ENCRMENT was very knowledgeable about these country very kind and concerned about the group. Castle was so awesome but strenuous. Great tour.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Your guide will be holding a sign which contains your name
Itinerary
Your guide will be waiting to meet you at the port. After you’ve been welcomed, your guide will take you to Bodrum Castle which is known as the Castle of St. John, it sits high on a rocky peninsula on the site of the original Carian settlement. St Peters Castle, set in the harbor with five imposing towers and seven gates. The castle is home to the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology and you will visit its many fascinating displays including the dungeon, secret museum in the Snake Tower, German, English, and French towers, and a hall with ancient coins and jewelry.
After the Mausoleum, we will visit the windmills near Bodrum harbor. Windmills made of stone and lined with wooden planks, and were used from the 18th century until the 70s by local people. They’re being renovated as a tourist attraction on the hill and our guide will be stopping to take pictures.
The next stop will be the Ancient Theatre of Halicarnassos, dated back to the 4th century BC with a 5.000 capacity.
As final, you will have chance to experience a real village-life in Turkey. We would like to introduce you to the local cultural aspects of Bodrum by showing handmade Carpet & rug art.
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Reviews
The castle is strenuous, not easy to climb the uneven stairs. The windmills are non working, there are no fans anymore, it's just a shell of a structure with a nice view. The tour company didn't have our names on their schedule, so they left early without us. Waited an hour for someone to come and pick us up. The tour had already started so we had to pick it up in the middle. Not a good experience at all. The tour guide was good and so was the driver.
Ekrem what’s just terrific. So knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the site she chose and where we went. What a press pressman too, as he’s a proud Turk and knows so much about its history. Thank you for a great experience
Ekrem the best tour guy had the best experience very knowledgeable
Ekrem was a great tour guide. Ismail was a great driver!! I highly recommend these two gentlemen. Very professional! Great experience! His mom should be proud!!!!
Ekram and ismail were great and knowledgeable
Sellcherk was an excellent guide. We had a great day seeing all the sites of Bodrum. Highly recommended.
The day started out great with an on-time pickup and tons of information about the history of the area. We got started early, so we got to many of the sites before the crowds arrived, which was nice, despite the driver getting lost trying to go to every site (the guide said he was new). The village was lovely, the lunch was an excellent way to try many local dishes cooked by a woman who took a lot of pride in her food. We also greatly enjoyed the rug-making demonstration, which gave us an appreciation for the effort and attention to detail paid for each rug. On the way back, we asked if we could try Turkish coffee and the guide agreed, said he would place an order, and we could go pick it up. However, he ended up taking us to an underground jewelry store, where we did indeed get a cup of coffee, but also got trapped in a sales pitch by a man trying to sell us Zultanite jewelry. This was followed by a gift shop on the way out selling knock off handbags and rugs, where the worker said our van would take 10 minutes to arrive despite being parked in the same parking space the entire time we were inside. The whole thing seemed very shady and we did not appreciate being funneled through this scam of an operation under the guise of getting a cup of coffee. Up to that point, the tour was great.
The tour was excellent! We hit all the major stops, got to learn a lot about the history of the area, and stopped in a local village for a delicious lunch. Our guide, Ferudun, was a wealth of information and interesting facts and we had a great day with him. Highly recommend!
My wife and I booked a 33-day adventure through Türkiye. As part of our tour, we booked the “Private Bodrum Shore Excursion.” This was a private trip arranged by Smart Türkiye Tours and guided by Selçuk Kaya. Given the overall duration of our trip, we worked with Selçuk to tailor this segment to focus on our interests. Bodrum is a bustling city on the southwest coast of Türkiye. The marina and castle areas are very lively with many shops, restaurants and bars. The Bodrum Castle and Underwater Archeological Museum were fascinating. The castle is well preserved and presents its history with thoughtful displays. Overall, it was a marvelous trip made even better by the attention and guidance of Selçuk. He is a great person and guide. He was with us for the entire 33-day journey. Selçuk was very helpful regarding all travel necessities providing recommendations for restaurants, local dishes, and options for coffee and tea. He helped with ATMs, mailing postcards, and even identifying laundry locations. We highly recommend Selçuk!
We had a fantastic day in Bodrum thanks to this very well-organized private tour. From the beginning, everything felt professional and smooth. The team clearly has a lot of experience with cruise guests, and that gave us great peace of mind. Our guide was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in making sure we had a great time. We visited all the major highlights like Bodrum Castle and the ancient theater, but what stood out most was how relaxed and personalized the experience felt. There was no rush, and we could enjoy each stop at our own pace. The service quality was outstanding throughout the day, from the comfortable vehicle to the perfect timing back to the port. You can tell this is a company that knows what they are doing. We would absolutely book with them again and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bodrum on a cruise.
We had booking with Vip Bodrum Tours via Viator and everything just great. We met with our guide at the port on time and enjoy our time in Bodrum during the day. After the tour back to port on time. We recommend this company.
I booked a private Bodrum tour with the same company, and once again everything was excellent. I was picked up directly from my hotel in Bodrum, and the service was smooth, punctual, and very comfortable. The guide made the day truly enjoyable with great insights and a personalized itinerary. If you want a high-quality, private experience in Bodrum, I definitely recommend this company. I was very satisfied with the tour!
The tour met all expectations. The guide was knowledgeable, excited and passionate about the local history. We got picked up and dropped off on time. All experiences were memorable. We were out and about most of our port time site seeing and experiencing the local vibe. Definitely recommend to anyone trying to make the most of the port time or a day in Bodrum
Dennis was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge about the history of the sites and country was fantastic. He made it all so easy to understand and remember. We traveled with our autistic adult son and Dennis' patience and kindness were greatly appreciated!
We visit Bodrum city during our cruise holiday. We booked tour excursion a month before with Vip Bodrum Tours and they do not request any deposit which is suprised me! Anyway we met with our guide Selcukk easily. He was friendly and informed. We loved Bodrum by the way. We learned this is a resort city and we want to come back and stay longer here. I can recommend this company to anyone who will visit Bodrum. Our day trip went just great! Thank you.
Excellent guide, Ismail, on time & very knowledgeable; the day tour itself was a good variety of experiences… castle, artifacts, rug making, and Turkish bath.
This is a wonderful way to see the sights in Bodrum while also experiencing how turkish rugs are made with a delicious authentic family style meal!!
Exploring Bodrum with VIP Ephesus Tours was truly a first-class experience. Having a private tour gave us the freedom to discover hidden bays, historical sites, and local gems at our own pace — all while being guided by someone who knew every secret corner of the city. The service was professional yet warm, making us feel like special guests rather than tourists. If you want to enjoy Bodrum in total comfort and privacy, this is definitely the best choice. Highly recommended for those who want to turn their trip into an unforgettable memory!
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