From Kos: Independent Day Trip to Bodrum

Overview

Available languages

German

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Travel 50 minutes from Kos port to visit another country and another continent. Discover Bodrum, or the ancient city of Halicarnassus, where Herodotus the Father of History, was born. Experience Turkish hospitality and culture on an incredible day trip.

Return Ferry tickets are included.

Transfer from/to hotel is included if option selected

Required Travel Documents for a day trip excursion to Bodrum.

Citizens with a national ID card from the country of Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Malta, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Greece do not need to have passport with them because they can travel with their national ID card.

For citizens of all other countries, requires a passport. Travelers with a one day visit to Turkey do not need Visa.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For citizens of all other countries, requires a passport. Travelers with a one day visit to Turkey do not need a visa.

In addition to their own valid passport or ID card, all minors children (0-18 y.old) traveling - Alone or - With adults who are not their legal guardians or - With only one parent Need an extra official document signed by their parents, second parent, or legal guardian authorizing them to travel.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Bodrum City

Free time to explore the city of Bodrum

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Bodrum with transfer

Transfer Included

Option with No Transfer

Reviews

3.76

149 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bodrum trip
T1929IOtomc,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I took this trip from Kos to bodrum and is was a very good day out it’s like 2 holidays in one would recommend for couples and family’s.
Off road adventure, great fun!
675daniellaa,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a nice day with Moto Harley! We drove in a group with quads and jeeps, front and back guidance. Lots of off road driving and beautiful viewpoints visited. The guide also gave us all kinds of info about the area during the stops. The day ended with a nice pita gyros. I liked being able to see the diversity of Kos and our 7-year-old son enjoyed the off road adventure.
Nice bustling city
675daniellaa,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice city, bustling, lots to see and lots to eat. I think Kos city is actually an open-air museum, very nice to see remnants of the past everywhere. Visit the castle and the old town, definitely worth it.
Great trip and a nice experience
Chris M,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great trip and a nice experience to go and see Turkey and the Markets. We travelled with our 3 kids (6, 10 & 13). We pre booked a taxi to Kos port but the driver refused to take us near where the boat was leaving from as it was rush hour so we had to walk (about 15mins or so). So if booking a taxi, be specific about where you need to be and not just the port. A little bit of waiting around at either side but I’d say it wasn’t a big deal. Great to experience the Markets where you can haggle with the sellers and get a good deal. Lots to offer, Clothes, trainers, food etc. We got lunch from a Turkish Kebab Restaurant near the bus station. The food was great and very reasonably priced. All in all, a great day for the price.
Top experience
Lisette M,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super. Nicely arranged. Just looking for a place to leave was a thing. But left neatly on time and also back on time. Totally fine
Be aware of the service charges.
SharonMarie E,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
The travel across was fine, no hassles. Once in Bodrum, we just mooched about. Lots of restaurants wanting us to go in and eat. We ended up going in to one, can’t honestly remember the name. Ordered some food, nothing expensive as we only had limited T Lira. We got the bill & they had put on a MASSIVE service charge which took all our money. We looked shocked & was trying to do the math but the waiter was waiting for our cash. We felt intimidated. Maybe it was because we were 2 women alone. ADVICE-ask what the service charge is before you enter any resturant. We stopped off for a drink in another place, they also added a service charge. It seems Bodrum is all about the service charge. Loved mooching about thou, was extremely hot. The Turkish delight was amazing & some great shops to look in. Some shops pounce on you as soon as you walk in. There was one shop that just let us have a look about and we bought some bits in there.
Fabulous Bodrum, but quite a trial.
Phil O,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
We had a great day in Bodrum, it was an amazing place. Great history, shopping and a brilliant beach area to the side of the castle where some of the bars and restaurants actually had the first row of seats in the sea. However what wasn’t clear when we booked this was the huge hassle this day trip would be. Please be aware that you will have four (yes 4) pretty long and arduous passport queues. We assumed having queued for ages in Kos at 8:30 in the morning that we’d just hop off the boat the other end, but oh no. We were forced to queue on the harbour side in the baking sun with no shade for 30+ minutes. It was awful. We then had something similar on the way back. Being honest we had a great day…but if I’d have known in advance the officialdom of it all in advance I wouldn’t have gone. Be warned.
Stays to have chosen the independent boat trip to Bodrum.
I6191QKwendyn,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Being able to board smoothly. If you want to go to Bodrum, book this boat. There is much less people on this so you pass through passport control and security control more easily. Bodrum was nice to stay for a while. Tip, walk a little further you will see a nicer street with shops and nice resto and bars the beach. You can literally have a drink with your feet in the water.
Bodrum trip.
dawnsI598EP,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Communication was excellent throughout our time in Kos. They told us about change of times and the transport was on time and waiting for us on our return. WhatsApp messages were immediately responded to. Big Thank You. Bodrum was nice busy and very hot that day. Plenty to see cultural wise if you're fit and able.
Pleasant day trip, best to stay overnight in Bodrum
Paolo Milano 2023,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Day trip from Kos pleasant but Bodrum is predominantly a bazaar for tourists. To visit the archaeological remains and museums you need to stay overnight.