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Istanbul Dolphinarium

Tourist attraction Zoo Aquatic center

Home to bottlenose dolphins, walruses, seals & a beluga whale, with shows & chances to get up close. People often mention show, dolphins, kids, animals, experience, Istanbul, children, dolphin, money, beautiful,


Address

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

Website

www.istanbuldolphinarium.com

Contact

+90 530 511 45 16

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (3.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: (Eid al-Fitr/Eid al-Fitr Eve), 10 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: (Eid al-Fitr), 10 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: (Eid al-Fitr), 10 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: show (75) dolphins (32) kids (22) animals (20) experience (19) Istanbul (18) children (17) dolphin (15) money (15) beautiful (14)
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  • 4/5 Bassam K. 1 year ago on Google • 298 reviews
    Nice shows, friendly staff but exagarated prices for every single service and entrances
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmad M. 5 years ago on Google
    Tickets cost 140 Lira per person. Popcorn is 15 lira. The show starts at 14:00 everyday but 15:00 on Friday. The show last for 1 hour, included in the hour is a 15 minute interval for pictures touching the dolphin, walrus, beluga whale for a cost. Very enjoyable experience.
    16 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hossam A. 1 year ago on Google • 213 reviews
    Exciting show but it is very expensive! Kids enjoyed the show. It is only a 1 hour show but the kids liked it. I beleive price should be reconsidered as it is expensive.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dr. Manal M. S. 1 year ago on Google • 174 reviews
    Nice Show, suitable for families with kids . unfortunately they waste some time in the middle of the show to take photos with dolphins. The price is a little bit expensive it is around 750tl per person. VIP seats are not unique so do not waste your money.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ashley M. 4 years ago on Google
    BE CAREFUL of PICK POCKET. You need to be AWARE of this risk before you want to go there. The Show is very good. A 4 star. But the surrounding, mainly the roads & crossings are unsafe. There is Organised PICK POCKET/ criminals. Think twice before you go in this area. We had the bad experience of our life of being picked pockets just on the main road/ crossing in front of the Dolphinarium. The management & owners of the Dolphinarium knew that there are pick pockets but they say they can not do much. Attached pictures that we have taken after the attacked. It is a group of 5 to 6 'COVERED ladies' -35 to 55 years, look innocent, wearing hats like tourist. They have male leader using their or stolen cars to distract you while the ladies do the pick pockets. In our case they have used the crossing, the male leader drive the car backward to make us get distracted. If the authority want to catch them, they can, the car plate used in the attacked is in the picture Black Honda. Even the bus or the EDS camera can recognise them. Strong message to the Dolphinarium management. You should take care of this matter or else people won't come if this continue. Involve the municipality/ police/ put more camera/ inform the guests about pick pockets on the main road. Hope you will take it seriously.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Karim Z. 1 year ago on Google
    READ BEFORE YOU GO: - Location is great and it has big private parking lot. - Show is quick and lots of wasting time. - Price is 30$ and you need to pay 20$ for taking photos with the dolphin.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nefertiti 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful place that can make a difference for its children, but keeping the animals there is the place where the wrong animal belongs. (Original) Çocukları için farklılık yaratabilir güzel bir yer fakat orada hayvanların tutulması bence yanlış hayvanın yeri Kendi ait olduğu yerdir
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ayşe N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) !!!!!!!! DO NOT GO TO THIS MASSACRE. DO YOU KNOW THAT THE HAPPY-LOOKING DOLPHINS TAKE DEPRESSION IN CLOSED LOCATIONS AND COMMIT SUICIDE? FIND ANOTHER ACTIVITY KEEP ANIMALS COMFORTABLE. IF YOU WANT TO RESEARCH, YOU WILL SEE 'THE COVE'. THINK; OKYANUSTA, HOW CAN ANIMALS SWIMMING AT THE SEA RESIST TO STOP IN AQUARIUM? Since you, me, that, that, that, the animals are gone, then changing it is up to you, me, us. (Original) !!!!!!!! GİTMEYİN BU KATLİAMA ORTAK OLMAYIN. O MUTLU GÖRÜNEN YUNUSLARIN KAPALI YERDE DEPRESYONA GİRİP İNTİHAR ETTİKLERİNİ BİLİYOR MUSUNUZ?? BAŞKA BİR AKTİVİTE BULUN HAYVANLARI RAHAT BIRAKIN. ARAŞTIRIRSANIZ GÖRÜRSÜNÜZ EN BASİTİNDEN 'THE COVE' belgeselini izleyin. DÜŞÜNÜN; OKYANUSTA, DENİZDE YÜZEN CANLILAR NASIL AKVARYUMDA DURMAYA DAYANABİLİR?? Sen, ben,o, bu ,şu gittiği için hayvanlar bu halde bunu değiştirmek ise sana, bana, bize bağlı.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Baris O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) THE LOCATION OF DOLPHINS IS THE SEAS. DO NOT PARTICIPATE, DON'T GO TO NU TORTURE (Original) YUNUSLARIN YERİ DENİZLERDİR. NU İŞKENCEYE ORTAK OLMAYIN, GİTMEYİN
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Paula V. 2 years ago on Google
    Even though it's interesting to see that animals up close, now I understand it is torture and completely unethical. When I asked the trainer about the safekeeping of his animals and their overall happiness he got mad and just walked away. Management (not including the trainers) is VERY greedy, for example VIP tickets are sold separately and they include only sitting in the middle of the arena. Even though the arena was almost empty and nobody was sitting in "VIP area", the Management didn't let 2 year olds to sit there. Overall I would not recommend supporting animal abuse as well as greedy behavior.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Marius G. 5 months ago on Google • 223 reviews
    Maybe it is a beautiful place but: 1. Website was down for more than a week, so no idea what the tickets will cost. 2. Google announced something around 1000 lira. When we got there the tickets were around 50 euro per person, even for a 6 years old child, same price. 3. We got there using a yellow taxi. When we left no driver would come in that area being pretty remote. We walked for about 15 minutes and found a taxi to leave the area.

