Sulaymaniyah City Explorer (Full-Day)

Duration

7–8 hours

Ticket price

$35 / person; Family (2 adults + 2 kids): $120 (includes museum entries & guide)

Included

Guide, entrance fees, bottled water, local taxes.

Excluded

Lunch (unless booked), personal purchases, transfers beyond the city.

Available languages

Kurdish, English, Arabic, Turkish (others on request)

Suitability

Families, solo travelers, cultural tourists. Wheelchair access for parts of the tour (inform at booking).

Meeting point

Sulaimaniya city center or hotel lobby.

About the tour

A full-day immersion in Sulaymaniyah (Slemani): Amna Suraka (Red Prison) museum, Kurd’s Heritage Museum, Azadi Park, local bazaars and a food stop. Sulaymaniyah is Kurdish culture’s modern hub.

Itinerary

09:00 — Meet at hotel / city center → 09:30 Amna Suraka museum (guided visit) → 11:30 Kurd’s Heritage Museum & Mawlawi Street → 13:00 Lunch at local restaurant (traditional dishes) → 14:30 Azadi Park & photo stops → 16:00 Qaysari/Bazaar stroll & street-food tasting → 17:00 End.

Tour highlights

Amna Suraka exhibits; regional history & heritage museum; local food & markets

Full description

A city day that mixes history, politics, arts, and food. The guide explains contemporary Kurdish culture, museum exhibits, and points you to the best local dishes and shopping spots. Great for first-time visitors.

Important info

Respect photography rules at museums; some exhibits address recent conflicts and may be emotionally intense for children.