Photos: Serhio Magpie, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Mehmet Cankaya, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Dosseman, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Serhio Magpie, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Mehmet Cankaya, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Dosseman, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Bodrum Castle: walls built by the Knights
Your local guide
Deniz Kaptan
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Highlights
- Bodrum Castle's carved coats of arms
- The English Tower, explained
- Ancient stone reused in a new fortress
- Ramparts overlooking the harbour
- A fortress built by the Knights Hospitaller
About this tour
This session climbs through Bodrum Castle from the outer gate to the upper ramparts, tracing how the Knights Hospitaller built and defended it. You see carved coats of arms, the English Tower and the view down over the harbour the castle was built to control. Deniz explains how stone from the ruined Mausoleum ended up inside these same walls.
The call begins with a sound check at the entrance gate, then follows the walls up to the ramparts as Deniz points out the different towers along the way. He takes questions throughout and sends a short list of the towers and their builders afterwards.
This suits anyone who wants the full history of the castle from its construction to its position over the town today. It pairs well with a first look at the marina below.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Bodrum before heading out.
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Castle entrance 21 min
The camera passes through the outer gate of Bodrum Castle, and Deniz points out the coats of arms carved into the stone by the Knights Hospitaller who built the fortress in the 15th century.
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English Tower 21 min
You see the section of wall known as the English Tower, built partly from stone brought from the ruined Mausoleum nearby, and Deniz explains how the knights reused ancient material for a new fortress.
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Castle ramparts 21 min
The camera moves along the upper ramparts, looking down over the marina and the town, and Deniz points out how the castle's position controlled the entrance to the harbour.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Bodrum: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Zeytinyağlı (olive oil vegetable dishes) and Gümbet, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Istanbul time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Bodrum, showing you Castle entrance and English Tower live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the castle live with my phone.
Times shown in Istanbul time (GMT+3)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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