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Alanya Castle & Red Tower: Private Guided Hilltop Kingdom

Ascend to one of the Mediterranean's most dramatic medieval fortresses — a 13th-century Seljuk citadel crowning a 250m rocky peninsula, with sweeping 360° views over sea and city. Your private guide unlocks the stories behind every rampart, dungeon, and Byzantine chapel.

What to expect

Your private guide meets you at the port and whisks you to the cable-car station (Alanya Teleferik) for a gondola ride with vertiginous views over Cleopatra Beach. At the summit, explore the sprawling hilltop fortress, its inner citadel, Byzantine church ruins, and Ottoman cisterns. Descend to the harbour-front Red Tower — a perfectly preserved octagonal Seljuk watchtower — before a leisurely stroll through the historic bazaar quarter. The private format means you linger where you're fascinated, not where the group is.

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Daily Tours in Alanya
From TRY 2,500 (~USD 75) per person for a private guided castle & Red Tower half-day tour; confirm current rate directly with operator
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Good to know

Cable car runs approximately 09:00–19:00; castle entry is TRY 200 (~USD 6). Allow 4–5 hours. Book your private guide at least 48 hours ahead. All-aboard time is typically 18:00–19:00; this excursion comfortably completes by mid-afternoon.

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