What to do in Ankara

Activities, attractions and tours
Anitkabir featuring a square or plaza, central business district and street scenes

Ankara Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Ankara has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Ankara is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ankara to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Ankara Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ankara.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ankara attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Kizilay Square

4.5/5(3 reviews)

This spacious square in the center of Ankara is a lively political and cultural hub, surrounded by malls, restaurants and hotels.

Kizilay Square
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Anitkabir

5/5(2 reviews)

Relive Turkey’s fight for independence and learn about the life of its first president, who is buried in this symmetrical mausoleum.

Anitkabir
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Kocatepe Mosque

5/5(1 review)

Marvel at the modern design of one of the largest mosques in the world, which welcomes about 24,000 worshippers at a time.

Kocatepe Mosque
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Ankara Citadel

3.5/5(4 reviews)

Gaze up at the city’s iconic hilltop fortress that has survived several ruling dynasties. It dates back around 2,000 years.

Ankara Citadel
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Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

3.5/5(4 reviews)

Travel through time as you examine exhibits that tell the story of the people who lived in the Anatolian region for more than 10,000 years.

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
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Atakule Tower

Experience Ankara from above as you dine in the revolving restaurant at the summit of the city’s tallest tower.

Atakule Tower
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Haci Bayram Mosque

3.5/5(6 reviews)

An iconic religious center from the 1400s is home to the mausoleum of the poet after whom it takes its name.

Haci Bayram Mosque
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Ankara Castle

3/5(5 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Ankara with a trip to Ankara Castle. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Ankara Castle
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Tunali Hilmi Caddesi

During your visit to Cankaya, you can do some window-shopping at Tunali Hilmi Caddesi. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Tunali Hilmi Caddesi

Explore areas of Ankara

Grand Bazaar featuring interior views and markets

Kizilay

2/5(1 area review)

Travelers enjoy Kizilay for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Ankara Art Playhouse while you're in the area.

Kizilay
Ethnographic Museum featuring heritage architecture

Ankara City Center

4/5(14 area reviews)

Ankara City Center is well-liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Kocatepe Mosque and Tunali Hilmi Caddesi are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sihhiye Station or Anadolu Station to get around.

Ankara City Center
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Yenimahalle

Get to know Yenimahalle and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Ataturk Forest Farm and Zoo and Presidential Complex, and you can jump on the metro at Mesa Station or Istanbul Yolu Station to get around the city.

Yenimahalle
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Çukurambar Mahallesi

While Çukurambar Mahallesi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Armada Shopping and Business Center and Next Level AVM.

Çukurambar Mahallesi
Ankara featuring a mosque, heritage architecture and interior views

Etimesgut

The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about Etimesgut. Goksu Park and Kuğulu Parkı are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Eryaman Station or Devlet Mahallesi Station to get around the larger area.

Etimesgut
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Bahçelievler Mahallesi

Even though there aren't top sights in Bahçelievler Mahallesi, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Anitkabir Ataturk Museum. Jump on the metro at Besevler Station to see more of the city.

Bahçelievler Mahallesi