Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Ashgabat March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ashgabat](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashgabat-Hotels.d421.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Ashgabat](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ashgabat.d421.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ashgabat Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ashgabat.d421.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ashgabat Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashgabat.d421.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Ashgabat ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Ashgabat Types of activities [Ashgabat travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashgabat.dx421) ![Ashgabat, Turkmenistan - May 02, 2019: Modern architecture of Ashgabat. View of the modern district. Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, May 02, 2019.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/421/4dca3491-29de-4db0-9d7a-775838b48d54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Modern architecture building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/421/963ac9dd-30af-43c3-9d8a-3e81b2c8a573.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Night view of the new boulevard. Ashkhabad. Turkmenistan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/421/1abc417e-d40e-4d46-b8be-a28b2e5182aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ashgabat, Turkmenistan - Monuments to historical figures of Turkmenistan in the park.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/421/3d626488-8554-478c-bf28-9b858be669d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ashgabat is a city of white marble with very few people in evidence in the streets (admittedly it is hot right now). I think they must have revived Turkey's marble market single-handedly!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/421/4670a20d-d3ef-40cf-b77b-05f81e25de83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Ashgabat Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Ashgabat has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Ashgabat, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Ashgabat with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Ashgabat Ashgabat is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Ashgabat, and make it a breeze to explore Ashgabat and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ashgabat to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Ashgabat, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Ashgabat | Number of things to do | 10 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Full Day Ashgabat Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-ashgabat-tour.a48079360.activity-details): £141 | | Top 5 things to do | [Full Day Ashgabat Tour](/things-to-do/full-day-ashgabat-tour.a48079360.activity-details)[2-Days Tour through the Highlights of Ashgabat and Darvaza](/things-to-do/darvaza-day-tour-darvaza-gas-crater-karakum-desert.a48190588.activity-details)[Ashgabat to Darvaza: "Door to Hell" Evening Tour with Dinner](/things-to-do/ashgabat-to-darvaza-door-to-hell-evening-tour-with-dinner.a51757774.activity-details)[Samarkand: Tethered Hot Air Balloon Flight with Transfers](/things-to-do/samarkand-tethered-hot-air-balloon-flight-with-transfers.a52288250.activity-details)[Kunya Urgench-Darvaz-Ashgabat Tour from Uzb 2 Days/ 2 Nights](/things-to-do/kunya-urgench-darvaz-ashgabat-tour-from-uzb-2-days-2-nights.a48334941.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Samarkand: Tethered Hot Air Balloon Flight with Transfers](/things-to-do/samarkand-tethered-hot-air-balloon-flight-with-transfers.a52288250.activity-details) | | With kids | [From Khiva: 4-Day Turkmenistan Adventure with Darvaza Crater](/things-to-do/from-khiva-4-day-turkmenistan-adventure-with-darvaza-crater.a51730434.activity-details)[5-Day Turkmenistan Guided Tour](/things-to-do/5-day-turkmenistan-guided-tour.a52082944.activity-details) | ## What to do in Ashgabat --- ### Popular places to visit #### National Museum of Turkmenistan You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Turkmenistan during your trip to Ashgabat. Take in the musical theatre and desert landscape in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Museum-Of-Turkmenistan-Ashgabat.d6114398.Attraction) #### Turkmenbashi Palace Find out about the history of Ashgabat when you spend time at Turkmenbashi Palace. Discover the area's desert landscape and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Turkmenbashi-Palace-Ashgabat.d6114406.Attraction) #### Iranian Mosque After visiting Iranian Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ashgabat. Take in the musical theatre and desert landscape in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Iranian-Mosque-Ashgabat.d553248621526915494.Attraction) #### Azadi Mosque Azadi Mosque is just one of the places to see in Ashgabat, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's musical theatre and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Azadi-Mosque-Ashgabat.d6114402.Attraction) #### Ashgabat Zoo You can learn about the history of Ashgabat with a visit to Ashgabat Zoo. Take in the musical theatre and desert landscape in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashgabat-Zoo-Ashgabat.d553248621526915496.Attraction) #### Neutrality Arch Find out about the history of Ashgabat when you take a trip to Neutrality Arch. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Neutrality-Arch-Ashgabat.d6114396.Attraction) #### Kopetdag Stadium Catch an event at Kopetdag Stadium during your trip to Ashgabat. Experience the area's musical theatre and museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kopetdag-Stadium-Ashgabat.d6114394.Attraction) #### Rukhiyet Palace You can find out about the history of Ashgabat when you stop by Rukhiyet Palace. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rukhiyet-Palace-Ashgabat.d6114408.Attraction) #### Museum of Turkmen Values You can study the exhibits at Museum of Turkmen Values, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Ashgabat. Take in the museums and desert landscape in the area. 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