# Private Diyarbakır Walls and Old City Tour

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Language: en
Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: DİYARBAKIR, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: A private one-day tour of Diyarbakır's basalt walls, the İçkale citadel, the Great Mosque, the Hevsel Gardens and the Ten-Eyed Bridge, with lunch included.

## Overview

This Diyarbakır private tour takes one day, with hotel pick-up and drop-off in the city. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch and entrance fees are included. You walk the UNESCO-listed basalt walls of the Sur district, the İçkale citadel and the Great Mosque, then go down to the Hevsel Gardens and the Ten-Eyed Bridge on the Tigris.

## Tour highlights

**[Diyarbakır Fortress](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/diyarbakir-fortress/):** Black basalt walls that encircle the Sur district for about 5.8 kilometers, with four monumental gates.

**Keçi Burcu:** A carved stone bastion on the walls, one of the points the guide shows during the walk.

**İçkale:** The inner citadel complex, visited on foot after the outer walls.

**[Hevsel Gardens](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/hevsel-gardens/):** About 700 hectares of spring-fed terraces between the fortress and the Tigris River, inscribed by UNESCO in 2015.

**Great Mosque of Diyarbakır:** One of the oldest mosques in Anatolia, at the center of the Sur district.

**Ten-Eyed Bridge:** An 11th-century basalt bridge over the Tigris, just below the gardens.

## Itinerary

### Itinerary

Your guide and driver collect you from your hotel in Diyarbakır, and the minivan takes you to the [Diyarbakır Fortress](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/diyarbakir-fortress/). On foot, you follow the black basalt walls of the Sur district, which were shaped by Roman, Byzantine, Artuqid and Ottoman rulers. The guide stops at the carved stone bastion of Keçi Burcu and points out the four monumental gates along the circuit. Next you visit İçkale, the inner citadel complex, and look at the stonework up close. Back in the center of Sur, the guide shows the Great Mosque and the Hasan Pasha Han, an Ottoman inn now full of tea and breakfast rooms. Lunch follows at a local restaurant with a soft drink. In the afternoon the minivan drives to the [Hevsel Gardens](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/hevsel-gardens/), a spring-fed valley of terraced fields that still supplies local produce and draws birds. You walk the garden paths at a pace the group sets, and the Ten-Eyed Bridge over the Tigris is the last stop. The day ends with the drop-off at your hotel in Diyarbakır.

## Included

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink.

A comfortable minivan and an experienced driver.

A professional tourist guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Entrance fees to the museums and sites.

Local taxes, parking and fuel.

Highway tolls.

## Not included

Optional tours.

Tips.

Flights or other travel to Diyarbakır.

## Details

Tours start between 9:30 and 10:00 am and finish between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in new comfortable vehicles sized for the group.

Because the tour is private, the guide can change stops and pace on the day.

Price is on request for your dates and group size.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and a hat for the walls and gardens.

Cancellation terms are in our [cancellation and refund policy](https://tubostravelturkey.com/cancellation-and-refund-policy/).

## Who this tour suits

This tour suits travelers who have one day in Diyarbakır and want the city walls, the citadel and the gardens without spending the day on logistics. Couples, friends and families can book the whole group as one private party, so the pace and the number of stops match the people on the tour. It also suits visitors who want a guide to explain how the walls were built and rebuilt over many centuries. Anyone who finds long stretches of walking hard should say so before booking, because most of the day is spent on foot along the fortress and the garden paths.

## Spring, autumn and getting to Diyarbakır

Summers in Diyarbakır are hot, so walking the walls is easier in spring and autumn. Winters are cold, so bring layers. Flights are not included in the tour price, so book your own flight to Diyarbakır Airport and plan to arrive the day before the pick-up. The tour starts at your hotel, so you only need to be ready at the time your guide sets, and the day ends back at the same hotel. The fortress walk and the garden paths are both on foot, so wear comfortable shoes.

## Comparison

Diyarbakır in multi-day tours

| Tour | Duration | Group | Highlights | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Diyarbakır Walls and Old City Tour | 1 day | Private, your group only | Fortress walls, Keçi Burcu, İçkale, Hevsel Gardens | Visitors with one day in Diyarbakır |
| [16 Days Private Unesco Turkey Tour](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/16-days-private-unesco-turkey-tour/) | 16 days | Private | UNESCO sites on the eastern route, including Diyarbakır Castle and Hevsel Gardens | Travelers who want the full UNESCO route |

## Frequently asked questions

**How long is the Diyarbakır walls tour?**

It is a one-day private tour. Your guide and driver collect you from your hotel in Diyarbakır, and the day ends at the same hotel. The route covers the city walls, İçkale, the Great Mosque, the Hevsel Gardens and the Ten-Eyed Bridge, with lunch in the middle. The stops and pace can be changed with your guide during the day.

