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On this private sightseeing trip in Ankara, discover the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations along with other historical sites. Travel back in time with your knowledgeable guide to find artifacts from the Stone and Neolithic periods and discover more about the Hittites, Phygians, and Uratians. This tour also reveals the history of the Ataturk Mausoleum and the Citadel of Ankara.
Visit many historic locations in Ankara during a half-day tour of the city. Enjoy individualized attention from your private guide during this exclusive Ankara private tour. Visit the Ataturk Mausoleum, the Citadel of Ankara, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Discover artifacts from the Neolithic, Hittite, and Stone Ages, among other periods. Pickup and drop-off services from specific hotels.
Travelers can customize the tour. Please contact me before booking.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers can be picked up at the hotel lobby.
You can meet me in front of the museum, I will be wearing a white shirt and having a grey backpack.
The tour ends in Anıtkabir, below the big Turkish flag.
Itinerary
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1Ankara Castle
Recognized as the emblem of Ankara, the Citadel commands a commanding view of the city. Built by the Hittites or the Phrygians, it is the oldest area of the city, with residents living mostly unchanged from 600 years ago. The area was inhabited prior to 2000 BC.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi
This museum's displays, which begin with an intriguing display of artifacts from the Catal Huyuk site—often referred to as the first known human community in the world—place an unusual emphasis on the earlier invaders of Anatolia. Highlights include a series of tablets whose translations serve as a reminder of how little has changed in the world over the ages.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Dating back to the 13th century, Ahi Şerafettin Mosque is a masterpiece of Seljuk architecture, famous for its intricately carved wooden columns and ceiling. Imagine a wooden structure standing strong for over 700 years — this is one of the rare UNESCO-listed mosques that still preserves its original spirit.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Anitkabir
Ataturk, the creator of the Turkish Republic, a revolutionary, a valiant soldier, a great leader, and a global figure, is eternally resting in this mausoleum. Built in 1953 and completed with a view over Ankara, it was the site of Ataturk's burial in November of that same year. Numerous Turkish artists have contributed statues, reliefs, and other embellishments to the mausoleum.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for infants.
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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