Turkmenistan · City Tours

1-Day Ashgabat City Tour with Old Nisa and Record-Breaking Landmarks

1 Day Round trip from Ашхабад Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient UNESCO-listed Old Nisa Parthian fortress
02 See Ashgabat's white marble avenues and record-breaking landmarks, including the tallest flagpole and Olympic City
03 Admire cultural icons such as the Independence Monument, Neutrality Arch, Oguzkhan Fountain, and Ertugrul Gazy Mosque
04 Walk the Health Trail and optionally visit a private Akhal-Teke horse farm

Explore Ashgabat on a private 1-day tour, from the ancient ruins of Old Nisa to the futuristic white marble avenues of the city. See Turkmenistan's record-breaking landmarks, including the world's tallest flagpole, Olympic City, and the giant indoor Ferris wheel. Visit cultural icons such as the Independence Monument, Neutrality Arch, Oguzkhan Fountain, and Ertugrul Gazy Mosque. Enjoy scenic walks along the Health Trail and, if you wish, visit a private Akhal-Teke horse farm. Travel with a knowledgeable guide and experience the history, culture, and modern marvels of Ashgabat in one day.

Begin with Old Nisa Fortress, the ancient capital of the Parthian Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Ashgabat

Languages English, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Ashgabat Highlights and Old Nisa Tour

Your tour guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel.
Begin with Old Nisa Fortress, the ancient capital of the Parthian Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. Explore the historic ruins and learn about their significance.
Walk the Health Trail in the surrounding mountains and enjoy scenic views.
See the world's tallest flagpole at 133 meters, with the giant Turkmenistan flag measuring 52 by 35 meters and weighing 420 kilograms.
Visit Olympic City, listed in the Guinness Book of Records, and ride the giant indoor Ferris wheel.
Explore the Independence Monument and Park, the Arch of Neutrality, and the Magtymguly Monument and Park.
Visit the Earthquake Victims Complex and the Wedding Palace.
Admire the Oguzkhan Sculptural Ensemble with 27 synchronized light fountains, another Guinness World Record feature.
See Ertugrul Gazy Mosque, a striking example of Turkish-inspired architecture.
At your request, visit a private Akhal-Teke horse farm.
The tour concludes at 19:00 but can be extended until 21:00 at no extra cost.