Istanbul Aquarium Tickets

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 A young woman touches a stingray fish in an oceanarium tunnel
A diver at the Istanbul Aquarium
Interior of Istanbul Aquarium, Turkey
Interior of Istanbul Aquarium, Turkey
great brown shark in Istanbul aquarium.
Boy looking at fishes and sharks at the Istanbul Aquarium.
Visitors exploring marine life exhibits at Istanbul Aquarium with shuttle service.
Interior of Istanbul Aquarium, Turkey
 A young woman touches a stingray fish in an oceanarium tunnel
A diver at the Istanbul Aquarium
Interior of Istanbul Aquarium, Turkey
Interior of Istanbul Aquarium, Turkey
great brown shark in Istanbul aquarium.
Boy looking at fishes and sharks at the Istanbul Aquarium.
Visitors exploring marine life exhibits at Istanbul Aquarium with shuttle service.
Interior of Istanbul Aquarium, Turkey
 A young woman touches a stingray fish in an oceanarium tunnel
A diver at the Istanbul Aquarium
Interior of Istanbul Aquarium, Turkey
Interior of Istanbul Aquarium, Turkey
great brown shark in Istanbul aquarium.
Boy looking at fishes and sharks at the Istanbul Aquarium.
Visitors exploring marine life exhibits at Istanbul Aquarium with shuttle service.
Interior of Istanbul Aquarium, Turkey
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Istanbul Aquarium Tickets with Bus Transfers from Taksim & Sultanahmet

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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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  • Explore the captivating Istanbul Aquarium with a shuttle service, offering a blend of entertainment, education, and conservation.
  • Journey through 17 thematic zones, including a rainforest, each replicating different regions' aquatic habitats, from the Black Sea to the Pacific Ocean.
  • Don't miss out on the 5D cinema and interactive games, offering a unique, enriching experience that brings the underwater world to life.
  • Benefit from a stress-free shuttle transfer from Taksim Square and Sultanahmet, allowing you to focus more on aquatic exploration.
  • By choosing this experience, you'll be supporting Istanbul Aquarium's vital biodiversity conservation initiatives while enjoying a day full of discovery and fun.
  • Explore the captivating Istanbul Aquarium with a shuttle service, offering a blend of entertainment, education, and conservation.
  • Journey through 17 thematic zones, including a rainforest, each replicating different regions' aquatic habitats, from the Black Sea to the Pacific Ocean.
  • Don't miss out on the 5D cinema and interactive games, offering a unique, enriching experience that brings the underwater world to life.
  • Benefit from a stress-free shuttle transfer from Taksim Square and Sultanahmet, allowing you to focus more on aquatic exploration.
  • By choosing this experience, you'll be supporting Istanbul Aquarium's vital biodiversity conservation initiatives while enjoying a day full of discovery and fun.

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Istanbul Aquarium
  • Round-trip shuttle transfers from Taksim Square

Exclusions

  • Guide
  • Tip: Try to plan your visit during feeding times to witness a feeding frenzy amongst the sharks and other marine creatures.
  • Shuttle services from Istanbul Aquarium depart from the front entrance. Services to Taksim and Sultanahmet are offered exclusively at 4 PM.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Istanbul Aquarium | A marine wonderland

Have you ever wanted to get up close to a shark? Or be surrounded by a pod of graceful manta rays? At Istanbul Aquarium, you can do these and more. Home to more than 15,000 sea and land creatures from around the world, this magical haven is also known as the Florya Aquarium or Istanbul Akvaryum. You can watch live feeding sessions, interact with them in touch pools, learn about the aquarium’s conservation efforts, and even have a 5D cinematic experience.

If you want to know more about Istanbul Aquarium tickets, the opening hours, how to get there, and more, you’ve come to the right place.

Know before you book your Istanbul Aquarium tickets

  • Transfers to the Istanbul Aquarium from Sultanahmet and Taksim Square are included in your tickets. Keep in mind that the return shuttle leaves the aquarium at 4pm. If you want to spend longer at the aquarium, choose an earlier time slot when you book your tickets online.
  • If you want to attend a live fish feeding session, which is held every day (except Monday) at 11am, choose an early time slot when you purchase your tickets.