  • 5/5 M B. 1 year ago on Google • 19 reviews
    ‎‏very Nice Show, suitable for couples, groups and families with kids. if you’re in Istanbul it’s worth it to visit and enjoy seeing the beautiful dolphins show and sea lions.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicholas C. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the best entertainment when visiting Istanbul. My son did the dolphin swimming, and it is the best experience he has ever had in his life. Just the show alone was extraordinary 👌
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 DR.Shehab G. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Over over priced, very short show The price was 750TL for adult and 650 TL for children and the vip ticket was 1400 TL And the only benefit you get from the vip ticket is the centrally located seats. The bathrooms are filthy
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abhinav B. 4 years ago on Google
    They put up a good show. It costs 160TL for adults and 130TL for kids but it was worth it. The dolphinarium complex is not so well maintained and appears to be old. You have to go down two flights of stairs to reach the show area so be aware when taking along a baby pram.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 murat k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friends, do we live in Dubai or the United Arab Emirates, or is there such a price? Our children will not be able to enter the Performance Center, which is right next to us, people who live thousands of kilometers away will enter this Performance Center, I say hand conscience, I say nothing else. (Original) Arkadaşlar biz Dubai'de veya Birleşik Arap emirlikleri'nde mi yaşıyoruz ya böyle bir fiyat var mı ya bizim çocuklarımız kendi dibimizde olan Gösteri Merkezi'ne giremeyecek binlerce kilometre ötede yaşayan insanlar bu Gösteri Merkezi'ne girecek el vicdan diyorum başka bir şey demiyorum Ayıptır ya
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yousef A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice 1hr show, the show is 4 parts 1. Seal 2. Dolphins 3. White dolphin 4. Giant seal The show overall is good, and in between they allow audiences to take photos, few moves of both dolphin and seal shows that they are well trained. Ticket price is 160 TL for adult and 130 for kids below 11 yrs. Snacks available at the location, Only issue that you need to have either car or coordinate with taxi to pick you up after the show cause no taxi stand in this area and you need to pick taxi from street, majority of the visitors are coming with big buses or mini van. The stage is open to atmosphere and not close but they provided fans for the audience for cooling.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Semih Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In the future, these inhumane activities will be banned and such places will be remembered as shame in history, just as slavery was abolished. Keep your children away, do not let them witness this uncivilization, and not feel guilty as you remember watching and having fun with the torture of animals. (Original) İleride bu insanlık dışı faaliyetler yasaklanacak, kölelik nasıl kalktıysa böyle yerler de tarihte utanç olarak anılacak. Çocuklarınızı uzak tutun, bu medeniyetsizliğe şahit olmasın, hayvanlara yapılan eziyeti seyredip eğlendiğini hatırladıkça suçluluk hissetmesin.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 מחמוד �. 8 months ago on Google • 141 reviews
    A very beautiful dolphin show, the place itself is a bit neglected or has been relocated, entrance fee for anyone over the age of 3 - 1300 Turkish lira, the duration of the show is almost an hour

