Private, non-shared transfer to Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology from your hotel: your driver picks you up in the hotel lobby, drops you at the Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology entrance and brings you back at the time you choose. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and fixed at booking. Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology lies within the Bodrum resort area; the next resort is Gümbet (~5 km, ~10 min).
Key facts
- Location: Çarşı, Kale Cd., 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye
- Distance from resorts: Gümbet ~5 km (~10 min) · Bitez ~7 km (~10 min) · Torba ~7 km (~10 min)
- Time to allow: 2–3 hours
- Transfer: return trip from your hotel; you choose the return time
- Price: per vehicle, fixed at booking; entrance tickets not included
- Child seats: free, just request them when booking
About Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology
Bodrum Castle rises on the rocky peninsula that divides Bodrum harbour into two bays. It was built from 1402 onwards by the Knights of St John (Knights Hospitaller) as the Castle of St Peter, partly with stones taken from the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Its English, French, German and Italian towers are named after the nations that built them. Since 1964 the castle has housed the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, which displays finds from shipwrecks along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. The highlight is the hall of the Uluburun shipwreck, a Late Bronze Age vessel found off Kaş.
Highlights
- Uluburun shipwreck hall
- Towers of four nations
- Views over the harbour and marina
- Walking distance to Bodrum bazaar
Visiting tips
There are many steps and stone floors inside the castle, so wear comfortable shoes. In summer go early in the morning to avoid the midday heat. A visit combines easily with the Mausoleum and Bodrum bazaar on the same day.
How the transfer works
- In the booking form choose your hotel as pick-up and Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology as destination; for a return trip also set the return time. The price is shown instantly and fixed.
- You receive a confirmation e-mail and your driver's details via WhatsApp.
- Your driver meets you in the hotel lobby at the agreed time and drives you straight to the Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology entrance.
- On the way back your driver picks you up at the same point at the agreed time and takes you to your hotel.
Transfers to other sights nearby
- Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- Bodrum Ancient Theatre
- Yalıkavak Marina (Palmarina) & Windmills
- Gümüşlük (Myndos & Rabbit Island)
Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology transfer: FAQ
How far is Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology from my hotel?
By road approximately: Gümbet ~5 km (~10 min), Bitez ~7 km (~10 min), Torba ~7 km (~10 min), Ortakent ~10 km (~10 min), Türkbükü ~18 km (~20 min), Yalıkavak ~19 km (~20 min), Turgutreis ~21 km (~20 min), Gümüşlük ~22 km (~25 min), Milas-Bodrum Airport ~37 km (~40 min), Didim ~101 km (~105 min). Times are estimates without traffic and can be longer at peak times in summer.
How much is the transfer, are tickets included?
The price depends on the vehicle class and is per vehicle, not per person; prices by area are in the table on this page, and the exact price for your hotel appears instantly in the booking form. Entrance tickets are not included.
How does the return work, does the driver wait?
The return is planned as a separate transfer: in a return booking you choose the return time and the vehicle comes to pick you up then, so you do not pay for waiting time.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Baby and child seats are free; just state the children's ages when booking.
Is the Museum of Underwater Archaeology inside the castle?
Yes, the museum has been inside Bodrum Castle since 1964; you visit castle and museum together.
Were stones from the Mausoleum used to build the castle?
Yes, the Knights of St John reused stones from the earthquake-ruined Mausoleum of Halicarnassus to fortify the castle.
See also
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data. Opening hours and entry conditions can change; check official sources before your visit.