Rize Castle & Rize Museum City Tour

Welcome to our city tour discovering the historical and cultural heritage of Rize, Turkey's tea capital. We begin with Rize Castle located in the city center. This historic structure from the Byzantine period is positioned at the city's highest point. Touring the castle walls, we listen to the stories of historic stones. From the castle towers, we watch the panoramic view of Rize city, Black Sea, and tea gardens.

With our transition to Rize Museum, we examine the region's archaeological finds, ethnographic artifacts, and tea culture collection. We discover the history of tea production, traditional tea tools, and the region's cultural heritage. Walking in the city center, we observe the historic bazaar, traditional houses, and local life. Taking a break in Rize's famous tea gardens, we taste different tea varieties. Visiting the local market, you have the opportunity to purchase tea, hazelnuts, and local products. An ideal tour for those who want to know Rize in a short time.