Ankara Castle (Ankara Kalesi) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Ankara Castle. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour

• Half-Day Private Tour in Ankara

• Ankara: Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide

• Private Tour: Best of Turkey in 15 Days From Istanbul

Ankara Castle is free to visit, but many travelers opt to explore with a guide to learn more about Ankara and the historic citadel. Walking tours of Ankara, including the castle, start at US$20 per person, while a private half-day sightseeing tour of Ankara starts at US$185.

Yes, Ankara Castle is one of the most-visited tourist attractions in Ankara, along with the Ataturk Mausoleum, Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, and the Temple of Augustus and Rome—all of which are within walking distance. The hilltop castle blends Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman architectural styles and offers panoramic views from its ramparts.

Ankara Castle is located on a hilltop overlooking the city, just east of Ankara’s historic center. It’s easy to reach on foot, about a 10-minute walk uphill, but you can also drive, take a taxi, or ride-share up the hill. The closest metro station is Ulus, about a 25-minute walk.

You can explore both the inner and outer citadel at Ankara Castle, climb the old ramparts and towers, and admire views over the city below. Look out for architectural landmarks, including the Hisar Kapısı gate and an Ottoman-era mosque, then wander around the surrounding streets, dotted with cafés.

No, Ankara Castle isn’t easily accessible to people using wheelchairs or strollers. The inner castle can only be explored on foot, and it’s full of cobbled paths and uneven stone steps. However, you can still take a taxi up to the hilltop castle and admire the views from the outside.