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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bodrum

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Bodrum
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Choose one of 2 locals available

Experience hosted by Durmus & Bülent

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Want to see the best of Bodrum? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Bodrum!

Destination
Bodrum, Turkey
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Français, Türkçe
Included
  • Private Guide
  • 1 Local Snack or Drink
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
  • Spot classics like Bodrum Marina & Halicarnassus Mausoleum
  • Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
  • Experience the city from a local’s perspective
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Privately guided by a local expert

What you can expect

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Bodrum, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!

Dive into the origin of Bodrum as you see the city’s main landmarks like Bodrum Marina, Halicarnassus Mausoleum, and Bodrum Castle. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Bodrum to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Bodrum.

Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Bodrum. Remember, the locals know best.

The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Bodrum, your Bodrum!

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • Durmus - I m Durmuş. History & Gastronomy & Sailing lover

    Durmus

    I m Durmuş. History & Gastronomy & Sailing lover

    4.84 reviews
    English・Français・Türkçe
  • Bülent - A passionate walker and a drummer

    Bülent

    A passionate walker and a drummer

    5.04 reviews
    English

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Outside of Chinabloom restaurant - Bodrum to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. City Highlights

    See from Bodrum Marina, Halicarnassus Mausoleum, Bodrum Castle, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Bodrum so unique

  4. Hidden Gems

    Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

  5. Magical Storytelling

    Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

  6. Special Treat

    Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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James🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 November 2024
Although the guide that we booked was not available, he sent along another experienced guide, Efe, who was very familiar with the city. We had a pleasant three hours walking, talking and learning about Bodrum. Frankly, there aren’t a lot of things to see so the majority of our time was strolling through the old commercial area. It was pleasant and Efe gave us plenty of tourist information including a recommendation of a restaurant that turned out to provide our best meal of the entire Turkish portion of the trip.A Walk Around Bodrum
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Helen🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
29 July 2024
We were on a a short 5 hour day trip from Kos and wanted to make the most of our short visit. This guided tour was perfect. Durmus met us off the ferry (he was very patient as the customs queue was long) he tailored our tour to what we wanted namely an insight into the city today. He was totally flexible. He took us around streets and cafes we would never have found ourselves. He recommended places to eat with the best food, atmosphere and views. He outlined the history of Bodrum and the peninsula with recommendations of places to visit if we so wished. Durmus is a wonderfully knowledgeable and polite guide. A taste of Bodrum
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Meg🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
15 May 2024
Although we booked with Durmus, Alfie met us for the tour. He was knowledgeable, interesting, considerate and attentive. As a result, we very much enjoyed our visit to Bodrum. My only suggestion is that the meeting place might have been closer to the pier, or you could let your guests know how long it will take to walk to the location.Alfie was a great guide
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Thomas
(About local )
22 January 2025
Our party of six thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Bulent was an excellent guide and gave us an inside view of life in a turkish village. He drove us out of the city to his home in the mountains where his wife had prepared a delicious feast of traditional Turkish food. We were seated on cushions on the floor around a large table and Bulent accompanied the meal playing music on several Turkish instruments. We've been on several Tours by Locals tours, but this one might have been the best! Thanks, Bulent!Family tpur with Bülent
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Patricia
(About local )
13 November 2024
We had a terrific tour of Bodrum with Bülent. He has a kind and relaxed nature and possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the region. With a well appreciated sense of humour and an itinerary that not only included the well known historic sites but also some off-the-beaten-track locales Bülent provided a top notch day. Half day bodrum walking tour with Bülent
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Robyn
(About local )
20 October 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Bulent. He was knowledgeable about the history of Bodrum and Turkey, but also kept us entertained and engaged during the tour. I would highly recommend doing the tour.Bodrum with Bülent
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Micheal
(About local )
19 October 2024
Bulent was Amazing!! He took us on an amazing walking tour of Bodrum and showed us so many incredible sites! He customized everything to what we were interested in and was extremely knowledgeable! I highly recommend using him if you are in Bodrum!!Bodrum walking tour with Bülent
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Stephanie
(About local )
14 June 2024
Dumas was a wonderful host and we have an absolutely great day - thoroughly recommend *****Excellent Day in Bodrom

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