Private, non-shared transfer to Mausoleum at Halicarnassus from your hotel: your driver picks you up in the hotel lobby, drops you at the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus entrance and brings you back at the time you choose. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and fixed at booking. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus lies within the Bodrum resort area; the next resort is Gümbet (~3 km, ~5 min).
Key facts
- Location: Tepecik, Turgutreis Cd., 48400 Bodrum/Muğla, Türkiye
- Distance from resorts: Gümbet ~3 km (~5 min) · Bitez ~5 km (~5 min) · Torba ~7 km (~10 min)
- Time to allow: 30–60 minutes
- 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 Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was the monumental tomb built in 353–351 BC for Mausolus, satrap of Caria, in ancient Halicarnassus on the site of today's Bodrum. Under his wife and sister Artemisia II, famous Greek architects and sculptors created a structure about 45 metres high that was counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the word 'mausoleum' comes from it. Earthquakes between the 12th and 14th centuries brought it down and its stones were later used in Bodrum Castle. Today the site shows the foundations, the entrance to the tomb chamber and column fragments.
Highlights
- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Entrance to the tomb chamber
- Column and sculpture fragments
- In central Bodrum, close to the castle
Visiting tips
The site is small, so it is ideal to combine it with Bodrum Castle and the Ancient Theatre. There is little shade, so bring a hat and water in summer.
How the transfer works
- In the booking form choose your hotel as pick-up and Mausoleum at Halicarnassus 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 Mausoleum at Halicarnassus 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
- Bodrum Ancient Theatre
- Bodrum Castle & Museum of Underwater Archaeology
- Yalıkavak Marina (Palmarina) & Windmills
- Gümüşlük (Myndos & Rabbit Island)
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus transfer: FAQ
How far is Mausoleum at Halicarnassus from my hotel?
By road approximately: Gümbet ~3 km (~5 min), Bitez ~5 km (~5 min), Torba ~7 km (~10 min), Ortakent ~8 km (~10 min), Yalıkavak ~17 km (~20 min), Turgutreis ~18 km (~15 min), Türkbükü ~19 km (~20 min), Gümüşlük ~20 km (~25 min), Milas-Bodrum Airport ~38 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.
What remains of the Mausoleum today?
You can see the foundations, the narrow entrance to the tomb chamber, the old drainage systems and large marble column drums.
How far is the Mausoleum from Bodrum Castle?
They are close to each other; it is a short walk through central Bodrum.
See also
Distances and times are estimates calculated from OpenStreetMap data. Opening hours and entry conditions can change; check official sources before your visit.