Bodrum St.Peters castle & Underwater Archeology Museum tour!
Muğla Province, Bodrum
Explore Bodrum castle & Underwater Archeolgy museum with a licensed guide!
Bodrum Castle Tour with Licensed Guide
This 1 hour 30 minutes guided tour explores Bodrum Castle and suits visitors interested in history and archaeology.
Description
Meet your licensed guide in front of Bodrum Castle for a relaxing tour through shaded and breezy areas, ideal for hot summer days. The guide covers ancient history and Turkey’s past during the visit.
Explore the underwater archaeology museum galleries showcasing artifacts from shipwreck excavations. Visit the treasury room of the Caria Princess and see notable towers named English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
Bodrum Castle (Castle of St Peter or Petronium) was built by the Knights of St John between 1406 and 1522 on a rocky peninsula between two harbors. Stones from the Mausoleum, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, were reused in its construction. The castle’s walls are double-layered on most sides, with seven gates leading inside and coats of arms featuring crucifixes, dragons, and lions.
The castle features 14 cisterns including the chapel basement, a pillbox, drawbridge, watchtower, and the tughra of Sultan Mahmut II. It was used as a prison in the late 19th century, during which a Turkish bath was added. Today, it functions as the Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
Highlights
- Meet your licensed guide in front of Bodrum Castle
- Visit the underwater archaeology museum galleries
- See the Caria Princess treasury room and historic towers
Includes
- 1 hour 30 minutes tour with an English-speaking licensed guide
Excludes
- Entrance fee for the museum
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book morning tours to avoid crowds and bring comfortable walking shoes. Check museum entrance fees before your visit.
