Full-Day Cultural And Historical Tour Of Baghdad
Highlights
Baghdad
cultural, museums, sightseeing
Group Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a full-day cultural and historical tour in Baghdad, delving into its rich heritage and cultural sites while experiencing daily life in its old quarters. From the Iraqi Museum to historical bazaars and significant landmarks, this tour promises to captivate with its insights into Baghdad’s history and vibrant culture.
Itinerary
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Sightseeing tour of Baghdad
- Our tour commences at the Iraqi Museum, immersing ourselves in ancient Mesopotamian antiquities.
- The tour continues with a captivating walking tour through the old quarters of Baghdad, visiting al-Mutanabbi Book Market street—an intellectual haven.
- Mustansiriyah Madrasah, one of the earliest universities in the world.
- A stop at the century-old Shabandar Cafe for a glass of lime tea, a speciality in Baghdad.
- Our path leads to the Abbasid Palace on the Tigris river bank with its beautiful ornamental designs and carvings.
- Another century-old juice shop that serves refreshing raisin juice which was visited by Iraqi kings and presidents.
- A walk in Khan Al Mudallal Antique Market shops.
- A boat tour on the Tigris river follows.
- Lunch at an old Baghdadi restaurant offering Kubba, a dumpling-like Iraqi dish.
- Strolling through bustling bazaars of Copper Market, Stationery Market and Clothing Market.
- A walk through historical Rashid Street, the center of Baghdad in the past century, seeing several important old mosques and buildings.
- Visiting Firdos Square where Saddam bronze statue was pulled down.
- Marvel at the Martyr Monument, a blue split dome built as a memorial for the fallen Iraqi soldiers and officers.
- We end the tour at the iconic Freedom Monument.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 3 | /group |
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This is a group tour |
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