  • 5/5 HASSAN F. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing show. We loved it. But they try to get as much money as they can out of you. No prices posted anywhere
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Şüheda U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Animals are not entertainment. (Original) Hayvanlar eğlence ürünü değildir.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aminul H. 5 years ago on Google
    A must go place for all families when your in Istanbul. Incredible place with a unique captivating show suitable for adults and children of all ages...Great variety of animal and a good laugh. We were all amazed and excited by the dramatic and cheeky display by the dolphins, walrus, seal, and in awe of the baby white whale...Shows are twice daily at 3pm & 5pm and ticket prices are certainly well worth it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cornea R. 3 years ago on Google
    I do not recommend for the turists!!! Be very carefully because the employees from there are taking advantage that you are not from their country and they are stealing your money from the bags (they know that the police can't do nothing because is their word against yours and they don't have cameras in the changing rooms so you can't prove this). If you are going there please take the money, the phones with you to the pool or put them to lock your backpacks. The experience itself, swiming with doplhins is great, but you better chose other dolphinarium for doing this because you can't have trust in the people from this one. We were 2 days ago to swim with the dolphins and we had the worst experience. A fuller man with blue/green eyes put us to change in the rooms and he told us to let there the backpacks while we'll be swimming with dolphins(without being put in a locked place). We have checked before and we had the money. After less than 10 minutes (that they say they let you swim with the dolphins but is not like this -they were rushing us even if we were the only ones there) we came back to get dressed and go to the hotel. I want to mention that we only went by taxi and had nowhere to lose money. When we got out of the taxi and checked the money was gone !! We went back and called the police but nothing happened. They don't know english, is very complicated to communicate with them. The attitude of 2 employees from there (the fuller man who told us to leave the backpacks there because he will guard and an older one) was very rude, they were laughing and told to us they we lost the money on the street ( really? In taxi we could not loose the money). The interesting part is that when we came back there the guy who "guarded" blushed and was acting strange...So, if you cand avoid this place, DO IT !! If you really want to swim with the dolphins take everything with you to the pool!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 EL_ P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dolphins' habitat should not be restricted We definitely do not find it appropriate The demonstrations here cause dolphins to be tormented just for money Dolphins should be left in their own habitat and live freely * + 1 * (Original) Yunusların yaşam alanı kısıtlanmamalı Bunu kesinlikle uygun görmüyoruz Burada yapılan gösteriler sadece para için yunusların eziyet görmesine sebep oluyor Yunuslar kendi yaşam alanına bırakılmalı ve serbestçe yaşamalıdır *+1*
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naziya E. 2 years ago on Google
    The interaction and swimming with the dolphins was a different experience. It felt surreal!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Salah Bu-Gmasha (. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun for the kids and adults alike. The animals are well trained & did many tricks 👍🏽 You can take photos with the Dolphins for 100TL and with the Walrus for 150TL. You can also swim with the Dolphins for 1000 TL. Less crowded on weekdays 👍🏽
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Suleiman M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a nice show. The kids enjoyed. The down side the aquarium is not appealing from the outside or inside, price is a bit high for someone who has more the one child. Also, they stop the show in the middle for people to take pictures that cost as much as the ticket which many children want to do but many parents don't want to pay extra costs. It should be done after the show.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 cosmin b. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    this restaurant left me a bad opinion about some of its employees,. they told me and my wife that it is not nice not to leave tips to the employees, I also took a picture of him so the world would know who he is very shameless with. The gentleman is the one with the back in the red t-shirt, in this situation he asks you for tips, he will lose his restaurant customers unfortunately.. The world must know about this individual who forcefully asks for tips at the table from people, especially tourists
