Erbil City Heritage Tour - See Kurdistan Company

Erbil City Heritage Tour — “Citadel & Bazaar” (Half-Day)

Duration

3–4 hours

Ticket price

Starting $25 / person; Family package (2 adults + 2 children): $85

Included

Guide, entrance fees (citadel & museum), bottled water, local taxes.

Excluded

Personal shopping, meals (unless selected), tips, transport (can add airport/hotel pickup).

Available languages

Kurdish, English, Arabic, Turkish

Suitability

All ages; accessible routes available nearby but citadel interior involves stairs — inquire for wheelchair assistance.

Meeting point

Erbil City Center (main square or chosen hotel lobby). Exact coordinates provided after booking.

About the tour

A cultural half-day through the heart of Erbil: the ancient Erbil Citadel, the historic Qaysari (Grand) Bazaar, and the Kurdish Textile Museum — ideal for first-time visitors who want history, culture and local shopping.

Itinerary

09:00 — Meet at Erbil city center (see Meeting Point)
09:15 — Guided visit Erbil Citadel (walkthrough + photo stops)
10:15 — Kurdish Textile Museum (exhibits & short talk)
11:00 — Qaysari Bazaar (guided stroll, shopping tips)
11:45 — Finish / optional tea in a traditional café

Tour highlights

Erbil Citadel panoramic views, handwoven textiles, historic bazaar lanes, local crafts and tea break.

Full description

Explore one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements (Erbil Citadel), learn textile traditions at the Kurdish Textile Museum, then stroll the centuries-old Qaysari Bazaar with a guide who explains architecture, crafts, and bargaining customs. Finish with optional local tea and street food recommendations.

Important info

Dress respectfully for cultural sites.
Photography allowed in public areas; some museum exhibits may restrict flash or close-up photos.
No large bags inside exhibition rooms.
Children must be supervised.
If you need wheelchair access, notify us at booking.