Family-Friendly Attractions In Istanbul

Galata Tower

Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.

Bereketzade, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Grand Bazaar

Historic sprawling network of indoor souks & market streets peddling leather, jewelry & gifts.

Beyazıt, 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Iconic, storied mosque set within a vast, domed former Byzantine church with stained-glass windows.

Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Topkapi Palace Museum

Huge, opulent 15th-century palace, occupied by sultans for 400 years, housing Ottoman treasures.

Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Basilica Cistern

Huge underground Roman water source held up with 336 marble columns covering 9,800 sq. meters.

Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Gülhane Park

Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.

Cankurtaran, Kennedy Cad., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Suleymaniye Mosque

Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.

Süleymaniye, Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

VIALAND Tema Park

Theme park featuring amusement rides for all ages & a shopping center with dining & entertainment.

Yeşilpınar, VİALAND, Şht. Metin Kaya Sk., 34065 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, Türkiye

Miniaturk

Park with Turkish landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, depicted in miniature format.

Örnektepe, İmrahor Cd. No:7, 34445 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Sultanahmet Square

Public square with remnants of an ancient hippodrome, plus prominent & historic buildings.

Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet Parkı No:2, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Rahmi M. Koç Museum

Museum on transportation, industry & communications with a car collection & some hands-on exhibits.

Piri Paşa, Rahmi M. Koç Caddesi No: 3, 34445 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul Archaeological Museums

Neoclassical museum showing the country's rich archaeological heritage within landscaped gardens.

Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

SEA LIFE

Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

Kocatepe, Forum Istanbul, Paşa Cd No: 5/5, 34045 Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye

Ortaköy Square

Bustling hub with views of the Ortaköy Mosque & 15 July Martyrs Bridge amid street vendors & cafes.

Mecidiye, İskele Sk., 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

İBB Taksim Gezi Parkı

One of the area's few green spaces, this tree-filled park was the site of a large protest in 2013.

Gümüşsuyu, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34437 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Madame Tussauds Istanbul

Hüseyinağa, Grand Pera, İstiklal Cd. no: 56/58, 34440 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Cistern of Theodosius

This historical cistern, built 1600 years ago, offers beautiful columns, brick domes and arches.

Binbirdirek, Piyer Loti Cd. No:2/1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

İBB Maçka Democracy Park

Easygoing recreational park with walking paths, children's areas & a storied past.

Harbiye, Maçka Cd., 34000 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye

Park Ada

Yıldırım, Şehir Parkı Caddesı, 34045 Bayrampaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Riverside museum with Turkish & international modern & contemporary art collections, plus a cinema.

Kılıçali Paşa, Tophane İskele Cd. No:1/1, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Naval Museum

Museum tracing Turkish naval history with artifacts such as Ottoman-era ships & early diving gear.

Sinanpaşa, Beşiktaş Cd. No:6 D:1, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

Kariye Mosque

Museum of religious art on the site of a church that was first built here in the 6th century A.D.

Derviş Ali, Kariye Cami Sk. No:18, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Çamlıca Hill

Kısıklı, Çamlıca Tepesi yl No:25/10, 34692 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye

Moipark

Indoor amusement center with roller coasters, arcade games & bumper cars, plus music & dance shows.

Mahmutbey, Süleyman Demirel Blv, 34490 Başakşehir/İstanbul, Türkiye

KidZania Istanbul

Acıbadem, Akasya Avm No:25A, 34660 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye

Pera Museum

Art museum in an ornate former hotel with paintings, ceramics & rotating shows of modern masters.

Asmalı Mescit, Meşrutiyet Cd. No:65, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Sarachane Park

Grassy, tree-dotted park by Şehzade Mosque with fountains, a playground & views of a Roman aqueduct.

Kalenderhane Mah Atatürk Bulvarı, Şehzadebaşı Cd., 34134 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum

Palace museum of Islamic & Turkish art, opened in 1983 & displaying ceramics, carpets & glassware.

Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:12, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Yedikule Fortress

7-tower fortress from 1458, known for its royal dungeon that imprisoned many well-known people.

Yedikule, Yedikule Meydanı Sk. No:9, 34107 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul Dolphinarium

Home to bottlenose dolphins, walruses, seals & a beluga whale, with shows & chances to get up close.

Silahtarağa Mh, Silahtarağa Cd. No:20, 34050 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul, Türkiye

Büyük Valide Han

400-year-old building offering city views from the roof, home to a quirky, plant-filled cafe.

Mercan, Büyük Valide Han, Çakmakçılar Ykş. no: 33, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Kadırga Park

Neighborhood gardens popular with families featuring fountains illuminated at night.

Şehsuvar Bey, Kadırga Limanı Cd., 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Palace of the Porphyrogenitus

The remaining outer facade of a 13th-century palace built for the son of a Byzantine emperor.

Ayvansaray, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Hagia Irene

Byzantine, former Orthodox church dating from the 4th century, open as a museum.

Cankurtaran, Topkapı Sarayı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

İBB Sururi Parkı

Sururi Mehmet Efendi, Bahriye Cd. No:90, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Renkli Merdivenler

Balat, Merdivenli Mektep Sk. No:1, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III

Built in 1728, this sizable fountain housed in a Turkish Rococo structure features ornate facades.

Sultan Ahmet Sultanahmet Meydanı Topkapı Sarayı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul Railway Museum

Artifacts & displays related to the nation's railroads, including relics from the Orient Express.

Hoca Paşa, Gar (Sirkeci, 34110 İstanbul, Türkiye

Ahırkapı Fog Horn and Lighthouse

Cankurtaran, Kennedy Cad. No:151, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul Sapphire observation deck

Emniyet Evleri, Eski Büyükdere Cd. No:1, 34415 Kâğıthane/İstanbul, Türkiye

The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews

Artifacts chronicling the history of Jewish people in Turkey, plus an art gallery & synagogue.

Bereketzade, Büyük Hendek Cd. No:39, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Üsküdar -İstanbul

Kuzguncuk, 34668 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye

Şışhane Park

Emekyemez, Yolcuzade İskender Cd. No:48, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Rainbow Steps

Kılıçali Paşa, Salı Pazarı Ykş. No:5 D:1, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Rainbow stairs

Süleymaniye, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Eminönü beach Istanbul

Hobyar, Reşadiye Cd. No:4, 34112 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Alay Pavilion

Cankurtaran, Alemdar Cd., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Statue of sultan on horse

Zeyrek, Fatih Anıt Parkı, 34083 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Visit Istanbul

Rüstem Paşa, Tahmis Sk. No:40, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Mecidiye Pavilion

Cankurtaran, Topkapı Palace Museum, Topkapı Sarayı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye