
• Group size – 1–45 participants, your group only.
• Ephesus from Bodrum – Ephesus can also be reached from Bodrum (approx. 2.5 hrs each way) – you will find this tour under “Ephesus from Bodrum”. For short times in port we recommend the town programme.
• No shopping stops – Visits to carpet, jewellery or leather businesses are expressly not part of our tours.
• Stairs – Many steps and uneven floors in the castle; only partly accessible.
• Museum Pass – Castle and Mausoleum are included in the Museum Pass Aegean.