Iraq · City Tours

2-Day Slemani City Tour with Bazaars, Amna Suraka and Nightlife

2 Days Round trip from Sulaymaniyah Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Slemani's vibrant bazaars, savor Kurdish cuisine, and shop for local treasures
02 Visit the Great Mosque, Sara Square, and Saholaka Street for a taste of city life and nightlife
03 Immerse yourself in history at Amna Suraka, a former Saddam-era prison turned museum
04 Discover sculptures of famous city figures and their stories in the Public Park

Experience Slemani over two days with time to explore its vibrant bazaars, enjoy local Kurdish cuisine, and discover key cultural and historical landmarks. Visit the Great Mosque, unwind at Sara Square, and experience the nightlife on Saholaka Street before delving into the city's past at Amna Suraka. The tour also includes time at City Star Shopping Mall and the Public Park, where you can discover sculptures of famous city figures and learn their stories.

Experience Slemani over two days with time to explore its vibrant bazaars, enjoy local Kurdish cuisine, and discover key cultural and historical landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Sulaymaniya

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival, Bazaars, and Slemani Nightlife

Transportation from the airport to Lavo Hotel or a hotel of your choice.
Check in at Lavo Hotel or your selected hotel.
Take a local bus or taxi to the bazaars and enjoy local Kurdish cuisine for lunch.
Explore the bazaars of Slemani, shop, and exchange currency.
Visit Sara Square and savor a refreshing iced coffee.
Stroll from the bazaars to the Great Mosque of Slemani.
Continue to Saholaka Street to experience the nightlife of Slemani.
Transportation back to your hotel.

Day 02

History, Shopping Mall, and Public Park

Transportation to Amna Suraka, an old prison from Saddam Hussein's government that has now been transformed into a historic museum showcasing the city's history in detail.
Visit City Star Shopping Mall and dine at the restaurant on the top floors of the building.
Optional: play a game of bowling if time allows.
Explore the Public Park, discover sculptures of famous city characters, and learn about their stories while relaxing in the park.
Transportation back to your hotel.

Where this trip takes you

Sara Square, Great Mosque of Slemani, Amna Suraka, City Star Shopping Mall

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sulaymaniyah 1 city · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Airport transfers
Entrance and departure taxes
English-, Arabic-, or Kurdish-speaking tour guide
Tips and other gratuities
Breakfast, depending on whether you choose the hotel the guide suggested or another place
Lunch (more info in the itinerary)
Hotels and drinks/food that are included in the itinerary
Everything else that is mentioned in the itinerary