Arab travelers site will be your guide to the best places in Istanbul for families, the city of Istanbul may not seem suitable for children for the majority, and this is due to the month of Turkey and Istanbul specifically with the great history and historical milestones that are not counted. But there are many activities that you and your children can enjoy, From ancient museums to dazzling aquariums, Istanbul has plenty of entertainment options for the whole family.
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Your guide to the best places in Istanbul for families:
1. Istanbul Aquarium – Istanbul Aquarium:
Istanbul Aquarium is one of the most famous aquatic exhibitions in all of Turkey, it is one of the best places that we advise you to visit with your children and your family, the Aquarium is located in Istanbul specifically in the area of Florya. Recreational, educational and scientific at the same time. The exhibition is located on an area of 6 thousand square meters beside the Black Sea towards the Pacific Ocean. You can find inside the Istanbul Aquarium a 470 square meter gift shop and a restaurant overlooking the Panama Canal and the exhibition overlooks many other places that are attractive to tourists. Therefore, Istanbul Aquarium is one of the best exhibitions Europe’s aquaculture.
Istanbul Aquarium – Istanbul Aquarium
2. Miniaturk, Miniature Turkey Museum – Minya Turk:
Miniaturk is a Turkish miniature museum and it is one of the best places that we recommend you to visit in Istanbul especially if you are visiting with children because they will definitely enjoy their time! The museum offers many miniature forms of the most famous and largest monuments in Turkey and the museum is located in the Golden Horn in Istanbul, and is considered Miniaturk Museum is one of the most famous and best Istanbul museums for young and old. Minyaturk Museum working hours: from 10 am to 5 pm except for Wednesday.
Address: Sutlius district, Emrahor Street in Istanbul, the official website of the museum (for reservation and inquiries): http://miniaturk.com.tr/
Miniaturk, Miniature Turkey Museum – Minya Turk Museum
Miniaturk, Miniature Turkey Museum – Minya Turk Museum
3. Vialand – Vialand:
Vialand is a large amusement park and is one of the best parks in Istanbul and located in the Eyup region in the Golden Horn, you can spend a wonderful day and do an unforgettable experience in Vialand as it is also considered one of the best tourist places in Istanbul for families; Vialand covers about 100 Football area (what a very huge space 😀) Visitors can find various places that attract them within the city of Vialand such as: games that suit adults and children (most water games), park, outdoor shopping center with more than 200 stores to buy everything You need gifts for you and your relatives in addition to over Tingling entertainment shows and more!
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4. Istanbul Dolphinarium – Istanbul Dolphinarium:
Istanbul Dolphinarium is one of the most famous marine biology exhibitions in Istanbul and is located in Eyup, in the Golden Horn area in Istanbul and it is near the city of Vialand amusement park, and we will be your guide to the best places in Istanbul for families. Istanbul Dolphinarium is the largest exhibition of dolphins in Europe so it attracts many Tourists annually. Visitors can enjoy dolphin shows and discover the world of marine mammals such as dolphins, sea bears (fur seals), sea horse and amazing white whale and spend time in Istanbul Dolphinarium. Dolphin appears in the last hour after the end of all shows and you can swim With dolphins, provided you are good at swimming and do not need any support.
Istanbul Dolphinarium – Istanbul Dolphinarium
5. Istanbul Toy Museum – Istanbul Toy Museum:
This unique museum is located in the Kadıköy region and it is a games museum and it is intended for children only to enjoy old toys! The museum includes 5 floors and you can find more than 4000 games inside the museum and in the yard as well, of which a thousand games were collected by ancient auctions throughout The world, the museum was designed by Ayhan Dogan who made sure that the museum looks like children’s theaters.
Istanbul Toy Museum – Istanbul Games Museum
6. The Galata Tower – The Galata Tower:
Among our list in your guide to the best places in Istanbul for families, is the Galata Tower High, which overlooks many stunning views of Istanbul and you can find at the top the tower a restaurant where you can eat Turkish food with your family with a wonderful view from above the city! It was built in 1348 CE and it was built in a conical shape at a height of 38 meters above sea level and rising to a height of 72 meters above its base, and you can see the amazing views of the old city; surely, you will not want to miss to see this scene!
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