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Qadri A. 8 months ago on Google
    Please avoid this place. Too expensive, 1300tl per person, kids same price. The show is very short, 45min, included a break for picture time (around 15/20min). We bought a picture, 800tl. Unfortunately, the pic is in a very bad quality, not even a HD resolution. It doesn't worth it. Please don't go. You will waste your time and especially your money.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 william v. 9 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    It's a wonderful experience to see these amazing creatures perform. So well trained. We saw a pair of Belugas, a pair of Dolphins and a Walrus perform. Went on a weekday and the place was not at all crowded. Plenty of seats were available. Kids will love it. If you opt for a photograph, you can touch the Dolphins too. The show lasts about 45-50 mins.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hayder Q. 5 years ago on Google
    Istanbul Dolphinarium is a great amusement and entertainment park in Istanbul located in Eyup, at the Golden Horn region of Istanbul. It is also one of the best theme parks in Istanbul. A great day out at the Istanbul Dolphinarium is also one of the best things to to in Istanbul especially for the kids and families. Istanbul Dolphinarium is the biggest Dolphinarium in Europe. Visitors may enjoy the dolphin shows, discover the world of the sea mammals such as dolphins, playful fur seals, massive walruses and the gorgeous white whale and spend great time at the Istanbul Dolphinarium You may watch the dolphin shows, swim with the dolphins, dive with the dolphins or take dolphin therapy at the Istanbul Dolphinarium. The dolphin shows last about 1 hour and visitors may also take photos with the dolphins
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 abu m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) fantastic place (Original) مكان رائع
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Emre 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) do not prison animals (Original) hayvanları hapis etmeyin
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 خالد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can watch dolphins here, show them and even photograph with them (Original) تستطيع هنا مشاهدة الدلافين وعرضها وحتى التصوير معها
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Metin �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As I am against the captivity of animals for the sake of gain, I gave them two stars on courtesy. (Original) Kazanç uğruna hayvanların tutsaklığına karşı olduğumdan nezaketen iki yıldız verdim.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hassan S. 5 years ago on Google
    AMAZING, regular admissions is 100 TL and swimming with dolphins is 750 TL for one person 1200 TL for 2 and 1500 for 3. It was an amazing experience one of the best in my life everyone should try this place. And swimming with dolphins should be a must before you leave, in Dubai and the US it’s experience here it’s 240$ for 2 people wow!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Blossom B. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a spectacular sight, had fun and was thrilled at what a dolphin can do
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ercument C. 1 year ago on Google
    Definetly I recommend it Adult 750 tl Kids 650 tl. İt was very good experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mohammad Zaatar (. 10 months ago on Google
    It is a complete waste of money and time. 50 dollars per person. 15 minutes out of 40 minutes were wasted on someone taking photos with the dolphins so they stopped the show. The show itself was boring and very weak with only 2 dolphins, even kids they asked to leave early. Definitely not recommended especially that it ruins your vacation mood.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Akash A. 8 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    A hidden gem! Must visit if you have not been to such a show before. A little expensive but totally worth it! Do not they charge a very high fee for paying via credit cards, so bring cash if you can.

