Tours and Tickets to Experience Hattusa (Hattusha)

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

• Daily Hattusa Tour from Cappadocia

• Private Tour of the Hittite Sites

• Cappadocia and Central Anatolia Tour with Professional Tour Guide

• Private Guided Tour to Hattusa from Cappadocia

• Daily Hattusa/Boğazköy Tour

Visiting Hattusa costs around €3 at the entrance gate, although the reports of costs do vary. Many travelers visit the site on tours that handle all transportation, with prices from around US$350.

That depends. There’s a lot to cover here, so most people recommend spending at least several hours exploring the site, if not longer. Wear comfortable shoes, as visiting Hattusa involves considerable walking, often on uneven surfaces. In summer, you’ll also need sun protection and water, as the area has limited shade.

Yes, although you’ll need your own transportation. From Ankara, the drive to Bogazkale (the nearest village) takes around three hours. There’s little public transportation, including limited dolmus routes. The best option without a private vehicle is to join a tour.

Aim to arrive at Hattusa in the early morning to avoid the hottest hours of the day, especially in the summer months. Otherwise, late afternoon is another good option. It may be more convenient to stay locally for one night, so you can easily travel to the site in the morning.

Hattusa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the capital of the Hittite Empire, with a population of 15,000 people. Its well-preserved ruins include temples, city walls, stone entrances with sculptures, the Sphinx Gate, and the Lion’s Gate.