Your Istanbul Aquarium tickets explained

Istanbul Aquarium tickets
  • Your Istanbul Aquarium tickets give you entry to the aquarium and access to all 18 habitat zones. While booking your tickets online, you can choose the time of your visit. 
  • Once inside, explore the aquarium at your own pace. Take part in activities like interacting with starfish at the touch pools and watching a live feeding session.
  • With your Istanbul Aquarium tickets, you can enjoy hassle-free shuttle transfers to and from the aquarium from Sultanahmet and Taksim Square. You have to show the voucher on your mobile phone along with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.
Istanbul Aquarium shuttle service

Your Istanbul Aquarium shuttle service pick-up points:

Sultanahmet 

  • Pick-up point: Opos Tours & Travel | Find on map
  • Address: Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:24, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Taksim 

  • Pick-up point: Hop On Hop Off İstanbul | Find on map
  • Address: Gümüşsuyu, Sıraselviler Cd. No:1 kat 3, 34010 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye.

Istanbul Aquarium Highlights

Sharks

Come face-to-face with sharks and watch these incredible creatures glide effortlessly through the water, showcasing their strength and beauty. At Istanbul Aquarium, you get the chance to see sand tiger sharks, lemon sharks, sandbar sharks, and reef sharks.

Rays

One of the ocean’s most unique and beautiful creatures, rays are endlessly fascinating. Watch them wing through the water with their wide fins, gracefully swirling and somersaulting. You’ll meet varieties like the Cownose Ray, Common Eagle Ray, and giant freshwater stingrays from the Amazon.

Penguins

Head to the South Pole zone to see the aquarium’s Gentoo Penguins – a crowd favorite. Did you know these short, adorable birds are also the world’s fastest underwater birds? Observe their underwater swimming skills and watch them waddle and play around in their enclosure. It’s a heartwarming and entertaining experience for visitors of all ages!

Amazon rainforest

Find yourself in a dense tropical jungle in the Amazon rainforest habitat. As you meander through this zone, complete with a lush canopy of trees, and tropical temperature and humidity, watch out for vibrantly-colored poison frogs, caiman (of the dwarf variety), capybara, and its most famous inhabitants: the Red-bellied Piranhas!

Observation areas

There are few things more soothing than watching fish glide through the water. At Istanbul Aquarium, you get to do this in front of huge glass viewing panels. Spend some time in the observation areas in the Marmara and Western Atlantic habitats and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the depths of the ocean.

Underwater glass tunnel

Being surrounded by thousands of fish, like groupers, croakers, and seabass, and getting a 360-degree view of the sharks and rays swimming all around and above you is a surreal experience! Take a walk through Istanbul Aquarium’s underwater glass tunnel and experience what it’s like to be at the bottom of the sea.

Touch pools

The touch pools at the Istanbul Aquarium are a big hit, especially with kids. It’s easily one of the most fun spots there! Have a one-of-a-kind experience and interact with starfish and sea urchins, all under the watchful eye of the aquarium’s expert animal carers.

Live feeding sessions

Don’t miss the chance to get up close and personal with the aquarium’s inhabitants during a live feeding session. Every day (except Monday) at 11am, the divers descend into the main tank shared between the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Western Atlantic, and Panama Canal zones to feed the sharks, stingrays, and other animals.

Panoramic 5D cinema

Immerse yourself in a virtual underwater adventure at the aquarium’s 5D cinema. Feel the effects of fog, wind, and water as you recline in your seats and experience the wonders of a magical marine world.

Plan your visit to the Istanbul Aquarium

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Address: Şenlikköy, Yeşilköy Halkalı Cd. No:93, 34153 Florya/İstanbul, Türkiye

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How to reach Istanbul Aquarium:

Your tickets include shuttle transfers to the aquarium from Sultanahmet and Taksim Square. If you want to get to the aquarium on your own, you can use public transport:

