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Çatalhöyük Archaeological Excavation Site and Virtual Museum

Konya, Turkey 3h 30m 4.8 · 29 reviews English 455304P4
Free cancellation (24h) Mobile ticket Adults 0–90
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Overview

A trip to Çatalhöyük, where you can see the excavation area containing the first finds of the transition to settled life, the Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center which is one of the best digital museums in the world and sample houses which were built similar to the houses of Çatalhöyük of 9000 years ago. You will have 2 hours to wander the area.

Since we are a incoming travel agency based in Konya, our tour prices are affordable and our services are as befitting a kind host. This is the only routine transportation to Çatalhöyük!

The tour is a daily transportation service to the Çatalhöyük. It is avaliable everday except monday. On mondays the welcoming center and excavation area (and also most of the museums and attractions in Konya) is closed to the visits. Please take care of your reservation dates regarding to that situation.

You will find all digital guiding services in several languages in the welcoming center. The enterance fee is 5 Euro which may be paid while enterance.

Tour at a glance

Duration
3h 30m
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Tour type
Group tour
up to 15 travellers per booking
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Pickup
Meet at start point
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Operates
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Starts 13:00, 13:45
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Confirmation
Within 48 hours
supplier confirms availability
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Cancellation
Free up to 24h before
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Traveller ages
Adults 0–90
min 1 per booking
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Rating
4.8 / 5
29 verified reviews
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Ticket
Mobile ticket
show it on your phone
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What's included

  • Round trip transportation.

Not included

  • 5 Euro enterance fee.
  • Snacks

Itinerary

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    Catalhoyuk Neolithic City

    Çatalhöyük; also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük; from Turkish çatal "fork" + höyük "tumulus") is a tell (a mounded accretion due to long-term human settlement) of a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7500 BC to 6400 BC, and flourished around 7000 BC.[2] In July 2012, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[3] The Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center built by the Konya Municipality is a great show of virtual museum technology which revives the life of achient times. Çatalhöyük Promotion and Welcome Center was designed with the aim of hosting tourists, providing information and enriching their cultural experiences.

    2h Admission free

Meeting & pickup

Everyone meets at the start point.

We may welcome you in our office which is in the center of the city and very close to Mavlana Tomb. If you need transfer service you may additionally purchase it.

Schedule

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 13:00, 13:45

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The destination is 45 minutes far away from the city center so 1 and a half hour of total duration is for transportation.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

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Leni_J Aug 2026 · Viator
This tour should be...

This tour should be compulsory for all us Westerners. Evidence that people can and did live in harmony with others. This is evidence that civilisation existed well before we claimed the honour. In fact in the face of this you'll wonder why we call ourselves civilised at all.

lokishango Jul 2026 · Tripadvisor
Amazing Time Capsule

One of the first human settlements is enhanced by a woeld class modern museum. A journey back to one of the first known human settlements 9000 years ago. A short distance from Konya with direct bus transportation via Konya's red buses. A world treasure.

Jenny T Jul 2026 · Tripadvisor
Brilliant exhibition, interesting site. The tour is very convenient but doesn't give you enough time. Should be at least 3 hours

It is by far the easiest way to get out to Catalhöyük from Konya. However, it only leaves you 2 hours at the site. The digital exhibition is brilliant but we only had time to see a third of it with the pressure of the departure time. It is in English and Turkish so speakers of other languages would take longer to read all the information and interactive displays. The archaeological site itself is not as well displayed yet, but you can get a feel for how they lived so long ago.

chikwongl787 Jun 2026 · Tripadvisor
Excellent Trip

While we were worry how to get to Çatalhöyük Archaeological Excavation Site, we found trip through Viator. The price is good and the starting time matches our need. All the tour support staff are nice and supportive. We enjoy much. Thank you.

SHAIKH_P May 2026 · Viator
Our visit to Çatalhöyük...

Our visit to Çatalhöyük was an extraordinary experience, far exceeding expectations. The site's rich history and meticulous preservation captivated us from start to finish. The exceptional archaeological exhibits, coupled with profound insights into ancient human civilization, made this experience truly unique. We highly recommend Çatalhöyük for anyone seeking an enlightening and unforgettable journey into the past, as it offers unparalleled engagement with history.

Dream38892405972 Apr 2026 · Tripadvisor
Metropolis of Neolithic Era

#Çatalhöyük people #NeolithicEra people who lived around 7000BC in metropolis of the time (like present day lstanbul, Madrid or Tokyo of the time), we come across strikingly different lifestyle which we would not expect from hunter&gatherer&farmer era people. What is striking is that researchers found out that these people lived in equal conditions, no one was superior from the whole group! Similar size houses, no sign of a king or high level religious figures. A finding that shocks present day human mentality as all the system we live in today is designed in favor of those who believe they are better, superior as a result deserve to have the best of everything! Something that make us think are we the primitive ones?! Did we advance in humanity or not?! If you @go_konya , make sure to visit this #unescoworldheritagesite since 2012 to find out how we humans forgot better ways of living together in harmony. The site has a well designed visitor center that is fun to explore by all age groups.

Aisha_A Mar 2026 · Viator
Great experience at Catalhoyuk

This is a must do experience in Konya. Before I came I didn't even know about it but I'm glad that I went. The digital museum is one of the best I have seen, a lot of thought was out into it and it was so detailed. It was easy to book the ticket and the tour bus experience was good. Our tour guide was helpful and spoke English well. I don't remember his name but it was on 22nd March.

Steven_S Mar 2026 · Viator
Professional transportation to Çatalhöyük. Totally recommend.

Solo traveler. Legit service. I booked online and showed up to the ticket office a couple hours before the bus (1pm). They gave me a paper ticket and I returned a few minutes before the bus left. Very easy to find, it’s right across from the Mevlana Müzesi (Rumi mosque that you will see from a mile away). Got right on, got some basic guidance about the visit, and away we went. Very smooth, very professional. Entry to Çatalhöyük is only 5€ and can be paid when you get there. The two hours they stop is plenty of time to visit the site. I read almost everything in the museum, checked out the model houses, walked a full lap around the mounds, and then went to the excavation.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 3h 30m.

Is hotel pickup included?

Everyone meets at the start point.

Can I cancel for free?

Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

On which days does it run?

It runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Starts 13:00, 13:45

How fast is the booking confirmed?

Within 48 hours, once the supplier confirms.

Is this a private tour?

No, this is a shared group experience.

Where do I complete the booking?

On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.

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