Ancient Treasures: Discover Civilizations' Stories

Explore Istanbul’s ancient treasures with our guided tour. Discover the Alexander Sarcophagus and more. Book now for a historical adventure.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Istanbul Universitesi Ridvan Celikel Arkeoloji Muzesi - The guide will greet guests at the entrance of this museum. Visitors will explore the museum for approximately 30 minutes before taking a tram to the main Archaeological Museum of Istanbul.
    As part of Istanbul University, this museum boasts a rich collection of artifacts from ancient…
What's Included
  • Entrance fee of the museums
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Start your adventure at the Istanbul University Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum, where ancient artifacts narrate the tales of civilizations that once flourished in Anatolia. Proceed to the esteemed Istanbul Archaeological Museums, which house treasures from the Greek, Roman, and Ottoman eras. Take a leisurely walk through the historic Gülhane Park,…

Location
Beyazit Square
Ordu Cad.
At Beyazıt Square, you will see the entrance of Istanbul University. Also our licensed guide will be there to welcome you. Our company will be in touch with you by WhatsApp during the process.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hasret
Sep 19, 2025
Mummys and spice = perfect day :) - Deniz brought the Archaeology Museum to life with his stories and humor. We loved wandering through the museum and then hitting the Spice Bazaar for some amazing snacks and souvenirs. So much fun don’t miss it!
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Furkan
Sep 17, 2025
What a fun day with Taner! - The Archaeology Museum was packed with incredible history, but Taner’s jokes and stories kept it lively. Wrapping up at the Spice Bazaar was like a party for our noses and eyes. Highly recommend if you want history with a side of fun! You are the man Tanerr!!
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Anıl
Sep 17, 2025
Just Perfect ! - Our day with Taner was so much fun and full of surprises! The Archaeology Museum blew us away with its huge collection of ancient treasures, from statues to pottery, every piece had a story. Taner’s friendly and humorous approach made the whole experience feel like hanging out with a knowledgeable buddy rather than a typical tour. We learned so much without feeling overwhelmed. Then heading to the Spice Bazaar was such a cool way to end the day the colors, smells, and buzzing energy were amazing. Taner pointed out his favorite spots for snacks and souvenirs, which was a nice touch. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
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Döndü
Sep 16, 2025
Loved the museum tour with Deniz! - The Istanbul Archaeology Museum was packed with amazing history and artifacts. Deniz’s knowledge made everything so interesting. Ending the day at the lively Spice Bazaar was the perfect way to soak in local culture. Great experience! Really appreciate Deniz.
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Liloush_57
Sep 12, 2025
Exceptional tour! - Many thanks to Deniz who proved to be a quality guide. I learned a lot with him and I am delighted to have been able to discover the archaeology of Istanbul with him!
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Catherine_g
Sep 9, 2025
A superb tour - A really superb tour. Our guide, Deniz was very knowledgeable and his enthusiasm was infectious. He was very interesting and entertaining and we learnt so much. We visited 2 archaeology museums and talked about Istanbul history while travelling between the two. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this tour
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Cathy
Sep 8, 2025
Excellent very knowledgeable and interesting guide - A really excellent tour of the 2 archaeology museums in Istanbul as well as a mine if information about Istanbul and the sites generally. Very friendly and engaging, really enjoyed our day
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Mary_m
Apr 9, 2025
Deniz was very... - Deniz was very knowledgeable about the archeological museums and many local site history. Good English language and easy to talk with on many subjects .
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).