  • By bus: 73B, 73F, 73Y, A42
  • Nearest stop: İstanbul Akvaryum
  • By train: Marmaray, B1
  • Nearest stop: Florya Akvaryum
  • Istanbul Aquarium is accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility issues. It has ramps and elevators, including disabled elevators, to easily navigate the museum.
  • Parents with small children can bring their strollers inside the aquarium.
  • Restroom
  • Cloakroom
  • Prayer room
  • Information desk
  • Cafes
  • Souvenir shop
  • Book your tickets online in advance to avoid standing in ticket queues at the aquarium on the day of your visit. 
  • Plan your aquarium visit for the morning so that you don’t miss the live fish feeding session at 11am.
  • You can take photographs inside the aquarium, however, to protect the marine life, flash photography is not permitted.
  • After you finish exploring all the habitats, have a meal at the aquarium’s restaurant, Kaşıbeyaz Akvaryum. One of its walls is made entirely of glass and gives you a direct view into the aquarium’s Panama Canal tank.
  • Exploring the aquarium involves walking its 1.2-kilometer route, so wear comfortable footwear.
  • Kaşıbeyaz Akvaryum: Enjoy traditional Turkish dishes like roast lamb, grilled meats, and kebabs at Kaşıbeyaz Akvaryum as you watch the fish swim by in the adjacent Panama Canal zone.
  • Emirgan Sütiş Florya: Located next to the aquarium’s Suez Canal habitat, Emirgan Sütiş Florya is a great spot for a traditional Turkish breakfast, accompanied by a cup of traditional Turkish tea and beautiful sea views.
  • FunFondü: Take a break in your aquarium exploration with a quick stop at FunFondü to try desserts and fresh fruit covered in Belgian chocolate.
  • Istanbul Aquarium Cafe: If you want a quick cup of coffee or a snack before exploring the aquarium, head to the aquarium’s coffee shop, which is located near the entrance.

Frequently asked questions about Istanbul Aquarium tickets

What are the must-see exhibits at the Istanbul Aquarium?

With 18 habitat zones holding more than 15,000 animals, there’s no dearth of marine life to see at Istanbul Aquarium. The main attractions are the sharks, the rays, and the penguins. Don’t miss the Amazon rainforest zone, where you can see piranhas, capybara, and caimans.

Does the Istanbul Aquarium host any special activities?

Live fish feeding sessions are held every day (except Monday) from 11am, which you should not miss! It’s a rare opportunity to watch the aquarium’s divers feed the various sharks, stingrays, groupers, and other fish.

Is the Istanbul Aquarium accessible for a person with disabilities?

Yes, the aquarium is accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility issues. It is equipped with elevators, including designated disabled elevators, and ramps, to ensure a comfortable experience.

Are there any discounts on Istanbul Aquarium tickets?

Children under the age of 2 years can get free admission to the aquarium. Make sure to bring proper ID cards with you to take advantage of any discounts.

Are there cafes and gift shops at the Istanbul Aquarium?

Yes, the aquarium has an on-site restaurant, a couple of charming cafes, and food kiosks. The restaurant, in particular, is a popular spot, not just due to its excellent food but also because it shares a glass wall with one of the aquarium tanks, giving diners a lovely view of the fish inside. There is also a souvenir shop near the entrance where you can buy gifts and aquarium merchandise.

Is there parking available near the aquarium?

Yes, the aquarium has a large parking lot with space for over 1,000 vehicles. Since it is located at the Aqua Florya mall, parking spaces are available in its parking area as well.

Can I take photos or videos at the Istanbul Aquarium?

Yes, you can take photos and videos of the animals inside the aquarium. However, to ensure the safety and comfort of the sea creatures, flash photography is not permitted.

When should I visit the aquarium to avoid crowds?

Weekends tend to be the busiest, so visit on a weekday morning or afternoon for a quieter experience.

Are there restrooms available at the Istanbul Aquarium?

Yes, there are multiple restrooms, including wheelchair-accessible restrooms, located at various points in the aquarium for your convenience.

Can I bring my pet to the Istanbul Aquarium?

Pets are not allowed inside Istanbul Aquarium.

How long should I allocate for a visit to the Istanbul Aquarium?

With its multiple zones and a plethora of animals to see, you will need at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the aquarium.

Can I store my personal belongings at the Istanbul Aquarium?

You can keep your coats and small personal items at the aquarium’s cloakroom.