Museums Prices

Located just 15 km northeast of Belek, Aspendos is home to the most spectacularly preserved Roman theater in the world. Built in the 2nd century AD by the architect Theodoros, it could hold up to 15,000 spectators and still hosts active opera and ballet festivals today.

The Experience: Beyond the pristine theater, you can hike up to the acropolis to explore the ruins of the ancient basilica, agora, nymphaeum (monumental fountain), and the massive Roman aqueducts nearby.

2026 Entry Price: €15 per person (Foreign Nationals).

Insider Tip: If you visit during the summer, bring plenty of water and a hat. The interior of the theater acts like a sun trap by midday.

Situated roughly 25 km west of Belek, Perge was once the capital of ancient Pamphylia and a major stop for Alexander the Great and Saint Paul. It functions as a massive open-air museum.

The Experience: You can walk down a stunning, 300-meter-long column-lined street complete with an ancient water canal running right down the middle. Don't miss the Roman baths, the massive city gates, and the stadium which once held 12,000 sports fans.

2026 Entry Price: €11 per person.

Insider Tip: Many of the world-famous marble statues originally excavated from this exact site have been moved to the indoor Antalya Museum for preservation.

Located about 45 minutes east of Belek, Side offers a unique blend of a bustling seaside resort built directly over old Greco-Roman ruins.

The Experience: Much of the ancient city (like the iconic Temple of Apollo by the harbor) is entirely free to walk through. However, the dedicated Side Museum is housed inside a beautifully restored Roman bathhouse complex, featuring exquisite sarcophagi, coins, and statues.

2026 Entry Price: €10 per person (Covers the Side Museum and the adjacent Grand Roman Theater).

Insider Tip: Plan your visit for late afternoon. Explore the museum first, then walk down to the harbor just in time to watch the sunset behind the columns of the Temple of Apollo.

If you want a traditional indoor museum experience, this is the crown jewel of the province, located roughly 45 km west of Belek in Antalya city center. It is widely considered one of Turkey’s most important museums.

The Experience: It features 14 massive exhibition halls tracking human history from the Paleolithic era right through the Ottoman Empire. Its absolute highlight is the Hall of Emperors, showcasing incredibly preserved, lifelike marble sculptures excavated from Perge.

2026 Entry Price: €15 per person.

Insider Tip: Take the public Dolmuş (bus) or a taxi from Belek to the Antalya city center, and pair this with a walk through Kaleiçi (Antalya's historic Old Town).

Summary of 2026 Ticket Costs

Museum / Site Distance from Belek 2026 Price (Foreigner) Best Known For

Aspendos Theater ~15 km €15 World's best-preserved Roman theater

Perge Ancient City ~25 km €11 Colonaded streets, ancient stadium

Antalya Museum ~45 km €15 Masterpiece Roman statues, indoor galleries

Side Museum & Theater ~45 km €10 Roman baths-turned-museum, seaside ruins

💡 The 2026 Budget Hack: The Museum Pass

If you plan to visit at least three of these sites during your holiday, skip individual tickets and purchase the official Museum Pass Mediterranean or the nationwide Museum Pass Turkey (priced at around €165 for 15 days).

It covers entry to all of the above, saves you money if you are exploring extensively, and allows you to completely skip the ticket lines at the entrance gates.