Istanbul for Families
Istanbul for Families
Where to Visit?
Turkish Adventure at Miniaturk
One of the largest open-air miniature parks located in Sütlüce, Miniaturk has attractions from all over Turkey like Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, and Roman ruins in a handy size.
Children will have more time to explore the replica of all the famous monuments as it is in one place. They won't get tired of visiting different locations and losing interest. It is open on Monday - Sunday, from 9 am to 7 pm.
Fun day at Legoland Discovery Center
The Legoland discovery center is an enjoyable activity center for kids located in Bayrampasa. They can enjoy constructing palaces, houses, and walls out of Lego.
Fun-filled attractions that will keep your children entertained are Lego 4D cinema, Lego Factory, the Kingdom Quest Laser Ride, and much more. It operates from Saturday to Thursday (10 am-8 pm) and on Friday (1 pm-8 pm).
Istanbul Aquarium
Located in Florya, Istanbul Aquarium, one of the best in Europe, is a 12 km walkway from the Black Sea through the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean until you reach the Antarctic.
Istanbul Aquarium holds unique marine life in their respective water bodies. It is a must-see spot for families where kids can explore and learn about the 15000 species with interactive maps, multi-language touch screens, and a 5D movie theatre.
Dolphin Show at Istanbul Dolphinarium
The kids will have a lovely time seeing dolphins, small whales, and walruses perform at one of the largest dolphinariums in Europe.
The most exciting thing is that they can swim with the dolphins and learn more about them for over six-year-old kids. The operating hours are Saturday - Thursday (1:30-3:30) (4:30-6), Friday (2:30-4).
The Princes' Islands
You might give yourself and your family a break from the hustle-bustle of city life and head to the well-known island Buyukada with a ferry, where all the tourists go to relax. Kids can have a fun-filled adventurous evening with horse rides, ice cream parlors. Since there are no cars and all transportation is through foot or bicycle, you can rent a bike to move around and explore.
Vintage Cars at Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum
The museum, not just for the kids but also to your delight, holds 50 classic vehicles and is especially exciting for kids interested in cars. It operates from 11 am to 6 pm.
KidZania
KidZania is an activity center for kids, where they can enjoy playing and learning the occupations through realistic roles, such as dentist, firefighter, baker, and much more. The kids earn the KidZania currency and can choose how they want to spend their wages.
Operating hours are from Tuesday to Sunday (10 am-7 pm).
Isfanbul Tema Park / Vialand
Take a break from all the crucial everyday sightseeing; you and the kids can brush up on some adrenaline at Vialand with many roller coasters and rides. Operating hours are from Monday to Sunday (10 am-10 pm).
Dinosaurs World at Jurassic Land
Extinct dinosaurs are reanimated through several models at this theme park. They have 4D cinemas, interactive displays, excavation workshops, and many fun activities for children. Operating hours are from Monday to Sunday (10 am-7:30 pm).
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