**What is included in the price?**

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink is included, along with a licensed guide, a minivan and driver, entrance fees to the sites, and local taxes, parking and fuel. Tips, optional tours and flights to Diyarbakır are not part of the price.

**How do I get a price for this tour?**

Price is on request for your dates and group size. Send your dates, group size and hotel name by WhatsApp to +90 544 674 42 28. Quotes are given for your exact dates, so send them as early as you can.

**Can we change the stops or the pace?**

Yes. Only your group rides in the minivan, so the guide can extend a stop, shorten one or drop it. Mention any place you want to see when you book, and the team will confirm whether it fits the day.

**What should we wear and bring?**

Wear comfortable walking shoes, since most of the day is on stone paths and uneven ground. Bring water and a hat in warmer months, and a light jacket for spring or autumn visits. Bring sunglasses too, since the walls and gardens are open to the sun.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tagestour mit Abholung und Rückbringung am Hotel in Diyarbakır. Sie führt entlang der Basaltmauern im Stadtteil Sur, zur Zitadelle İçkale und zur Großen Moschee und geht danach hinunter zu den Hevsel Gärten und zur Zehnaugenbrücke am Tigris.
- fr: Un circuit privé d'une journée avec prise en charge et dépose à votre hôtel de Diyarbakır. Il longe les remparts en basalte du quartier de Sur, la citadelle d'İçkale et la Grande Mosquée, puis descend vers les jardins de Hevsel et le pont aux dix arches sur le Tigre.
- es: Un tour privado de un día con recogida y regreso a su hotel en Diyarbakır. Recorre las murallas de basalto del distrito de Sur, la ciudadela de İçkale y la Gran Mezquita, y luego baja a los jardines de Hevsel y al puente de los Diez Ojos sobre el Tigris.
- it: Un tour privato di un giorno con prelievo e rientro al vostro hotel a Diyarbakır. Percorre le mura di basalto del quartiere di Sur, la cittadella di İçkale e la Grande Moschea, poi scende ai giardini di Hevsel e al ponte dei Dieci Occhi sul Tigri.
- pt: Um passeio privado de um dia com busca e retorno ao seu hotel em Diyarbakır. Percorre as muralhas de basalto do distrito de Sur, a cidadela de İçkale e a Grande Mesquita, depois desce aos jardins de Hevsel e à Ponte das Dez Vistas sobre o Tigre.
- nl: Een privétour van één dag met ophalen en terugbrengen bij uw hotel in Diyarbakır. De route loopt langs de basaltmuren van de wijk Sur, naar de citadel İçkale en de Grote Moskee, en daalt daarna af naar de Hevseltuinen en de brug met tien ogen over de Tigris.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на один день с трансфером от отеля в Диярбакыре и обратно. Маршрут проходит вдоль базальтовых стен квартала Сур, к цитадели Ичкале и Большой мечети, а затем спускается к садам Хевсел и мосту с десятью глазами над Тигром.
- zh-CN: 为期一天的私人游览，从迪亚巴克尔的酒店接送。行程沿苏尔区的玄武岩城墙行走，参观伊奇卡莱城堡和大清真寺，随后前往赫夫塞尔花园，以及底格里斯河上的十眼桥。
- tr: Diyarbakır'daki otelinizden alınıp bırakılmasını içeren, bir gün süren özel tur. Sur ilçesinin bazalt surları boyunca yürünür, İçkale ve Ulu Cami gezilir, sonra Hevsel Bahçeleri ile Dicle üzerindeki On Gözlü Köprü'ye inilir.
- ar: جولة خاصة مدتها يوم واحد مع استقبال من فندقك في ديار بكر وإعادتك إليه. تمشي على أسوار البازلت في حي سور، وتزور قلعة إيتشكالة والجامع الكبير، ثم تنزل إلى حدائق حفسل وجسر العيون العشر على دجلة.
- hi: दियारबाकिर में आपके होटल से लेने और वापस छोड़ने वाला एक दिन का निजी टूर। इसमें सूर ज़िले की बेसाल्ट दीवारों पर चलना, इचकाले किला और बड़ी मस्जिद शामिल हैं, फिर हेव्सेल बगीचों और दजला नदी पर बने दस आँखों वाले पुल की ओर जाया जाता है।

## Images

- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Diyarbakir3.jpg — Diyarbakir Fortress – Basalt stone walls and arched doorways of the Inner Fortress courtyard. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/26275.jpg — 26275

## Sources

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diyarbak%C4%B1r_Fortress
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hevsel_Gardens
- https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1488
- https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/
- https://muze.gov.tr/

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