The Great Ziggurat of Ur seen head-on, its triple ceremonial staircase climbing the buttressed mudbrick terraces from the desert floor.

The Cradle of Civilization

Discover the Cradle of Civilization

Journey through 7,000 years of human history, from the legendary ziggurats of Sumer to the vibrant streets of modern Baghdad. Experience a land where time began.

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Icons of the Mesopotamian Horizon

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Mutanabbi Street in Baghdad in the afternoon, colonnaded brick arcades lining the book market as people walk the paved street.

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The Heart of Iraq

Baghdad

The legendary City of Peace, where ancient history meets the pulse of modern Arab culture.

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The Citadel of Erbil rising on its tell above the modern city, golden brickwork lit by low sun under a clear Kurdistan sky.

Kurdistan412m above sea level

The Ancient Citadel

Erbil

The world's oldest continuously inhabited city, crowned by the majestic Citadel.

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A meal laid out on a woven mat inside a traditional reed mudhif in the Mesopotamian Marshes, arched bundles of qasab reed rising overhead.

South IraqUNESCO Heritage

The Garden of Eden

The Marshes

A labyrinth of waterways and reed islands teeming with life, and the ancestral home of the Marsh Arabs.

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Curated journeys

Beyond the Ordinary

The Assyrian gallery of the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, winged lamassu bulls and carved stone reliefs flanking the hall as visitors look down it.

History

Guardians of the Dawn

Walk among the ruins where writing was born and kings ruled the first empires of man.

Discover heritage

A whole masgouf fish split and grilled over wood, served on a bed of fresh herbs with flatbread and lemon.

Gastronomy

Savoring Sumer

A domed hilltop shrine in northern Iraq at golden hour, bare mountain ridges rising behind its stone balustrade.

Adventure

Peaks of Kurdistan

UNESCO World Heritage

Preserving the Soul of Humanity

Iraq is home to some of the world's most significant cultural treasures. From the spiral minaret of Samarra to the massive walls of Babylon, these sites are not just Iraqi heritage — they belong to the world.

Babylon

The heart of ancient empires

Samarra

Architectural wonder of the East

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The spiral Malwiya minaret of Samarra framed through a ruined brick arch of the Great Mosque's enclosure wall.

A journey into the past that feels like the future.

— National Geographic Traveler

7,000+Years of history

6UNESCO sites

10k+Ancient sites

365Days of discovery

From our own trips

Travellers we have guided

Every photograph below was taken on one of our tours — the same routes, the same guides, the same welcome. Ask us for the itinerary behind any of them.

A guide and a family of travellers in front of the reconstructed Ishtar Gate at Babylon, its cobalt-blue brick ranked with bulls and dragons. — The Ishtar Gate, Babylon

Two travellers at Ctesiphon with the brick vault of Taq Kasra rising behind them in the last of the light. — Taq Kasra, Ctesiphon

Three travellers at the foot of the Malwiya in Samarra, its spiral ramp winding up into a clear sky. — The Malwiya, Samarra

Travellers in front of the columned temple facade at Hatra, sunlit limestone against an open desert sky. — The temples of Hatra

A group walking the Assyrian gallery of the Iraq Museum in Baghdad, carved reliefs and a standing figure lining the hall. — Assyrian galleries, the Iraq Museum

Two visitors raising istikan glasses of tea in a Baghdad tea house, the wall behind them covered to the ceiling in framed photographs. — Tea on Mutanabbi Street

A masgouf split and grilled over the fire, served on a bed of herbs with flatbread and lemon, the cook seated behind the table. — Masgouf, straight off the fire

Two travellers below the Ottoman clock tower in the Qishla courtyard, Baghdad. — The Qishla clock tower, Baghdad

A couple photographed under the long bronze frieze of the Liberation Monument on Tahrir Square, Baghdad. — Nasb al-Hurriyah, Tahrir Square

Two travellers beside a bronze figure set among date palms in a Baghdad park. — Bronze among the date palms

A bronze monument photographed from below against a pale sky, two travellers smiling in the foreground. — Looking up in the city

Two men in front of a robed statue on a plinth, the low sun burning directly behind it. — Against the evening sun

Two travellers on a bridge after dark, the lights of the far bank strung along the water behind them. — The river after dark

