A Full Day Cultural and Historical Tour in Baghdad,
A Full Day Cultural and Historical Tour in Baghdad, exploring its heritage and cultural sites and experiencing the daily life in its old quarters
* 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.
The tour includes:
- Experienced tour guide with a deep interest in Iraq’s history.
- Modern car and a private driver for transportation.
- A pre-trip video call to explain the details of the trip and to learn basic Iraqi phrases and cultural practices.
It doesn’t include:
- Accommodation.
- Entry fees.
- Meals.