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Yenikapı Lighthouse, Kumkapı
15° · Light rain nowBest time: 8 am
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Yenikapı Lighthouse

  • 4.5321 reviews
  • Free

A harbor light beside Yenikapı's ferry terminal, viewed from the waterfront with passing boats and Marmara Sea scenery.

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Yenikapı Lighthouse in short

When is the best time to visit Yenikapı Lighthouse?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Yenikapı Lighthouse indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Is Yenikapı Lighthouse good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Yenikapı Lighthouse cost?

It's free to visit.

How long do you need at Yenikapı Lighthouse?

About 30 minutes.

Where is Yenikapı Lighthouse?

Aksaray, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul.

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Is Yenikapı Lighthouse wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.

Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 5:45 am

Why it fits right now

Too dark for it.

Go later, at 8 am instead.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • It's outdoors and wet out
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Light rain

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Yenikapı Lighthouse
  2. 2 GÜVEN KISMET FISH HOUSE 1986 · 8 min
  3. 3 Old Harbour Kumkapı Restaurant · 12 min
  4. 4 İstanbul Kebab Fish House · 14 min
  5. 5 Arada terrace · 15 min
Aksaray, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul(opens the map)DirectionsTo Kumkapı

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Allow about 30 min
  • Step-free entrance

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 321 reviews

Known for

  • Sea views
  • Sunsets
  • Boat watching

What people say

People like:
Sea views, sunsets and a quiet waterfront with seating.

Around Kumkapı

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer. Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time
  • Rain shellThe whole time
  • UmbrellaThe whole time