A traveller at a rooftop table with three flatbreads straight from the oven, the city roofline behind him. — Breakfast on the roof

Two travellers on a busy shrine plaza, a golden dome and minarets rising through the crowd behind them. — Under the golden dome

Three travellers at the edge of a shrine courtyard, the gold dome and tiled minaret catching the afternoon light. — A shrine courtyard in the afternoon

Visitors walking out through a tiled gateway, the vault above them worked in blue and gold. — Out through the tiled gate

A guide inside a shrine, the silver and gold lattice of the tomb behind him and pilgrims moving past. — Inside the shrine

Three travellers on a wide shrine esplanade in the evening, banners and palms running away down its length. — The esplanade at dusk

Two travellers sitting on a stone wall at Lalish, the fluted conical spires of the Yazidi temple rising beyond them. — Lalish, in the Sheikhan hills

Two travellers below a statue at Erbil's airport welcome monument, its citadel-style wall running behind them. — Touching down in Erbil

Three travellers at a railing on a northern mountain viewpoint, ridgelines fading into a hazy sunset. — A viewpoint in the north

Three travellers on wet cobblestones in a heritage street, bunting strung overhead and a minaret beyond the trees. — A heritage street after rain

Three travellers below a stone gateway carved with a face in relief. — At the carved gateway

Three travellers sheltering under an umbrella on an excavation mound, beside a sign telling visitors that history started here. — Where history started

Four visitors under a painted ceiling, its panels crowded with scenes and a chandelier hanging at the centre. — Under a painted ceiling

Three travellers on an esplanade with a turquoise dome standing across the water behind them. — Across the water

A family on the steps of a grand stone building, a carved relief set above its doorway. — On the steps

A guide and two travellers at the base of the Malwiya, the spiral ramp climbing behind them. — Back at the Malwiya

From Tripadvisor

What our guests say

Recent five-bubble reviews from travellers we guided — shown exactly as they wrote them.

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4 Weeks in Iraq with Ibrahim

“Ibrahim managed to get us into every site without issue and we even managed to organise a Remembrance Day event in Basra War Cemetery… Not your average tour of Iraq but Ibrahim embraced this crazy mission and we managed to pull off a trip that far exceeded my expectations and achieved everything I had hoped for.”

Ben SHalf Moon Bay, CA · January 2026

An Exceptional Guide and a Truly Trustworthy Experience in IRAQ

“Traveling alone as a woman with my backpack, I felt completely safe, supported, and comfortable with you at all times… I highly recommend you to anyone visiting IRAQ, especially solo travelers who want to feel safe, respected, and well guided.”

Sol KolibríJanuary 2026

Recommended

“Ibrahim picked me from my hotel in Baghdad and we became friends immediately. He knew of my birthday and surprised me to celebrate it at the gates of Babylon with a delicious cake. I will be forever indebted.”

LLLondon NomadLondon, UK · January 2026

Coolest and best tour guide in the world

“Ibrahim took me to these amazing local spots I never would've found on my own… It felt less like a formal tour and more like exploring with someone who's just excited to share their country with you.”

mattfrancis888January 2026

Great guide in Iraq

“Can't say enough good things about Ibrahim, truly had my well-being as a priority. Took me to all the places I asked for and even more… Would definitely recommend him.”

Lisa TFebruary 2026

Zhiguli in Baghdad

“He didn't just show the city; he helped to feel the real Baghdad: its atmosphere, people, culture and soul… If you want to see Baghdad not as a tourist, but as a visitor who is really welcome here, I recommend it with all my heart.”

Иван K2026

More Than a Guide, A Friend for Life

“Every street, every neighborhood, every landmark came with a story. His knowledge of Baghdad is simply incredible, and his passion for his country is contagious.”

Navigate58556182639Breda, The Netherlands · 2026

“Ibrahim knew how to tell fascinating stories about everything and let us experience the city in a way we could never have experienced ourselves… We can warmly recommend him to anyone who wants to discover Baghdad and its surroundings in a personal and authentic way.”

Danique V2026

“He is incredibly kind, funny, friendly, and welcoming… He genuinely goes out of his way to make sure you have a great time and get to experience Baghdad properly. If you're visiting Baghdad, I'd definitely recommend having Ibrahim as your guide!”

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