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Ankara City Tour (Half Day)

4.8 607 reviews 🏆 Travelers' Choice 2026
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Duration
1 day 4h
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical Level
Relax
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages

Highlights

  • Explore one of Ankara’s top museums, where you’ll see an extensive collection of ancient artifacts spanning from the Palaeolithic Age (8000 BC) to the present.
  • Discover the rich history of Anatolian civilizations, including the Hittites, Phrygians, Urartians, and Late Hittites.
  • Learn about the cultural heritage of Turkey through exhibits showcasing archaeological treasures, sculptures, and historical tools.
  • Ankara Castle Visit this ancient fortress that dates back to the Hittite period (1600 BC). Walk through the castle’s narrow streets and explore its historic neighborhood, which features traditional Ankara houses and a local market. Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Ankara city from the castle’s elevated vantage points.
  • Mausoleum of Atatürk (Anıtkabir) Pay homage to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey and leader of its independence movement.
  • Visit the Hall of Honor, where Atatürk’s mausoleum is located, and admire the Lion’s Road, symbolic towers, and the ceremonial grounds.
  • Witness the Guard Change Ceremony and learn about the historical significance of Anıtkabir in Turkey’s national identity.

Overview

Route

Starts from
Ankara
Pickup Location
Ankara
Dropoff Location
Ankara
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Itinerary

Pick up between 8:30 am – 9:30 am from your hotel in Ankara City Center. We will visit the award winning MUSEUM OF ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS which was established in 1921 and reached its present structure in 1968. In the museum you can simply see the summary of human civilization where yo can see the artefacts from Palaeolithic Age ( 8000 BC ), Neolithic Age ( 8000-5500 BC ), Calcolithic (Copper-Stone) Age ( 5500-3000 BC ) to present time. The museum has a perfect exhibition about historic Anatolian cultures like Hittites, Phrygians, Urartus and Late Hitties. Next stop will be THE ANKARA CASTLE which is one of the oldest sites in Ankara and is believed to date back to late Hittites period 1600 BC. The castle was used by Roman, Seljuklu and Ottoman empires. The castle overlooking the city contains a small neighbourhood of old historichouses and a local market which you can enjoy. After that we will visit THE MAUSELOUM OF ATATURK. Ataturk the started and lead the indepedence war of Turkey and saved the country and he is also the founder of democratic and secular Turkish Rebuplic. Here you can see hall of honour, the mauseloum, the lion's road, the towers with symbolic meanings, ceromonial ground, change or guards ceromony, and museum. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking.

What's included

  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Transport
  • Other included
  • Hygiene protocol

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Meals
  • Other not included

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