  • 3/5 majed p. 4 years ago on Google
    Great show a bit hot inside kids enjoyed a lot The part where they stop and people take photos with the dolphins is in the med of the show it should be after
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hadir A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bad information, high price, (Original) Dåligt information, högt pris,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maksat K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a wonderful place, our sea friends are very cute and well-groomed (Original) Harika bir yer deniz dostlarımız çok sevimli ve bakımlı
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 enas c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very expensive. They don't want the customer to come. Will you serve only foreigners? (Original) Cok pahali. Musteri gelsin istemiyorlar sanki. Sadece yabanciya mi hizmet edeceksiniz.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Eyüp Y. 3 years ago on Google
    The prices are expensive, 160 TL per person and there are only 2 shows per day and at the weekends only one show per day. On the other hand if customers want to swim with dolphins they're supposed to pay 850 TL for 10 minutes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ZB S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We had the opportunity to be able to swim with the dolphins, it was a magnificent, unforgettable, inexplicable experience. Thanks to these beautiful animals ❤️ (Original) Nous avons eu l'occasion de pouvoir nager avec les dauphins, c'était une expérience magnifique, inoubliable, inexplicable. Merci à ces beaux animaux ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AMJAD M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dolphinarium in Istanbul is a fun and beautiful adventure for children (Original) الدولفيناريوم في اسطنبول متعه ومغامره جميله للاطفال
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 AweTravels 3 years ago on Google
    DO NOT support animal abuse ! Just do not participate in these kind of activities! You can change it, and Thereafter we ALL can change it and then these places will go bankrupt and disappear!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Muhammed H. 3 years ago on Google
    Bad
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ammar a. 3 years ago on Google
    It’s really worth the money and the visit. The show will take one hour but you will really enjoy it so don’t miss it when you visit Istanbul. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mishaal q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dolphin shows excellent in Istanbul (Original) عروض دلافين ممتاز في اسطنبول
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie J J. 4 years ago on Google
    It's an amazing place, I enjoyed their show a lot, I didn't take a lot of pictures, I was to busy enjoying the show. It's worth a visiting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Syed J. 3 years ago on Google
    Dolphinarium is worth visiting but you either have to take buses and walk a lityle or taksi. Ticket is 160 Lira for adult which is expensive. The show was good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kerem K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is one of the excursion places in Istanbul that can be visited as a family. Especially for children, getting to know mammalian aquatic animals is a different experience. Those who want to avoid the crowds can try the early hours, which are not busy. (Original) İstanbul' da, ailecek ziyaret edilebilinecek gezi-eğlence mekanlarından bir tanesidir. Özellikle çocuklar için, memeli su hayvanları ile tanışmak, farklı bir deneyim olmaktadır. Kalabalıktan kaçınmak isteyenler, yoğun olmayan, erken seans saatlerini deneyebilirler.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Faraj A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The view is very beautiful (Original) طريقة العرض جميلة جداً
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abdalla A. 2 years ago on Google
    The show is great. The place needs renovation though. Overall it was fun experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Zhyari 2 years ago on Google
    never go there, the place is so old and never deserves to go, also they said 500 lira for each person!! you can go to miniaturk is near to it and it’s so much better and fun also cheap 👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Usama 2 years ago on Google
    Great show. Very well trained and intelligent animals! Bit pricy for locals though (Entry 500TL per person, and a small popcorn was 60TL! 😅). Best of all: you can pay to swim and touch the dolphins after the show!! (2000TL each)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 DRH 1 year ago on Google
    Expensive and less than what expected Last around one hour 750 TL (40$) for adult, 650 TL (35$) for children
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rayan B. 1 year ago on Google
    The show is really interesting. Three kinds of sea animals are in the shows: beluga whale, dolphin, and walrus. I especially enjoyed the beluga, and the walrus is a striking animal. The kids loved the shows. It was so much fun. My only concern was how dilapidated the facility is (knowing the tickets are so pricey)! The restrooms had no lights and no locks. It’s kinda shabby. There are no signs to lead visitors. We had to look long for the entrance.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rafaa J. 1 year ago on Google
    Generally a very impressive show. The whole family had fun, creating lasting memories. I think the animals are well-treated. All things considered, the experience was worth the high entrance price. However, what others have written, we can confirm: the service of the staff has potential for improvement. When you pay for a family photo with dolphins, nowadays you can expect to get a digital copy, not just a printout.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hi D. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and funny Show Expert team suitable for families No need to book VIP just come on time to book good seat Money wise expensive but it's once time show to try it
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rami N. 4 years ago on Google
    Dolphin show is great. The facility is well organized. A bit crowded when people go into stage. Trainers are good, and the show includes a sea lion, a walrus a white balooga whale and the dolphins of course. The show reflects on the talents and smartness of the animals and the skills of the coaches. Really worthwhile the time and money.

