When is Istanbul Dolphinarium open?
Mon closed; Tue–Sun 10 AM–6:30 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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AquariumSilahtarağa
Istanbul Dolphinarium
- 4.14.0k reviews
- Closed now
An indoor marine-mammal show centre on the Golden Horn, with dolphin performances and separately priced animal encounters.
Quick answers
Istanbul Dolphinarium in short
When is the best time to visit Istanbul Dolphinarium?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Istanbul Dolphinarium indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Istanbul Dolphinarium good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Istanbul Dolphinarium cost?
Tickets 1,950 TL standard admission; 990 TL for Turkish citizens.
Do you need to book Istanbul Dolphinarium?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Istanbul Dolphinarium?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Istanbul Dolphinarium?
Silahtarağa Mh, Silahtarağa Cd. No:20, 34050 Eyüpsultan/İstanbul.
Is Istanbul Dolphinarium wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, 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 · 7:15 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
15°
Overcast
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 43%
- Wind
- 2km/h
- 8am
15° - 9am16°
- 10am17°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6:30 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–6:30 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–6:30 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6:30 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6:30 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–6:30 PM
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Istanbul Dolphinarium
- 2 İBB Altınboynuz Sosyal Tesisi · 8 min
- 3 Miniatürk · 10 min
- 4 Pierre Loti · 19 min
- 5 Pierre Loti Teleferiği (Pierreloti Eyüp (Tf2)) · 20 min
Good to know
- Tickets 1,950 TL standard admission; 990 TL for Turkish citizens
- Indoors
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.1from 4.0k reviews
Known for
- Dolphin shows
- Beluga whale
- Walruses
- Dolphin encounters
What people say
- People like:
- Dolphin and seal shows and entertainment for children are recurring highlights.
Around Silahtarağa
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
İBB Altınboynuz Sosyal TesisiTurkish · 8 min walk
MiniatürkMuseum · 10 min walk
Good nowPierre LotiCafé · 19 min walk
Pierre Loti Teleferiği (Pierreloti Eyüp (Tf2))Landmark · 20 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.