Antalya Aquarium Tour from Side with 131 m Tunnel and Free Time

Antalya Aquarium Tour from Side: A Cool Blue Day Beyond the Beach

Trading Side's Sunshine for Ocean Blue

This Antalya Aquarium tour from Side is made for the days when the beach feels too hot or you simply want something different. After an early pickup from your hotel in Side or Manavgat, the vehicle follows the coast west to Konyaaltı, where the aquarium sits just a short walk from the sea. Your entrance ticket is already covered, so the moment you arrive you can step straight into the cool, softly lit halls.

Walking Beneath 131 Metres of Glass

The centrepiece is a walk-through tunnel stretching 131 metres in length and three metres in width, ranked among the longest of its kind anywhere. Sharks drift over your shoulders while stingrays glide across the curved glass like slow grey kites. Children tend to press their noses to the panels, and adults rarely manage to put their phones away.

Forty Tanks and a World of Waters

Before reaching the tunnel, you pass around 40 themed displays that recreate rivers, lakes and oceans from across the globe, along with the seas surrounding Türkiye. Each tank mirrors a natural habitat, so you move from Amazon-style freshwater scenes to the reef colours of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Allow roughly two hours inside to see everything at an easy pace.

Wrecks Resting in the Great Tank

Look closely into the main tank and you will find life-size wrecks of an aircraft and a ship lying among coral-style decorations. Fish have claimed them as shelter, which makes for some of the most memorable photographs of the day. Flash is not allowed near the tanks, so switch it off before you start shooting.

Frost and Fangs for the Curious

The complex holds a few extra worlds for those who want more. Snow World keeps real snow at around minus five degrees, the Wild Park houses reptiles and tropical creatures, and a swim with sharks is offered to adventurous guests. These sections are optional and paid directly at the venue, so you can decide on the day.

Antalya on Your Own Terms

Once the aquarium visit ends, you have about two hours of free time in Antalya. Many guests stroll along the Konyaaltı seafront or pick a café for lunch, since meals and drinks are not part of the price. The meeting point and the time to regroup are shared with you before the return journey.

Timing Your Pickup Right

The 09:30 time shown on this page is when the activity begins, not when the vehicle reaches your hotel. Pickup in Side happens earlier, and your exact pickup time is sent after your reservation is confirmed. The activity ends at 13:30, and drop-off follows later depending on traffic and where you are staying.