Istanbul Akvaryum
Istanbul Akvaryum
4.5
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This aquarium is home to 18 different themed zones covering various ocean and rainforest habitats over 2 floors, and home to over 1,500 species of aquatic creatures from around the world. Besides viewing and learning about marine life, catch live feeding sessions during certain hours of the day. You can also sign up for diving courses and dive with sharks in the main tank. Istanbul Akvaryum is located just southwest of Ataturk airport—inside the massive Aqua Florya Shopping Complex alongside a hotel and retail outlets. Tickets can be bought online, and it is also available on some Istanbul City passes – Tripadvisor
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Alex
Hong Kong, China441 contributions
Jan 2020
Really nice aquarium though the words of the displays are not in English.
1. The location is pretty far away from the city center, therefore, you are recommended to either take taxi (Use BiTaksi) or drive to there.
2. The rain forest section is pretty interesting, I have never been to an aquarium that has a rain forest section. When you enter the section, you can feel the moist immediately and it is like you are in Amazon rain forest.
3. Love the penguins, Cute penguins, gorgeous penguins. Wish I can contact them in a close range.
5. There are 5D movie house. In case you want to see interesting 5D movies, it is one of the place where you can go and see it.
6. The only downside is the displays boards are in turkish.
1. The location is pretty far away from the city center, therefore, you are recommended to either take taxi (Use BiTaksi) or drive to there.
2. The rain forest section is pretty interesting, I have never been to an aquarium that has a rain forest section. When you enter the section, you can feel the moist immediately and it is like you are in Amazon rain forest.
3. Love the penguins, Cute penguins, gorgeous penguins. Wish I can contact them in a close range.
5. There are 5D movie house. In case you want to see interesting 5D movies, it is one of the place where you can go and see it.
6. The only downside is the displays boards are in turkish.
Written 12 February 2020
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CornishMaid89
Cornwall, UK330 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Our visit here was one of the highlights of our holiday we loved every minute of our day here. Admission prices are quite expensive but once inside we weren't disappointed, so much to see with some remarkable sea creatures. Everywhere was well kept with the water in every tank being crystal clear. The penguin area was our favourite, the viewing dome area has them swimming literally on top of your head!
The only downsides for us were the food options which we felt were very expensive for what we had and then the gift shop! I'll never complain about gift shop prices here again, very over priced an 8 inch penguin was almost £30! Although it would of been nice for our children to have had a souvenir to remember their time here we have lots of photos which we've already looked through ten times!
Would highly recommend
The only downsides for us were the food options which we felt were very expensive for what we had and then the gift shop! I'll never complain about gift shop prices here again, very over priced an 8 inch penguin was almost £30! Although it would of been nice for our children to have had a souvenir to remember their time here we have lots of photos which we've already looked through ten times!
Would highly recommend
Written 13 August 2023
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Nuri Kayacan
Istanbul, Türkiye144 contributions
May 2021 • Family
This Aquarium is not giving the value of entering fee.
Other than big shark tank,nothing to see.
Area is in poor condition. They mentioned have Amazon park inside but it is just there to be there. No planning and good presentation
Other than big shark tank,nothing to see.
Area is in poor condition. They mentioned have Amazon park inside but it is just there to be there. No planning and good presentation
Written 11 June 2021
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AsadKhan
Islamabad, Pakistan207 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
A Must Visit Place. It’s a huge double story aquarium located inside Aqua Florya Mall. Per individual ticket was 340 Turkish Lira. It is divided into various portions region/sea wise. There are total of 16 themes and one rain forest. It is Beautifully organised with thousands of water and land creatures. I especially liked the Rain Forest area. And off course the King Croc with its history was amazing to watch.
Written 13 August 2022
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Olya Zh
Istanbul, Türkiye108 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Aquarium doesn’t cost the money they are asking for. It is tremendously expensive and you don’t get satisfaction after all. Not too many fish, no turtles, no dolphins and mammals, poor amount of fish.
Plus we have Turkish IDs and they still charged us as foreigners. Not recommended.
Plus we have Turkish IDs and they still charged us as foreigners. Not recommended.
Written 24 June 2022
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Carla S
New York City, NY119 contributions
Sept 2019
This is a great place to take a child for an adventure under the sea. Ours was 2.5 at the time we visited, and he was absolutely enthralled. Healthy fish of all kinds roam the waters; capybaras dot the rainforest landscape, and penguins entertain in the polar exhibit. A day of pure joy was enjoyed by all.
Written 13 February 2020
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NABILAZZI
Ain Ebel, Lebanon63 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
I visited this aquarium at the end of july .u can go there with free transportation when u buy ur ticket with hop on hop off agency.it is within a mall so u can visit the mall after finishing the aquarium.it is big with vaious kinds of fish.Beautiful decor inside. Large spaces.u can see sharks penguin turtles crocodile sting fish and hundreds of others kind. It takes about 2 hours to visit it edpecially taking pictures.At the end there is a shop selling beautiful souvenir of good quality.Then u can enter the mall to eat or buy clothes .i recommand this aquarium very much.
Written 31 December 2021
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Alaa Murad
Gaza City, Palestinian Territories50 contributions
Jul 2021
An amazing place for both children and adults.
Real-life experience with fish, sharks, and other creatures.
It was the first time for me and the kids to see real penguins swimming and playing.
Being close to the fish under and above you and the children was exciting and worth trying.
Real-life experience with fish, sharks, and other creatures.
It was the first time for me and the kids to see real penguins swimming and playing.
Being close to the fish under and above you and the children was exciting and worth trying.
Written 6 September 2021
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Alireza Masoumifar
Iran193 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
it was my first abroad travel specially ISTANBUL . It's been a long time. As I recall, we drove from Aksaray to the metro to Kartal tepe.“ Turkuazoo Akvaryum“ it was a good experience, but now 2020 i think that there are a lot of aquarium in istanbul.
Written 6 March 2020
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Henry P
New York City, NY3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Perfect place to be with someone you love. Lot of perfect animals and spots to enjoy and take wonderful photos. Very good staff and polite. We ate strawberries with chocolate and they were unbelieveable. We will come again, that is sure.
Written 9 April 2023
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Алёна Б
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Будет ли аквариум работать 30 апреля? В Турции с 29 апреля локдаун
Written 27 April 2021
birkaç indirim seçeneği var
1-internet işlemi %10 indirim
2-sıfır- iki yaş arası ücretsiz
3-iki-oniki yaş,öğrenci,engelli,65 yaş üstü ve gaziler ayrı ücret
4-yetişkin ayrı ücret
5- sömestre tatili 17 ocak-2 şubat özel indirim
Written 24 January 2020
Natalija
Nis, Serbia
What's the difference between this aquarium and istanbul sealife aquarium. Which one do you recommend?
Written 16 December 2019
hi we went to the very popular ISTANBUL AKVARYKUM. Lots to see but choose you time wisely as when we went it was packed, and made viewing difficult. Note that this is not a cheap day out. expensive admission and food. But still worth going. Not certain where the Sealife is
Written 16 December 2019
Здравствуйте! Есть вопрос по билетам для студентов, нужно ли предъявлять студентческий? Если мы студентки из Украины, нас пустят по студентческому?
Written 5 August 2019
You should order them online, you will get a confirmation by email.
Written 3 July 2019
Здравствуйте. Скажите как найти шатлбас в Аквариум на Султанахмет? Обошёл всю площадь только что, и не нашёл.
Written 28 April 2019
Здравствуйте!мы добирались на метро. Шатл обычно стоит около памятника слева, отходит по расписанию.
Written 29 April 2019
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