Turkey · Archaeology

4-Hour Archaeology Museum Tour in Istanbul with University Expert Guide

4 Hours Round trip from Balabanağa Mahallesi Ordu Cad Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum at Istanbul University
02 See collections spanning from the Prehistoric Period to the Roman Empire
03 Visit the three sections of the Istanbul Archaeology Museums
04 Discover artefacts from the Prehistoric Period to the Ottoman Period

Explore artefacts from the Prehistoric Period to the Roman Empire at the Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum in Istanbul University, then continue by tram to the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. This museum complex includes three major sections - the Archaeology Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient, and the Tiled Kiosk Museum - with an extensive collection spanning from the Prehistoric Period to the Ottoman Period.

This museum complex includes three major sections - the Archaeology Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient, and the Tiled Kiosk Museum - with an extensive collection spanning from the Prehistoric Period to the Ottoman Period.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Istanbul

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rıdvan Çelikel Museum and Istanbul Archaeology Museums

Meet your guide at the main gate of the Istanbul University Faculty of Letters, by the T1 Tram Line Laleli - Istanbul University Station, at 10 am.
Begin at the Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum at Istanbul University. This museum features a collection ranging from the Prehistoric Period to the Roman Empire period. A large part of the museum's collection belongs to the Prehistory Department Collection, founded by Halet Çambel.
After visiting the Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum, take the tram to the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The tram ride takes about 10 minutes. A museum card or ticket is required for entry to the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. This museum complex consists of three major sections: the Archaeology Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient, and the Tiled Kiosk Museum. It houses an extensive collection from the Prehistoric Period to the Ottoman Period.

Where this trip takes you

Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum, Istanbul University, Istanbul Archaeology Museums

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Balabanağa Mahallesi Ordu Cad 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional licensed tour guide
All local taxes

What's Not Included

Entrance fees for museums
Food and beverages

Know before you go

A museum card is required for the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. If you do not have one, you can buy it at the entrance of the Istanbul Archaeology Museums, or you can choose to buy a museum ticket. However, to avoid waiting in line, it is recommended to buy the museum card in advance.
Tour duration: 4 hours
Transportation: T1 Tram Line
Guide: Graduated from Istanbul University, Department of Prehistory. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Archaeology. Research area: Neolithic Period. Licensed professional tourist guide since 2021.

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