Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir) Tours and Tickets

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Admission to the Ataturk Mausoleum is free, but many travelers visit as part of a guided city tour. Private walking tours of Ankara start at US$36 per person, while a half-day city tour, including a stop at the Ataturk Mausoleum, can cost anywhere from US$185.

Yes, the Ataturk Mausoleum is one of Ankara's most important monuments, home to the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The landmark is free to visit, but it's worth exploring with a guide to learn more about Atatürk and the founding of the Republic of Turkey—one of the most significant, yet complex, moments in Turkey's history.

Per one customer who booked the Ankara: Private Walking Tour with a Guide (Private Tour), "We had a wonderful tour of Ankara with Ertuğ. We learned so much about Atatürk during our visit to the mausoleum, and [...] he answered all of our questions about ancient history, recent events, and current affairs in Turkey, and we truly came away with a much deeper understanding. We also loved visiting the old town, seeing the city walls and a 16th-century mosque still in use, and he even helped us bargain at a local nut shop. Overall, an excellent experience—highly recommended!"

Yes, unsurprisingly for such a site so important to the history of modern Turkey, the Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir) is often included as a stop on half-day or full-day tours of Ankara. Tours focused on the life of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk may also include a visit to the onsite Ataturk Museum.

Yes—no guided tour is required to access the site, and admission is free. Simply show up during visiting hours and stroll around the mausoleum complex at your own pace. There are signage and explanations in Turkish and English. That said, visitors who arrive independently miss out on the chance to ask questions.

That depends on you. The complex is divided into five parts and there’s a lot to take in, so many people may stay for as long as several hours. The museum is packed with information on the creation of modern Turkey and displays personal artifacts, while there’s also the memorial tomb itself.

Don’t miss the changing of the guards ceremony, involving a ceremonial procession of guards marching through the complex in precise formations. Times vary throughout the day, so be sure to check in advance. Otherwise, aim for the morning or late afternoon, especially during school holidays, weekends, or peak travel months.

Yes, visitors can find restroom facilities located within the mausoleum complex. There’s also a gift shop—a great place to pick up good-quality Ataturk-themed souvenirs—and a cafe, where visitors are encouraged to grab a drink after their visit. The complex also tends to be accessible to travelers with mobility restrictions.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Ataturk Mausoleum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Ankara:

• Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

• Temple of Augustus and Rome

• Ankara Castle (Ankara Kalesi)

• Aslanhane Mosque (Aslanhane Camii) 

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Ankara.