The 15 Best Market Boat Tours in Turkey

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 cruising the Manavgat River from Side, with hotel pickup, a swim at Cennet Beach, grilled fish or chicken lunch, optional waterfall visit, and 2.5 hours at Manavgat Grand Bazaar. Guides speak English, German, Russian, and Turkish.

“Our trip was amazing. Exactly as they describe it. We were a family of six and it was very nice as a family trip. We danced to turkish music on the boat and our guide Kadir is seriously the best guide ever with the best mood also so funny and nice 😂😊 made us laugh and have fun, with his wife (I assume). Our bus driver was funny as well dancing and making us laugh a lot on the way. We had a great experience!”

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2.Side: Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $35

Spend 5 to 6 hours cruising the Manavgat River, swimming where river meets sea, eating lunch aboard a comfortable boat, visiting Manavgat Waterfall, and shopping at the city’s large bazaar. Pickup is available from Side, Alanya, Belek, Okurcalar, and Konaklı, with guides in six languages.

“This trip was good value for money given the transfers, boat trip, access to the boat and it’s amenities, semi-private beach and unlimited soft drinks whilst on boards …. And a delicious lunch. We were collected from our hotel right on time and collected others en-route to the boat (approx 35mins on bus). The boat boarding was slick and we were given wrist bands to highlight if we were drinks included and also waterfall access. (You could choose this as an add on later on the boat bar if not already pre-booked) we quickly set sail up (or down/not sure) the river and a tannoy annnouncement explained the schedule. We…”

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

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

You’ll ride a 45-passenger wooden boat along the Manavgat River, watch for turtles, eat fish or chicken with salads and pasta, swim at the river mouth, then visit the waterfall, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar. English and German guidance is provided.

“Heel chaotische organisatie Geen gids met uitleg Bussen zonder airco We voelden ons als vee behandeld Waterval die niets voorstelde voor 5 euro pp en we mochten maar 25 minuten in de buurt blijven Kortom, absoluut niet het geld waard.”

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4.Small-Group Bosphorus Cruise and Istanbul’s Egyptian Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 208 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Visit Istanbul’s 17th-century Spice Bazaar, shop for Turkish sweets and spices, then cruise the Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. Neon Tours provides hotel pickup on Istanbul’s European side, a guide, local-ferry cruise, and return transfer. Expect a small group of up to 15, though transport arrangements can vary.

“Great half day tour. It ends up being about a 45 min tour of the Spice Market. Enough time to buy some baklava and Turkish delight. Then onto a boat cruise for about 90 mins. Good chance to get some pics along the river. Great afternoon!”

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5.Alanya/Side: Manavgat River & Waterfall, Boat Tour, & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 172 reviews · from $33

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Manavgat by riverboat, with swimming stops in the river and sea, a riverside Turkish lunch, waterfall views, and 1.5 to 2 hours at the bazaar. Hotel pickup is included, with English, German, Russian, and Dutch guides.

“Full day of activities, staff friendly and welcoming. Food wonderful that was provided at lunch, hot and tasty. Definitely recommend this trip!”

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

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

Spend about eight hours between the Manavgat River, a swimming stop, an optional waterfall visit, and Manavgat Bazaar. Hotel pickup, a fish or chicken lunch, and a guide in English, German, or Turkish are included, but drinks, waterfall fees, and shopping costs extra.

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7.Manavgat Cruise & Grand Bazaar w/Lunch and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 71 reviews · 10 hours · from $41

You’ll travel from Alanya to Manavgat for a river cruise, barbecue lunch, a swim at the river mouth, and 1.5 hours at the Grand Bazaar. English and German guides lead the day. Expect a large group, possible shopping stops, and a boat experience that may vary.

“It was a fantastic day out!! We got picked up after waiting a while as they noted our hotel incorrectly but after that, the day was smooth. We arrived at the boat on time, found some good seats and waited around 30 mins for other guests. Then we travelled down the river to the sea and then did a stop near there. It was a sandbank with the river on one side and the sea on the other, you can rent run beds, jet skis and buy snacks. We boarded the boat again for lunch before heading back. Once back, we got a coach ride to a textiles store full…”

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8.Manavgat Waterfall, Boat & Bazaar Tour from Alanya & Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 47 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $16

You’ll cruise the Manavgat River for about two hours, stop for swimming in river and sea water, eat lunch, visit the waterfall, and browse the local bazaar. English, Russian, Turkish, and German assistance is available, with optional hotel pickup.

