Daily Istanbul Archaeology Museum Walking Tour – Discover Ancient Civilizations
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Duration
daily
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
relax
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
12 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Step into the heart of ancient history with our Istanbul
Archaeology Museum Walking Tour, where you'll explore artifacts from the
Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, and Ottoman Eras. This
award-winning museum showcases the famous Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great,
the legendary Kadesh Peace Treaty, and rare cultural treasures from Mesopotamia,
Troy, and Anatolia. Don’t miss this unique journey through 6000 years of
civilization in one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks.
Route
Starts from
Istanbul
Ends in
Istanbul
Pickup Location
Istanbul, 09:00
Dropoff Location
Istanbul, 01:00
Highlights
Itinerary
09:30 – Meeting at the Istanbul Archaeology Museum Entrance
Your guide will welcome you at the main gate. After a short briefing, the tour begins.
09:30 – 10:30 | The Main Building
Start your journey in the neo-classical main building, designed by Alexander Vallaury in 1902. See iconic artifacts from the Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, and Roman periods. The highlight here is the Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, one of the most magnificent archaeological discoveries of its time.
10:30 – 11:00 | Ottoman Coin Collection
Head to the upper floor to view a spectacular collection of over 800,000 historical coins. Learn about the monetary systems of the Ottoman Empire and earlier civilizations.
11:00 – 11:45 | The New Building – Troia & Anatolian Cultures
Explore fascinating exhibits from ancient Anatolia, including Troy (Troia) and early regional civilizations. The Istanbul section is especially well-curated and provides a rich overview of the city’s layered history.
11:45 – 12:30 | Mesopotamian Civilizations & the Kadesh Treaty
Visit the third building, formerly the School of Fine Arts founded by Osman Hamdi Bey. Discover priceless artworks and cultural items from Sumerian, Hittite, Akkadian, and Babylonian civilizations. The tour’s highlight is the Kadesh Agreement, the world’s first peace treaty, inscribed on a terracotta tablet in cuneiform script.
12:30 – 13:00 | Free Time and Q&A
Enjoy some free time to revisit sections of interest, ask questions to your guide, or browse the museum shop. Take memorable photos before ending your journey.
We hope your tour will be a memorable one and we look forward to see you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Note: This is a walking tour only. Hotel transfers are not included in the program. Guests are kindly requested to meet directly at the entrance of the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, located near Topkapı Palace and Gülhane Park.
Trip includes
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishReturn transfer to your hotel
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Guided Archaeology Museum Walking Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Excluded
Lunch
Insurance: All types
Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
City Tax
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