8 Side Market Tours Worth the Early Start

1.City of Side: Boat Tour on the Manavgat River w/ Bazaar Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 404 reviews · 7 hours · from $16Our pick

Spend seven hours between Side and Manavgat on a three-level boat with a swim stop, grilled chicken or fish lunch, waterfall option, mosque and market time. English, German, Russian and Turkish support is available. Guide Kadir has earned warm praise for his humor and energy, though extras such as drinks, jetski rides and waterfall transport cost more.

“Prompt and easy pickup Transport was borderline roadworthy, but to be expected in another country. Transfer to boat quick and easy and boarding was prompt Onboard was good, attentive and friendly Transfer to Waterfalls, or best say reservoir lol! Chaotic and dysfunctional Overall the trip was worth going on, but be prepared to get what you’ve paid”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Side: Manavgat River Boat Trip & Grand Market w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 295 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

From Side, you’ll ride a 45-passenger wooden boat along the Manavgat River, with Taurus Mountain views, a barbecue lunch, and a swim at the river mouth. An English or German-speaking guide accompanies the day, which also includes the Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and optional waterfall visit. Expect a sociable group outing, not a quiet private cruise.

“mooie boottocht en goede uitleg kwa bezienswaardigheden heel behulpzaam personeel we wilde graag naar een moskee en 50 meter vanaf de bazaar zit een moskee mocht men die willen zien is daar een mogelijkheid voor wij hebben genoten”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.City of Side: Manavgat River Boat Lunch Cruise & Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $25

Spend about eight hours on a guided outing from Side, combining a Manavgat River boat trip, fish or chicken lunch, a swim near the river mouth, an optional waterfall stop, and time at Manavgat’s public bazaar. English, German, and Turkish guides are available. Expect a simple, value-focused day rather than a polished luxury excursion.

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Manavgat River Cruise, Waterfalls and Market Tour from Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $41

From Side, you’ll ride a boat down the Manavgat River, stop where cool river water meets the warm Mediterranean, and eat lunch onboard. The day also includes a visit to Manavgat Waterfall or free time at the market. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and drop-off are included, while drinks and waterfall entry cost extra.

“Great day out and the team work hard! I don't think I'd bother with the waterfalls as really not that interesting and I would have liked more time in the market. But that's on what I booked not the trip or team !”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Manavgat River Cruise With Waterfall & Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 41 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $41

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Manavgat by coach and boat. You’ll see the waterfall when conditions allow, browse the town’s food market and bazaar, eat lunch aboard a river cruise, and swim where the river meets the sea. English, German, Russian, and Turkish support is available, though German guidance is mainly on the boat.

“Det bedste var guiden. airconditionen var dårlig i bussen.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Manavgat River Boat Tour and Free Time at the Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $29

Spend 7.5 hours cruising the Manavgat River, stopping for lunch and swimming near the river mouth, then browsing Manavgat Bazaar. Hotel pickup is offered from eight Side-area resorts. An English- or German-speaking guide accompanies you. Manavgat Waterfall is an optional extra, with entrance and transfer paid separately.

“we hebben de rivier tocht gedaan en de markt....dit was alles goed geregeld, jammer is wel dat ze je gewoon swingen op de boot om hun drinken te kopen want je mag je eigen drinken niet gebruiken....ze willen natuurlijk op alles verdienen”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Manavgat River Cruise and Bazaar Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $41

Spend 7.5 hours exploring Manavgat by hotel transfer, wooden boat, and guided visits. Cruise past green riverbanks, watch for turtles, eat fish, chicken, pasta, and salads, swim where river meets sea, then visit the bazaar, shopping areas, waterfall, and Blue Mosque. English and German guiding is offered, though language delivery can vary.

Check availability →Read our full review

8.From Alanya, Side: Manavgat River Cruise, Bazaar & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $23

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring the Manavgat area by coach and boat. You will cruise the river, eat a Turkish lunch, swim near the river mouth, visit Manavgat Waterfall, and have 1 to 1.5 hours at the bazaar. English, German, and Dutch assistance is available, with hotel pickup from Alanya, Side, and nearby resorts.

“The tour was absolutely wonderful! We started with a cruise along the Manavgat River—such beautiful nature, peaceful surroundings, and crystal-clear water. Lunch was delicious. After that, we had a chance to swim in the bay—just perfect! The Manavgat Waterfall is impressive. Nearby, there’s a market with cute souvenirs and clothes, so I bought some things for my friends. Everything was well-organized, with no delays. The return to the hotel was right on time. Highly recommend joining this activity!Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review