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 riverbank 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.
Entry fees & boat tour in the Tigris.
Baghdadi dish for lunch.
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.
Meals.