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Tours & things to do in Side

The tours that consistently earn 4.5+ ratings in Side, plus day trips most travelers miss. Book the big stuff before you arrive — skip-the-line tickets save hours at the major sights.

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Top-rated tours in Side

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Getting around Side

Pre-book your arrival. Public taxis at Turkish airports are a known tourist trap.

Welcome Pickups

Fixed-price airport transfer

Kiwitaxi

Pre-book a private car

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Stay near the tours

Luxury couplesall-inclusive

Barut Hemera

West Side (Kumköy), Side

Adults-only Barut resort with excellent food, big pools, direct beach access — top-tier Turkish all-inclusive.

$380 from / night
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Sueno Hotels Beach Side

West Side (Kumköy), Side

Huge family-friendly resort with waterpark, multiple restaurants, and long beach.

$340 from / night
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Ali Bey Resort

East Side (Sorgun), Side

Legendary family all-inclusive with tennis academy and vast kids' programs.

$360 from / night
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Luxury familiesall-inclusive

Crystal Sunset Luxury Resort

East Side (Sorgun), Side

Well-reviewed family resort with a long private beach and excellent buffet.

$310 from / night
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Mid-range coupleshistory

Side Crown Charm Hotel

Side Old Town, Side

Boutique hotel steps from the temple of Apollo in Old Town — great for a cultural base.

$130 from / night
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Mid-range coupleswalkable

Beach House Hotel

Side Old Town, Side

Long-running adults-only hotel in the heart of Old Town with a seafront terrace.

$110 from / night
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Essentials before you fly

Activate these from home — cheaper and simpler than sorting them at the airport.

Airalo

Turkey eSIM — no roaming fees

Holafly

Unlimited eSIM alternative

SafetyWing

Flexible travel medical insurance

World Nomads

Adventure travel insurance

Wise

Cheap lira transfers & card

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