Myndos Gate

Myndos Gate tickets and tours

The Myndos Gate is a ruined gate in the 4th-century BC walls of ancient Halicarnassus, to the west of today’s town centre. Here are the main ways to visit and what to know before you choose.

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Ticket options compared

What each kind of ticket lets you see, and how the options differ in price and cancellation terms.

OptionWhat’s includedGood forBook
Visit on your ownYou walk to the gate and see the remains of the stone walls and towers at your own pace.Those who want a short stopBook now
Guided tour of ancient HalicarnassusA guide explains how the city walls and gates worked and links them to the theatre and the Mausoleum.Those who want to understand the ancient cityBook now

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About the Myndos Gate

The Myndos Gate was part of the walls built around Halicarnassus in the 4th century BC, in the time of Mausolus. The walls enclosed the city and had towers along their length. Alexander the Great besieged and captured Halicarnassus in the 4th century BC.

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Good to know

A small siteOnly parts of the gate and its towers remain. It is a short visit and fits well with other sites.
Tickets and accessEntry rules and opening times can change, so check before you go.

Nearby

Bodrum Ancient Theatre

The theatre is on the hillside to the east.

Gümüşlük

The village of Gümüşlük lies further west on the peninsula, on the site of ancient Myndos.

Also in Bodrum

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book Myndos Gate in advance?

No booking is usually needed for a visit. A guided tour may need to be arranged earlier.

How long does a visit to Myndos Gate take?

Most visitors spend about 20 to 30 minutes at the gate.