“Vervoer met een afgeschreven bus en een chauffeur die al slingerend door het verkeer gaat. Een boottocht waar het voor locale meer ging om het binnenharken van geld als om het bekommeren om de de reiziger. Was koud met strave wind. Mogelijkheid om de boot deel te sluiten met de aanwezige zeilen werd niet aan gedacht. Geld innen voor iets wat al betaald was genoot de voorkeur. Na discussie geld wel teruggekregen. Eten aan boord was door de ijskou niet aangenaam. 2 warme thee dan maar... kosten, ja wel € 6,00 (2 kopjes heet water). Dan naar de waterval wat niet echt spectaculair is maar meer een aflopende rivier. Het…”

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9.Manavgat River Cruise With Waterfall & Bazaar Tour

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

You’ll spend 7 to 9 hours moving between Manavgat Falls, the town bazaar, and a three-hour river boat trip with lunch. English, German, Russian, and Turkish support is available, though German guidance is mainly on the boat. Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“They were not wheelchair friendly the looked at the wheelchair and didnt helped her. On the page its written its wheelchair friendly, it is defenitly not wheelchair friendly. The food was so bad. The toilets are nasty! The want only money!”

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10.Manavgat River Cruise, Waterfalls and Market Tour from Belek

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $46

Spend about nine hours traveling from Belek to Manavgat for a river cruise, beach break, waterfall visit and bazaar time. English service, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guide Fatih has earned praise, but timings, boat comfort and shopping stops can vary.

“Really enjoyed the river cruise and beach stop. There was a 'shopping mall' stop which wasn't on my itinerary and for me it was 45mins wasted, would much prefered more time at the Bassar. We arrived at the Bassar around 4pm and it was already starty to close, very disappointing 😞”

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11.Antalya City Tour: Waterfalls, Boat, Old City & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $16

Join a morning Antalya tour with hotel pickup, a local guide, Old Town sights, Turkish lunch, free shopping time, and a two-hour boat trip toward Düden Waterfalls. Guides may include Yildiz, Inci, Ibrahim, or John Wick. Expect a full day if stops run late.

“Very enjoyable trip, the tour guide Ibrahim was excellent and very knowledgeable as well as friendly. The only downside was we stopped at a silver warehouse that we weren’t expecting. Overall very good value for money and a good way to see the history”

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

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

You’ll cruise the Manavgat River, stop for lunch and swimming at its meeting point with the sea, then browse Manavgat Bazaar. Hotel pickup, a guide, lunch, insurance, and return transport are included. Manavgat Waterfall is an optional extra.

“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”

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13.Antalya: Manavgat River Cruise, Waterfalls and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Antalya to Manavgat for a river cruise, lunch, swimming, the waterfall, and market shopping. English guiding, hotel pickup, and a group capped at 15 are included, but long transfers and short sightseeing stops can limit your time.

“I think the itinerary needs to be detailed as we did not know what to expect when they write on the itinerary we’re going to pass Side. We don’t pass it, there are two stops in both this ‘pass by’ which is one to a beach and the second at this fixed rate market first. Pickups start from 7.30am and it can go on until about 9.30am. We were picked up 20 minutes later than our original stated pickup time. You’ll arrive at Manavgat at where the boat is docked at approx 10.30am. we travelled to this side beach and were told to do whatever for 1 hour on the…”

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14.Alanya City, Castle & Boat Tour with Bazaar and Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 330 minutes - 7 hours · from $16

Travel from Alanya or Side to Alanya Castle, the Red Tower, Cleopatra Beach, Damlatas Cave, and the bazaar. You can add hotel transfers and a one-hour boat ride, with guides in English, Russian, German, or Turkish. Guide Ana earns special praise for her warm, lively explanations.

“Ana our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and kind. The trip was well worth the money with so much included. One of the best trips we did in Turkey! Thanks to Ana!”

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15.Morning Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Spend four hours exploring Istanbul by land and water. Visit the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, then cruise between Europe and Asia past Rumeli Hisari, the Bosphorus Bridge, Ottoman mansions, palaces, and hunting lodges. English guiding, hotel pickup, and a private or ferry boat are included.

“The spice bazaar where we had a private meeting with a shop owner to learn about their products without the pushing nature of most vendors. Also the cruise was beautiful. My only complaint is that sitting on the outdoor deck, it was not possible to hear the boat’s explanations of what we were seeing over the boat’s speakers. We could have gone downstairs which was indoors and perhaps heard better. But it was too sunny of a day to be inside.”

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