  • 3/5 Vijay B. 4 years ago on Google
    Expensive. Around 30 USD per person for entrance. I dont think I paid so much anywhere for a dolphin show

  • 4/5 Rajy A. 4 years ago on Google
    The Istanbul dolphinarium is a wonderful place to take kids and family to, if you know the timing before hand. The shows are just two per day! Only two! No wonder it costs just as much as Dubai's dolphinarium. I went there 2 hours early and had to sit and wait. Especially with literally nothing to do around the area. Prices are not cheap, like I said, it costs the same as in Dubai. So if you have a family of four, expect to pay TRY 580 for a regular seating for 2 adults and 2 children. Food and beverages are also priced expensively. You can swim with the dolphins, but that is another category with higher prices. The experience is wonderful! Sometimes we forget about the intelligent creatures in this world and how fascinating they are. Dolphins, walruses, beluga whales and seals are the animals performing at the dolphinarium, and they are beautiful, smart, and funny. I would love to visit this place again in the future, but with better planning ahead so I do not waste my time waiting!

  • 5/5 M_A_S_2007 4 years ago on Google
    GREAT AND RECOMMENDED YOU WONT REGRET IT BUT MANAGEMENT HAS TO REVIEW THE BEHAVIOR OF THE CASHIERS. VISITORS ALSO WHEN CASHIER TELLS THE TOTAL DO THE MATH YOURSELF TO CHECK COS USUALLY THEY OVERCHARGE AND ASK FOR CASH PAYMENT.

  • 3/5 MSB M. 3 years ago on Google
    Dolphinarium k grrrrgod, but price seemed steep.

  • 5/5 Bassel A. 3 years ago on Google
    Show started at 2 pm, although they announced 10 am. We had to wait for 4 hours

  • 1/5 Serdar Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Do not go, do not share the torment. (Original) Gitmeyin, eziyete ortak olmayın.

  • 5/5 Sharifa A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great show, we enjoyed the kids and had a swim experience with the dolphin (Original) عرض رائع استمتعنا والاطفال وتجربه السباحه مع الدلفين متازه

  • 5/5 Mohamad B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice (Original) جميل

  • 1/5 Ebru K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I've gone 11 years now. Stop the Bluefish cruelty to animals. We have no right to live jail life in such small pools (Original) 11 yasimdi gitmistim. Lüften durdurun hayvanlara eziyet. Onlar bukadar ufak havuzlara hapis hayati yasatmaya hakkimiz yok

  • 5/5 Ali s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely (Original) جميل

  • 5/5 mostafa h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Arod dolphins splendor (Original) عرود دلافين روعة

  • 5/5 Smart M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fabulous (Original) رائع

  • 5/5 عارض 0. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) عالیه

  • 5/5 محمد عبد �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fabulous (Original) رائع

  • 5/5 Husam J. 4 years ago on Google
    ????????

  • 5/5 oo o. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was beautiful (Original) زیبا بود

  • 3/5 emrah d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very expensive (Original) ?çok pahalı

  • 5/5 Nefise F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place for children (Original) Cocuklar icin sahane bir yer

  • 5/5 عبدالرزاق A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Suitable for children (Original) مناسب للأطفال

  • 5/5 حسين �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One hundred wonderful garden (Original) حديقة مائة رائعه

  • 4/5 Mohammed A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful show (Original) عرض جميل جدا

  • 5/5 Omar M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magical place that takes you between marine and river nature and forests (Original) مكان ساحر يأخذك مابين الطبيعه البحريه والنهريه والغابات

  • 5/5 Mohammed Al R. 4 years ago on Google
    Its very unique show compare to other shows. Love it

  • 5/5 عبدالقادر مصطفى �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I will visit her (Original) سوف ازورها

  • 5/5 وسيم �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The world (Original) احلاعالم

  • 5/5 Ali A. 4 years ago on Google
    ?

  • 1/5 Laura L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cruelty to animals through and through (Original) Tierquälerei durch und durch

  • 5/5 Adnan A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth seeing (Original) Görmeye değer

  • 4/5 Kat E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We will go with our nephews in a few days. (Original) Birkaç gün sonra bizim Yeğenler ile beraber gideceğiz bakalım Heyecanla bekliyoruz

  • 4/5 Ahmed q. 4 years ago on Google
    Kids love the show

  • 5/5 Tarık M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I would like to see a great show center absolute .... (Original) Harika bir gösteri merkezi mutlak görün derim....

  • 3/5 Yasser al a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fun show without much interest in the place (Original) عرض ممتع بدون اهتمام كبير بالمكان

  • 3/5 Meryem Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I couldn't go here somehow (Original) buraya gidemedim bi türlü

  • 5/5 Oguzhan A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gorgeous designed???? (Original) Muhteşem tasarlanmış????

