The Duden Waterfalls (Düden Şelalesi) are Antalya’s most famous natural sight, and one of the easiest half-days out from any resort. There are actually two of them, in two different places, and the best view of the lower one is from a boat.
Quick answer: the Lower Duden Waterfall in Lara drops about 40 metres straight into the sea; the clifftop park is free, but the best view is from a boat. Walk-up boats from Kaleiçi’s old harbour charge roughly ₺600 to ₺1,200 for the two-hour trip along the cliffs past the falls (2026, reports differ); the short 45-minute trips usually turn back before it. The Upper Duden Waterfall is inland, in a park with a small entrance fee of about ₺50. Guided Antalya city tours that combine the waterfalls, the old town and a boat or cable car start from about £21 per person online with hotel pickup.
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Duden Waterfalls: quick facts
| Lower Duden (Karpuzkaldıran) | In Düden Park, Lara, about 8 km east of Kaleiçi; falls about 40 m into the sea; free, open all day |
| Upper Duden (Düdenbaşı) | In a park on the north-eastern edge of the city; small entrance fee, about ₺50 for an adult in 2026 (reports differ for foreign visitors); since August 2026 the turnstiles take an Antalyakart, so ask at the ticket desk what you pay and how |
| Boat from the old harbour | About ₺600 to ₺1,200 for the 2-hour trip past the lower falls (2026, reports differ); 45-minute trips are cheaper but shorter |
| Guided city tour with the falls | From about £21 per person online, with hotel pickup, guide and lunch |
| Getting there yourself | City buses run along the Lara coast road to Düden Park; a taxi from Kaleiçi takes about 15–20 minutes |
Lower vs Upper Duden Waterfalls: which one to see?
Many visitors do not realise there are two Duden waterfalls, and some tours only visit one of them, so check the itinerary before you book.
- Lower Duden is the one to see: the Düden River pours off the cliffs in Lara straight into the Mediterranean. From the free clifftop park you look down on it; from a boat you see the full height of the falls from below.
- Upper Duden is a shady park with smaller cascades, pools and a path that leads behind the water into a cave. It is a pleasant, cool stop on a hot day, but less dramatic.
- If you only have time for one, see the lower falls from a boat. If you are staying in Lara or Kundu, the clifftop park is only a short taxi ride away.
Duden Waterfalls boat trip from Kaleiçi harbour
The classic way to see the lower falls is a boat trip from the old harbour (Yat Limanı) below Kaleiçi. Sellers on the quayside offer several trips, and the details matter:
- Short trips (about 45 minutes) cost roughly ₺300 to ₺600 and follow the cliffs near the old town. Most turn back before the waterfall, so they are not the trip to choose if the falls are what you came for.
- Two-hour trips cost roughly ₺600 to ₺1,200 (2026, reports differ) and sail east along the cliffs, passing in front of the falls but not close to them.
- Compare a few boats before you pay, agree the price and the route first, and ask whether the trip actually goes as far as the falls. Foreign visitors are sometimes quoted more than locals.
- Bring Turkish lira in cash for the ticket and drinks on board; read euros or lira in Turkey before you change money.
- Many day-trip boats along this coast are taken out of the water from about late October until April, so fewer boats run in winter. Ask at the harbour what is sailing that day.
Duden Waterfalls tours from your resort
If you are staying in Belek, Kemer, Lara or Side, a guided city tour is the easiest way to combine the waterfalls with Kaleiçi old town, as the coach collects you from your hotel. These are the well-reviewed options we would look at:
| Tour | Why consider it |
|---|---|
| Old City, Waterfalls, Olympos Cable Car & Boat | Rated 4.5 from over 3,300 reviews; hotel pickup, guide and lunch, with a cable car or boat option; from about £21 |
| Old City Tour with Waterfalls, Cable Car & Boat Trip | Rated 4.7 from over 1,100 reviews; the non-cable-car option visits both the lower and upper falls. The headline price is very low, so check what your option includes |
| Lara pirate boat day trip with lunch | Rated 4.4 from about 800 reviews; a fun family day at sea with swim stops and a foam party; pickup from the Lara area only; from about £15 |
Duden Waterfalls tour traps to avoid
- Shopping stops. Many cheap city tours include a stop at a silver, leather or jewellery shop. You do not have to buy anything, but it eats into your sightseeing time, so read the programme first.
- Only one waterfall. Some tours visit only the lower or only the upper falls. If you want both, choose an option that lists both.
- Optional extras. The boat trip and the cable car are often optional add-ons, so the price you see first may not be the price you pay. Compare the total for the option you actually want.
- Very long pickup times. From Side or the far end of Kemer, the transfer can take well over an hour each way. Check the pickup area for your hotel.
Getting to the Duden Waterfalls on your own
The lower falls are on the Lara coast road, so it is easy to reach from Lara and Kundu hotels by taxi or city bus; buses stop on the main road and you walk through the park to the cliffs. There is no tram to the lower falls. If you are staying in the city, see our Antalya city centre guide, and if you are in Lara, our Lara and Kundu guide explains the area. The upper falls are inland on the north-eastern edge of the city; a taxi is the simplest way there.
How we would see the falls
See the lower falls from a boat if you can: choose the two-hour trip from Kaleiçi harbour, or a city tour with the boat option if you are staying in a resort. Add the upper falls if you want a cool, shady park, and always check what a cheap tour actually includes. For more ideas, see our guide to the best things to do in Antalya.
FAQ: Duden Waterfalls
Is the Duden Waterfall free?
The Lower Duden Waterfall park in Lara is free and open all day. The Upper Duden Waterfall park charges a small entrance fee, about ₺50 for an adult in 2026 (reports differ for foreign visitors). Since August 2026 the turnstiles accept an Antalyakart, the city transport card. There is no published foreign tariff, so ask at the ticket desk what you pay and how.
Which Duden waterfall is better?
The lower falls are the bigger pair, dropping about 40 metres straight into the sea. The upper falls are in a shady park where you can walk behind the water. If you only see one, choose the lower falls, ideally from a boat.
How much is the boat trip to the Duden Waterfall?
Walk-up boats from Kaleiçi’s old harbour charge roughly ₺600 to ₺1,200 for the two-hour trip that passes in front of the Lower Duden Waterfall, though not close (2026, reports differ). Shorter 45-minute trips cost about ₺300 to ₺600 and usually do not reach the falls.
Can I visit the Duden Waterfalls from Belek, Side or Kemer?
Yes. Guided Antalya city tours collect you from your hotel and combine the waterfalls with Kaleiçi old town, often with a boat or cable car option. Prices start from about £21 per person online.
Can you swim at the Duden Waterfalls?
Not at the falls themselves: the Lower Duden Waterfall drops off sheer cliffs into the open sea, and the harbour boats stop near its base for photos rather than swimming. For a swim, choose a boat trip with swim stops in the bays.
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Sources: tour details, ratings and prices from GetYourGuide listings; harbour boat prices from Antalya Kent Haber’s 2026 boat tour price report and a Kaleiçi harbour operator listing; the winter lay-up from Anadolu Agency (March 2026); the Upper Duden entrance fee and turnstiles from Antalya Körfez (August 2026) and other local reports; background on the falls from Wikipedia’s Düden Waterfalls article. Checked on 11 November 2026. Prices change quickly in Turkey, so always confirm before you pay.
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