Explore Ankara’s rich history with an archaeologist guide. Visit iconic sites, delve into ancient civilizations, and savor traditional cuisine.
- Ankara Castle - The Ankara Castle is actually the birth place and the heart of the Ancient City which dates back to the 3rd Century BC and constructed by the Celtic People. The later civilizations upgraded the fortress and the Old Town was formed around it before the Turkish Republic was established in 1923.
- Alaaddin Mosque - This is the oldest mosque of Ankara which was constructed in the 12th Century by the Seljuk Turks. Some Roman-Byzantine Columns or bricks were recycled in its construction.
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations - It was declared as the Best Museum of Europe in 1997 and displaces some of the unique Anatolian Archaeology Artifacts date back to the periods from the Palaeolithic and Neolithic to the Hittite, Phrygian and Urartian Civilizations. Most of the archaeologically precious items from the Hittite Civilization, mainly from Hattusa and Alacahöyük as well as the Çatalhöyük Neolithic Settlement etc are in this wonderful museum.
- Temple of Augustus - This traditional Roman temple was dedicated to the Roman Emperor Augustus who was the first Roman Emperor and the building is extremely important since it has the Biography of Augustus which is called Res Gestae Divi Augusti, written on its walls in Latin and Greek.
- Haci Bayram Mosque (Haci Bayram Camii) - The Mosque is dedicated to one of the respected clerics and trade union leaders of the City of Ankara in the Ottoman Period, constructed in around 1428. His name was Hacı Bayram and his tomb is just by the mosque and the Temple of Augustus.
- Anitkabir - Known in Turkish as Anıtkabir, The Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk: Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was the national hero, savior of the Turkish Nation and the founder of Modern Turkey. He was born in 1881 and died in 1938. For his honor, the Turkish Government Constructed this mausoleum as a gathering and ceremonial place, as well as a museum. That’s for sure one of the main highlights of Ankara
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
- Lunch
- Dinner
- The age limit for the alcoholic beverages in Turkey is 18+ years old.
- Gratuities
- Entrance to Anatolian Civilizations Museum. Entrance fee: 13 USD
Hi everyone. I’m Onur Erturk, an archaeologist and licensed tour guide who was born and raised in Ankara. I offer guided tours at the Ankara Castle, The Alaeddin Mosque, Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Temple of Augustus, Hacı Bayram Mosque, and the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. While I guide tours all over Turkey, my primary residence is in Ankara. This makes me highly knowledgeable and experienced in the history, archaeology, and culture of the city.
As an archaeologist, I provide in-depth descriptions of Turkey’s archaeology and the artifacts housed in its museums, giving you a comprehensive understanding of ancient civilizations and their connections to modern Turkish people and culture. During our daily Ankara City Tour, you’ll also have the opportunity to savor local and traditional cuisine during lunch.
This tour is perfect for enthusiasts of archaeology, history, and culture, as well as those interested in learning about the founding of the Turkish Republic.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.