  • 4/5 CEng A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good show The White waell is the best

  • 5/5 Nazish A. 3 years ago on Google
    An amazing show for children and families

  • 5/5 B A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice show. Worth going. The different between normal and vip chairs are the quality of the sests but does not worth it. If you do not wish to get wet you should sit at the back seats

  • 5/5 Leylah J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wowwww !!!! (Original) Wowwww!!!!

  • 1/5 Lon R. 3 years ago on Google
    let them go!

  • 5/5 yesica m. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing show !!!

  • 1/5 ERDO A. 3 years ago on Google
    The Closed.

  • 5/5 Sid K. 3 years ago on Google
    Unique family experience, a must go when in istanbul

  • 1/5 Ilyesse H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The photographer and you a thief (Original) Le photographe et t'un voleur

  • 1/5 osman t. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is no activity here, don't go in vain (Original) Burada hiç bir faaliyet yoktur boşuna gitmeyin

  • 5/5 Ronza A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very special place specially for kids

  • 5/5 Mohamad alaa A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful, beautiful and touristy place suitable for all ages, very entertaining (Original) مكان رائع جميل وسياحي يناسب جميع الاعمار مسلي جدا

  • 5/5 Masoud S. 3 years ago on Google
    awesome!

  • 5/5 السياحة في �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome (Original) رووووعه

  • 4/5 Nada Al M. 3 years ago on Google
    A bit pricey. Good family spot for children. 100 TL per picture with the dolphin or walrus. 10TL for a small-sized popcorn. 20 TL for a bigger-sized popcorn. Adult entrance ticket costs 160 TL, childten 130TL.

  • 5/5 ahmadmad h. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Acceptable (Original) مقبول

  • 5/5 Sayfeddine M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great show

  • 5/5 ItsCreeperplayz 3 years ago on Google
    Twas cool

  • 5/5 retee r. 3 years ago on Google
    Was fun and my son loved it

  • 5/5 Umair A. 4 years ago on Google
    A very pleasing show, was astounded by the sea mammals how well they were trained and how well they performed. Indeed a pleasure to watch them and they deserve a very good applause. It is worth visiting, especially if you have kids who will enjoy it.

  • 5/5 LA CASA DE P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice environment (Original) Güzel bir ortam

  • 4/5 omar m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice and worth a visit (Original) جميل جدا يسحتق الزيارة

  • 1/5 Pınar B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a shame it's still open! (Original) Hala açık olması utanç kaynağı!

  • 5/5 قناة بصمة وأثر - Imprint & i. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful tourist and entertainment sites (Original) من اجمل المواقع السياحية والترفهيه

  • 4/5 Hussain M. 5 years ago on Google
    Intersting if you didn’t visit any dolphinarium before, but very difficult to find a taxi there.

  • 5/5 Aysha S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting and beautiful presentation, especially the rose paragraph (Original) ممتع للغايه وعرض جميل خصوصا فقرة الوردة

  • 5/5 Nurullah B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything is fine, even if you pay by credit card, there may not be cash for everyone at such high prices. (Original) Her şey güzel keşke kredi kartıyla ödeme de olsa bu kadar yüksek fiyatlarda herkesin yanında nakit olmayabilir

  • 5/5 Maryam A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing show. All sea animals are extremely well trained and you can feel the love between them and their trainers. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Tarık �. 3 years ago on Google
    👍

  • 5/5 emma i. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Is the center open now? (Original) Merkez şimdi açık mı?

  • 5/5 Arif T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice place. (Original) Güzel bir yer.

  • 5/5 الخال للسياحة في أسطنبول الخال للسياحة في �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting (Original) مشوق جدا

  • 1/5 Furkan K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Do not go to the zoo and the places where there are circus shows, they are all tormented, tell the animals that if your child wants to go, it is wrong (Original) Hayvanat bahçesi ve bu tarz sirk gösterisi olan yerlere gitmeyin hepsi eziyet edilmekten başka bir şey değil hayvanlara, çocuğunuz gitmek isterse ona yanlış olduğunu anlatın

