Eskişehir itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · TürkiyeOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 32
- Per day
- ≈ 1,250 TL
- First stop
- 09:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Eskişehir itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 32 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Odunpazarı old town
- Day 2 Porsuk and city centre
- Day 3 Sazova and science
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 4 and 5 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,250 TL a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:30–16:00
Odunpazarı old town
Landmark
Odunpazarı Houses
Colourful Ottoman houses with bay windows and cobbled streets, quiet in the morning.
FreeCulture
Odunpazarı Modern Museum
Kengo Kuma's timber museum: contemporary Turkish art, with architecture that is an exhibit in itself.
≈ 300 TL per personFood
Çibörek Evi Odunpazarı
Tatar çibörek (fried meat pastry), served hot with ayran. Three or four will fill you up.
≈ 300 TL per personCulture
Meerschaum Museum Eskişehir
Meerschaum carving in Odunpazarı, with a workshop and museum.
FreeCulture
Kurşunlu Complex
Odunpazarı's Ottoman complex, home to glass art workshops.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Odunpazarı Met Helvası ShopTaste met helvası (a local sweet).
- Atlıhan Handicrafts BazaarMeerschaum and handmade glass.
Day 2 · 10:00–17:00
Porsuk and city centre
Nature
Porsuk River Gondola Tour
Take a gondola from Köprübaşı for a Venice feel, calm in the morning.
≈ 250 TL per personLandmark
Köprübaşı
The heart of the city, with bridges over the Porsuk and cafes.
FreeLandmark
Haller Youth Centre
Cafes and art in the old market hall, with a student-town atmosphere.
FreeFood
Mangal Keyfi Eskişehir
One of Eskişehir's best-known meat restaurants, famous for balaban köfte.
≈ 400 TL per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Kent Park Eskişehir
An artificial beach and park on the Porsuk: sand beach in summer, walks in winter.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Eskişehir Balaban Köfte RestaurantThe classic balaban köfte.
- Eskişehir Contemporary Arts GalleryA gallery in the centre, good for a rainy day.
Day 3 · 10:00–17:00
Sazova and science
Nature
Sazova Science, Culture and Art Park
A fairytale castle, pirate ship and Japanese garden, good for a walk with or without children.
FreeCulture
Sabancı Space House
Planetarium show, inside the park.
≈ 100 TL per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Sazova Cafe
Lunch inside the park.
≈ 300 TL per personCulture
Eti Underwater World
Tunnel aquarium, inside the park.
≈ 150 TL per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Kentpark Waterfront Walk
An evening walk along the Porsuk.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Sazova Çibörek RestaurantÇibörek near the park.
- Air Museum EskişehirAircraft museum, an alternative to the aquarium.
Day 4 · 09:30–16:30Day trip
Yazılıkaya and Phrygian Valley
Culture
Yazılıkaya Midas Monument
80 km from Eskişehir: a Phrygian rock monument and the city of Midas, best in morning light.
≈ 50 TL per personCulture
Phrygian Valley Rock Churches
Rock tombs and churches at Han, reached on foot.
FreeFood
Han Village Restaurant
A village restaurant serving kuru fasulye (white bean stew) and gözleme (stuffed flatbread).
≈ 300 TL per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Ayazini Village
Cappadocia-like fairy chimneys and a rock church, the loveliest village in the Phrygian Valley.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Seyitgazi Complex RestaurantA restaurant in Seyitgazi.
- Seyitgazi ComplexThe tomb of Battal Gazi and the complex, an alternative to Ayazini.
Day 5 · 10:00–16:00Day trip
Sivrihisar and Pessinus
Culture
Sivrihisar Grand Mosque
A Seljuk mosque with wooden columns, one hour from Eskişehir.
FreeCulture
Sivrihisar Armenian Church
A restored church, now a cultural centre.
FreeLandmark
Sivrihisar Nasreddin Hoca House
Hoca's birthplace, the village of Hortu, is nearby. In town there is a memorial house.
FreeFood
Sivrihisar Yemekçi
A town restaurant serving kuru fasulye (white bean stew) and rice pilaf.
≈ 300 TL per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Pessinus Ancient City
A Cybele temple and theatre at Ballıhisar, in a Phrygian-Roman city.
≈ 50 TL per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Sivrihisar Market Breakfast PlaceBreakfast.
- Nasreddin Hoca Hortu VillageHoca's village, an alternative to Pessinus.
Day 6 · 10:00–17:15
Museums and Tepebaşı
Culture
Eskişehir Archaeology Museum
Finds from Dorylaion and the Phrygians.
≈ 50 TL per personCulture
Glass Arts Museum
Glassblowing in Odunpazarı, with workshops to watch.
FreeFood
Ciğerci Eskişehir
Eskişehir's liver wrap (ciğer dürüm), a student classic.
≈ 350 TL per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Tepebaşı Art Street
Cafes and street art.
FreeNature
Vişnelik Garden Eskişehir
A city garden for a stroll.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Eskişehir Historic Bulgur HouseBulgur pilaf and balaban.
- Eskişehir Caricature MuseumCaricature art in Odunpazarı, an alternative to the glass museum.
Day 7 · 09:30–12:45
Odunpazarı morning, gentle farewell
Shopping
Odunpazarı Bazaar
Meerschaum, met helvası and glass souvenirs.
FreeFood
Odunpazarı Breakfast Place
Breakfast, with met helvası for dessert.
≈ 350 TL per personLandmark
Eskişehir Railway Station
High-speed train: Ankara in 1.5 hours, Istanbul in 2.5 hours. Time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Odunpazarı Tatar Mantı HouseTatar mantı (small dumplings), a farewell meal.
- Porsuk River WalkwayOne last walk.
Good to know: 6 things that make an Eskişehir trip easier
- The high-speed train (YHT) takes 2.5 hours from Istanbul and 1.5 hours from Ankara. The city tram (ESTRAM) goes everywhere in town. You will need a car for the Phrygian Valley and Sivrihisar.
- Çibörek, balaban köfte, met helvası and Tatar mantı are local specialities, and Odunpazarı has plenty of çibörek places.
- Winters are cold (-5°C) and snowy. Odunpazarı looks lovely under snow, and the museums are indoor options.
- Odunpazarı Modern Museum is closed on Mondays. Entry is about 300 TL.
- It is a student city: cafes are cheap and the evenings are lively.
- Roads in the Phrygian Valley are dusty in summer, so set off early in the morning.
Spending: ≈ 8,600 TL per person for 7 days
- Food5,000 TL
- Entry and tours1,300 TL
- Local transport1,800 TL
- Other500 TL
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Eskişehir?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 4 and 5; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Eskişehir cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 1,250 TL per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Eskişehir?
The first stop is at 09:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.