Ankara: Atatürk Mausoleum & Ankara Castle Guided Day Tour

Discover Turkey's capital on a guided day tour from Kızılay. Visit Anıtkabir, the First Parliament building, Ulucanlar Prison Museum, historic Hamamönü, and Ankara Castle.
Explore the history of the Turkish Republic on a full-day guided tour of Ankara. Meet your guide in Kızılay in the morning and travel in a comfortable tourism-licensed vehicle between the city's key historic sites.

Start at Anıtkabir, the monumental mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. Walk through the ceremonial grounds and visit the museum while your guide explains the history and meaning of the site, which is also the resting place of İsmet İnönü.

Continue to Ulus Square and visit the First Grand National Assembly building, now the War of Independence Museum. See the hall where the Turkish Parliament first met on 23 April 1920 and learn how the new state was founded.

At midday, enjoy free time in Hamamönü, a restored Ottoman-era neighborhood with traditional houses, craft workshops, and cafés. Have lunch at your own expense, take a stroll, and stop for photos.

In the afternoon, visit Ulucanlar Historic Prison, which operated from 1925 to 2006 and is now a museum telling the stories of many well-known political and literary figures who were held there.

Finish the day at Ankara Castle, one of the city's oldest landmarks. Walk along the ancient walls, enjoy views over the city, and browse the handicraft shops in the surrounding historic streets. Return to Kızılay in the early evening.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.