Kemer Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Kemer tours and things to do on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast: sail the sparkling bays on a boat trip, explore the seaside Roman ruins of Phaselis, watch the eternal flames of the Chimaera above Olympos, ride a jeep safari into the Taurus Mountains, soar up the Tahtalı cable car, and take day trips to Antalya and Pamukkale. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Kemer by interest
Whatever brings you to Kemer — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Kemer
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Boat Trips
Turquoise bays.
Phaselis
Ancient port.
Chimaera
Eternal flames.
Jeep Safari
Taurus tracks.
Tahtalı Cable Car
Summit views.
Göynük Canyon
Pools & cliffs.
Antalya Kaleiçi
Old town.
Diving
Coastal reefs.
Near awayPhaselis
Ancient port.
South awayOlympos & Chimaera
Eternal flames.
45 min awayAntalya
Old town.
Near awayGöynük Canyon
Pools & cliffs.
Mountain awayTahtalı
Cable car.
Mountains awayTaurus Safari
Jeep tracks.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Kemer visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm and pleasant — ideal for ruins and mountains.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and busy — perfect for beaches and boats.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm sea and fewer crowds — a great time.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet, good for city and ruins.
For boat trips
May to October for the warmest seas.
Best overall
May, June and September are ideal.
One day
A boat trip and Phaselis ruins.
Two days
Add a jeep safari and the cable car.
Three days
Add Olympos, Antalya or Pamukkale.
For the sea
Boat trips and diving.
For adventure
Jeep safaris and canyoning.
With kids
Boat trips, safaris and beaches.
Tours & transfers
Tours include hotel pickup and transport.
By boat
Boats run trips along the coast and bays.
By car
A car reaches Phaselis, Olympos and Antalya.
On foot
The resort centre and marina are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay in Kemer town or the nearby resort areas.
Turkish lira
Turkey uses the lira; euros often accepted at resorts.
Boat trip
Take a bay-hopping boat trip with swimming stops.
Phaselis
Combine ancient ruins with a swim in the bays.
Chimaera
Visit the eternal flames after dark.
Jeep safari
Ride into the Taurus Mountains.
Cable car
Take the Tahtalı cable car for the views.
Sun protection
Summers are hot — bring sunscreen and water.
Boat trips
Popular boat tours fill up — book ahead.
Jeep safaris
Taurus safaris sell out — reserve early.
Cable car
Tahtalı tickets are limited — book ahead.
Pamukkale trips
Full-day trips fill up — reserve early.
Chimaera tours
Evening flame tours sell out — book ahead.
Summer season
July and August are busiest — book ahead.
Boat trip
Around €20–45 for a Kemer boat trip.
Phaselis
About €25–50 for a Phaselis tour.
Jeep safari
Roughly €30–55 for a Taurus jeep safari.
Cable car
Around €35–60 for the Tahtalı cable car.
Pamukkale
About €50–90 for a Pamukkale day trip.
How to save
Join group boat and jeep tours to save.
Kemer through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Ruins & hikes.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Beaches & boats.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Warm sea.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Quiet ruins.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.