Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The capital of Turkey, located in the central part of Anatolia, is a sprawling, modern city to admire the mixture of Roman and Turkish medieval architectural structures. Ankara’s parliament emerged as a headquarter of the Turkish National Movement during the Turkish War of Independence. Learn about the many civilizations who have influenced this important city, how the Roman Empire left its mark, how the Ottoman Empire came to be, and about modern Turkey today. All that while having a privileged view of the Hacı Bayram Mosque, built in the 15th century in Seljuk style in honor of Hacı Bayram Veli, whose tomb lies next to the mosque. Discover the Roman temple of Augustus and the Column of Julian, then cross the famous Çıkrıkçılar Yokuşu Street and learn all about Ankara’s Castle. Discover the city that stands as a symbol of development and Western values, and also of symbolic significance for the secular Turk.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private guided Tour
- Local Guide who will be with your group only
What's not
- Gratuities
- Any and all entrances and fees related to attractions
Itinerary
At the heart of the Haci Bayram district is the mosque. The area is traditionally connected to the Ottoman and Early Republican Period buildings. It was once the site of the Acropolis of Ankara, since the 8th Century BC. The mosque itself dates back from the 15th century and was renewed in the 18th century.
The most important piece of antiquity remaining in this site is the Temple of Augustus, dated from the Roman Period (2nd century BC), and was constructed after the conquest of Galatia by Emperor Augustus. There are archaeological overground and many more underneath your feet.
It was erected in 362 AD to commemorate the Roman emperor Julian's visit to Ankara. Locals call the column "Belkıs Minaresi", which means "the Column of the Queen of Sheba".
Built by Galatians on the top of a hill in Ulus, the lands around and inside the citadel are the most ancient part of Ankara. And it's ever-evolving architecture shows it's legacy.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- in front of the entrance of the Haci Bayram Mosque, Hacı Bayram, Sarıbağ Sk. No:13, 06050 Altındağ/Ankara, Turkey
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Global Guide Services
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Ankara
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 53 experiences we list in Ankara.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey, a high-plateau city with Atatürk's mausoleum, a great museum of Anatolian civilisations and an old citadel quarter.
Ankara stands on the Anatolian plateau about 900 metres above sea level, and became the capital of the Turkish Republic in 1923. Anıtkabir, the hilltop mausoleum of the republic's founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, is a vast monument of stone with a museum of his life. The old citadel quarter, Hisar, climbs a hill in the oldest part of town, with Ottoman wooden houses, small shops and views over the modern city.
Top-ranked sights in Ankara: Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir), Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Hattusa (Hattusha).
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