  • 5/5 امیرعلی �. 3 years ago on Google
    دلفیناریوم استانبول فرصت منحصر‌به‌فرد گشت‌و‌گذار در دنیای پستانداران دریایی را به بازدیدکنندگان عرضه می‌کند. در این مجموعه می‌توانید با این موجودات آبی از نزدیک آشنا و از اهمیت وجود آن‌ها در چرخه طبیعی آگاه شوید. بازدید از دلفیناریوم استانبول برای تمامی سنین تجربه‌ای فرح‌بخش است. در این مرکز دلفین‌های شاد، خوک‌های آبی بازیگوش، فیل‌های دریایی بزرگ‌جثه و یک وال سفید زیبا در انتظار بازدیدکنندگان هستند. علاوه بر تماشای اجراها، در دلفیناریوم می‌توانید با پستانداران دریایی شنا کنید و با آن‌ها برخوردی نزدیک داشته باشید

  • 4/5 Başaran U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I like it well (Original) Güzel beğendim burayi

  • 4/5 moahmmed a. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun to watch such a nice show but too expensive

  • 4/5 Arda P. 3 years ago on Google
    very helpful staff! the show itself can be improved and made a little bit more interesting for children. Nevertheless, it's an interesting show for first timers

  • 5/5 Danial W. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice show a bit hot because no air conditioning inside, the parking for this place is tricky if you're driving, its about 500 meters before reaching it if you're using google maps

  • 4/5 Ahmad D. 2 years ago on Google
    Good experience especially for kids. Not air Conditioned place. It's shaded closed place. Prices should be lower (at least by 30%) compared to the overall quality.

  • 5/5 Hisham A. 2 years ago on Google
    A very nice place to spend happy time with the family. Prices are a little bit higher than other tourism locations. However, it was worth it.

  • 4/5 Haima R. 2 years ago on Google
    They offer mini meals for kids. It is so unhealthy and not tasty. Otherwise, everything was fun.

  • 4/5 Malik T. 2 years ago on Google
    The show was super nice and coaches were very professional and the dolphins were very cute 👍 I got bored after a while but that’s not related to the show I’m don’t like shows like that too much 😅 Also it was a little expensive keep this in mind :)

  • 5/5 Layth S. 2 years ago on Google
    Unique family entertainment, we’ve been there 4 times already and the kids still enjoy the show

  • 4/5 Muhammad Qaim A. 2 years ago on Google
    The show was fantastic. And all animals were so well tamed. I think charges for swimming with dolphins can be optimized. So that it's accessable to people. I didn't see anyone opting the same because of high cost.

  • 3/5 Jamal Aldean A. 2 years ago on Google
    For a show that costs 250 tl (29.4 $ for adults at todays exchange value ) per person it felt underwhelming and short ( almost an hour length of show)

  • 3/5 Fatima C. 2 years ago on Google
    The prices have increased a lot and unfortunately the place is running too old not well maintained by the staff although you can find many people occupied for the place.. the show was good and interesting for children for a one time visit

  • 5/5 Beissan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely experience.. quite expensive..but there was only couple of people watching.. Loved the white whale...the daulphins. The walrus AmAzing feeling when touching the daulphin .. Had a memory photo with the daulphin and daulphins necklaces bracelets and ornements highly recommend

  • 5/5 Tareq A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very exciting show. Must visit in Istanbul with kids

  • 5/5 Vo B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, definitely worths all the money spent on a visit. Even though the first impression is of a thing that is left, once the show starts it's just wow after another wow and another wow. Ah, and bring your kids!

  • 1/5 rasem m. 2 years ago on Google
    The offer was short Not according to the period mentioned on the site, prices are high, especially for foreigners. I did not understand why foreigners should pay more. The staff is not friendly

  • 5/5 Dr. E. 1 year ago on Google
    The best think to do with kids

  • 3/5 Inas A. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a good show for white dolphins, blue dolphins, and seals. However, it is not the largest show in Europe as described on their website. The show lasts an hour, including time for taking photos. Be aware the price is over than what was mentioned on their website because this price is for Turkish. Finally, I can not understand why I should pay 500 TL to take a photo with dolphins although I already spent a considerable entrance fee.

  • 5/5 Mohammad Mostafa S. 1 year ago on Google
    An interesting show of dolphins and sea dogs .. The duration is suitable .. Suitable for all family members

  • 4/5 Ahmed A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place. Who have children they should visit.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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