Aquarium Tour

Overview

This is a hassle-free way to visit the Istanbul Aquarium in Florya. A shared shuttle leaves from Taksim Square or Sultanahmet Square at 10:00 and brings you back in the afternoon, and your entrance ticket lets you go in without the general queue. Inside, you follow a 1.2 km geographical route through 17 ocean environments and a rainforest zone, with sharks, penguins and thousands of other creatures. It suits families, couples and groups of friends.

Highlights

• Entrance ticket to the Istanbul Aquarium in Florya, with access without the general ticket queue
• Return shuttle from Taksim Square or Sultanahmet Square, with a driver who knows the road
• A 1.2 km geographical route from the Black Sea to the Pacific Ocean
• 17 ocean and coastal environments plus a rainforest zone under one roof
• Sharks, penguins, piranhas, clownfish and many more of the aquarium's thousands of creatures
• A relaxed, self-guided visit at your own pace, ideal for families with children
• Groups of more than five can ask for pickup from their own central hotel instead

Itinerary

1. Meet at Taksim Square or Sultanahmet SquareArrive about ten minutes before 10:00 at the meeting point for your option; the exact spot is on your confirmation.
2. Shuttle to FloryaRide along the Marmara coast with other guests on the shared shuttle.
3. Entry without the general queueYour entrance ticket is ready on arrival, so you go straight to the gate.
4. Follow the 1.2 km geographical routeWalk from the Black Sea to the Pacific at your own pace, usually one to two hours.
5. Sharks, penguins and the rainforest zoneSee the main highlights, with benches and cafes along the way.
6. Return shuttleBoard the shuttle at the agreed time and ride back to Taksim or Sultanahmet by about 16:00.

What's included

• Driver
• Meeting point at Taksim Square and Sultanahmet
• Entrance ticket

Not suitable for

• Travellers who want a guided tour of the aquarium; the visit is self-guided
• Guests who cannot walk for one to two hours or climb stairs between levels
• People who need a private transfer from their hotel, unless the party is more than five

Meeting point

The shuttle leaves from Taksim Square or Sultanahmet Square, depending on the option you choose, at 10:00. Your confirmation shows the exact meeting spot, and we ask you to arrive about ten minutes early because the group departs on a fixed schedule. Hotel pickup is not part of the standard option, but parties of more than five can ask us to arrange pickup from their own central hotel instead of using the two meeting points.

Important information

• Arrive at the meeting point about ten minutes before 10:00; the shuttle runs on a fixed timetable.
• Keep your confirmation on your phone or printed; you may need to show it at the shuttle and the gate.
• Wear comfortable shoes; the route is about 1.2 km and some passages can be damp.
• Bring a light jacket, because some halls are cooler than the street outside.
• Children aged 2 to 12 use the child option in the booking panel; keep their ages handy.
• The aquarium's own opening hours change by season, and we confirm the times for your date.