Side Antalya Aquarium Trip – The World’s Largest Tunnel Aquarium
Antalya Aquarium, one of the largest aquarium complexes in the world, offers its visitors inspiration, education, and entertainment. The complex includes 40 thematic aquariums and the world’s longest tunnel aquarium, measuring 131 meters long and 3 meters wide; in addition to aquariums, the complex also hosts many entertaining sections where you can spend pleasant moments with your loved ones.
- Hotel Transport
- Full Insurance
- Voyage With Air Conditioned Bus
- Antalya Aquarium Entrance Fee
- Wax Museum Entrance Fee
Information About Side Antalya Aquarium Trip
The distance between Side and Antalya is about 60 km. The pick-up time for the Side-Manavgat district is at 08.50. The tour is available every day in high season.
Side Antalya Aquarium Trip Program:
We will collect you from the security gate of your hotel with our air-conditioned bus and take you to the Antalya Aquarium Complex, which takes about one hour. The aquarium is home to 200 sharks and thousands of rare ocean species. By joining our tour, you will have free entry to all thematic aquarium sections in the complex. You will also have the privilege of free admission to the Wax Museum at the Aquarium.
During the Side Antalya Aquarium Trip, you will spend two hours of free time in this magical complex. While others wait in line to buy tickets at the entrance, you will be the first to enter the building without waiting. After the aquarium tour, we will take you directly to your hotel in Side. As this is a half-day tour, you will be back at your hotel around 13:00 for lunch, and you can enjoy the rest of the day.
All in all, this excursion is a great chance to visit one of the world’s largest aquariums. Join us for a day of excitement, exploration, and fun in Antalya this summer.
- Avaliable Days: Everyday
- Don’t Forget: Camera, Comfortable Shoes
- Restrictions: None
- Please Also See: Side Antalya Day Trip
If you have any questions about the excursion, please feel free to contact us
Antalya Aquarium Complex And Main Tank

Located in the heart of Antalya, the Aquarium complex is the city's best tourist attraction. Thousands of species and thousands of ocean creatures live in its 40 thematic aquariums. The world's longest tunnel aquarium, measuring 131 meters long and 3 meters wide, is located inside the main tank. This tunnel has a capacity of 5 million litres of water.
The first part of the tunnel has one of the largest reef decorations in the world. This part of the tunnel connects to the underwater cave. The second part of the tunnel features the sunken city of Atlantis and Mediterranean themes and connects to the pirate shipwreck observation point. Here, you can sit and observe the sharks wandering among the treasures. In the third part of the tunnel, you will see a submarine home to many fascinating ocean creatures. You will encounter many replicas of planes, ships, and submarine wrecks in the main tank and tunnels here. The decoration of these sections bears the signature of the famous Italian sculptor Benedetti.
Thematic Sections In Antalya Aquarium
Antalya Aquarium has 40 thematic sections covering the world's seas and oceans, including the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Pacific Ocean. In addition to the world's oceans, there are numerous thematic sections of rivers, such as the Nile, Amazon, and Asian rivers. Other examples of thematic sections include the Turkish seas and rivers, the tropical reef section, the herb aquarium section, and the shark tank.
You can watch the sharks during their daily feeding and even swim with them if you are brave enough. The aquariums have a total water volume of about 7.5 million litres, and thousands of underwater species live there. You will be amazed by the creatures of the underwater world in each section, and it will be an unforgettable day out for you and your family in Antalya.
Fun Sections & Facilities In Antalya Aquarium

The Antalya Aquarium building houses a wax museum featuring 63 statues of world-famous people and celebrities. In this section, you can take many photos with your favourite pop star or celebrity. The tour price includes admission to the Wax Museum.
In addition to the Wax Museum, the Antalya Aquarium has 3 other entertainment sections where you can enjoy your time. These are Snow World and Ice Museum, Wild Park, and XD Cinema.
Snow World and Ice Museum is located in the complex with an area of 1500 square meters. The internal temperature here is -5 degrees, and before you enter this magical place, you get protective gear. It is covered with snow everywhere, and there are igloos, St. Nicholas's house, and cafes inside. While others are evaporating outside under the Antalya sun, you will have the chance to play snowball with others in a cool and magnificent atmosphere.
Wild Park is designed to show you the rainforest's wildlife and the mysterious world of deserts and caves, all in their full realism. You can see the most poisonous snakes, the largest spiders, the most dangerous scorpions, lazy chameleons, and many more tropical creatures here.
In Oceanride XD Cinema, you can go on a 3D underwater journey composed of real visuals. With Captain Barbossa, you will witness the legends of the world's seas, the romantic dances of sea lions, the incredible power of the Great White Shark, and many more in the closest way to reality here.
Entrance to entertainment sections other than the wax museum is not included in the tour price. In addition to entertainment sections, the building also has fast-food restaurants, cafeterias, and souvenir shops.
A Nice Day Out
The Antalya Aquarium tour will be a nice day out with your family in Antalya, the most beautiful city on the Mediterranean coastline of Türkiye. Kids will especially love this tour, as they will see their favourite sea animals. Definitely, there will be many photo shoots, and you will have fun moments. The duration of the tour is also ideal, as you won't get tired after the tour and can enjoy your hotel and the beauties that Side offers.
Departure : Pick up from your Hotel
Duration: 4 Hours (Half Day Tour)
- Hotel Transport
- Full Insurance
- Voyage With Air Conditioned Bus
- Antalya Aquarium Entrance Fee
- Wax Museum Entrance Fee
- Food & Drinks
- Fun Section Entrances in Aquarium (Snow World, Wild Park, XD cinema)
- Personal Expenditures
- Tips And Gratuities
Samuel
We would highly recommend booking with Excursion Side. Very reasonably priced and everything was so simple even from booking via WhatsApp to the excursion on the day with the hotel pick up and return journey. We had a great time in the Aquarium!