The 15 Best Aquariums in Turkey

1.Antalya: Old Town with Aquarium or Cable Car & Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,201 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $29Our pick

See Antalya’s Old Town, Lower Düden Waterfalls, and Konyaaltı with an English-speaking guide such as Ozzy, Recep, or Gamze. Choose the Olympos Cable Car for Tahtalı Mountain views, or Antalya Aquarium for themed exhibits and a long underwater tunnel. Lunch, hotel pickup, and free time are included.

“amazing Tour! beautiful View, very nice Guide (Ozzie). Worth the Money for Sure.”

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2.Antalya: Aquarium and Wax Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 192 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Spend a full day at Antalya Aquarium and the Face 2 Face Wax Museum. Walk through a 5-million-liter tank, watch sharks and moray eels, explore Atlantis-themed displays, then pose beside lifelike celebrity figures. Optional Snow World, reptiles, and XD cinema cost extra.

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3.Istanbul: Aquarium Ticket with Shuttle Bus from Sultanahmet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $31

Take an English-hosted shuttle from Sultanahmet Square to Istanbul Aquarium, then follow a 1.2-kilometer route through 17 ocean habitats and rainforests. Your ticket covers skip-the-line entry and round-trip transport, but not food, drinks, a guide, or hotel pickup.

“Very enjoyable Lots to see and learn about the fish”

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4.Antalya: Aquarium, Wax Museum & Combo Package Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 128 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Spend one day at Antalya Aquarium, with access to the Face2Face Wax Museum and optional Snow World, Wild Park, Ice Museum, and XD Cinema. Walk through 40 themed areas, see Nile and Amazon life, and follow the world’s longest aquarium tunnel from tropical reef to Atlantis and a pirate wreck.

“We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Our driver was extremely kind, punctual, and attentive. He communicated clearly through the app regarding pickup and drop-off times from the hotel, which made the whole experience very convenient and well-organized. The complimentary cakes and water were such a thoughtful touch — we truly appreciated the kindness and hospitality. Highly recommended!”

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5.Istanbul: Aquarium Ticket and Round Trip Shuttle from Taksim

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · from $33

Travel by round-trip shuttle from Taksim Square to Istanbul Aquarium, then follow a 1.2-kilometer route through 17 ocean and rainforest zones. Your English-speaking host helps with the transfer, while skip-the-line entry gets you inside to see sharks, penguins, piranhas, clownfish, and more.

“Comfortable place to start a journey, suitable time for it. We stayed at hotel near Istanbul university and used the metro to get there. You must check your reservation in the office before get in the shuttle bus. The riding (10:30) is about 1 hour and you'll stop right in front of the entrance to the Aquarium. The driver inform you when the shuttle go back (16:00). For us it was too much. We spent about 1 hour inside, and the time, left before the shuttle you need to use for the mall, dinning, or walking on seaside. I propose you to get the train to Fatih and use this…”

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6.From City of Side: Antalya Aquarium Tour, Ticket & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 115 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Travel from Side to Antalya with a guide, stopping at Karpuzkaldıran Waterfall before exploring Antalya Aquarium, its 131-meter tunnel, wax museum, and nearby Old Town. Hotel pickup, entry, insurance, and return transfer are included, with English, German, and Russian guides available.

“The trip was very good..pick up.was on time and all instructions for the day were clear. We enjoyed the aquarium and the waterfall stop.”

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7.Antalya: Aquarium Ticket With Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Visit Antalya Aquarium for about three hours, with entry to the Face2Face Wax Museum and optional hotel transfer on Tuesdays and Fridays. You can also see Wild Park reptiles and Snow World’s sub-zero setting. Pickup is from your hotel security gate when available.

“Website wasn’t clear about the pick up location. We had to pay extra because we couldn’t cancel our trip. The Aquarium itself also has nothing like the advertise. Very disappointing trip indeed. Not worth the money.”

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8.Antalya: Aquarium, Wax Museum & Combo Package Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Visit Antalya Aquarium beside Konyaaltı Beach, then head upstairs to Face2Face Wax Museum for celebrity photos. Choose a package with Snow World, the Ice Museum, Tropical House, and Oceanride XD Cinema. Plan on one to four hours, with no hotel pickup.

“The Aquarium was great, however, we still had to queue for 30 minutes to get the actual tickets from the ticket office.”

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9.Istanbul Aquarium and Aqua Florya Shopping Mall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 5 hours · from $177

Spend five hours at Istanbul Akvaryum and Aqua Florya Shopping Mall. Follow a route from the Black Sea to the Pacific, see sharks, stingrays, penguins, piranhas, and octopus, then try the 5D cinema, Mirror Labyrinth, and Rainforest Quest. Hotel pickup is available on Istanbul’s European side.

“Binjour à 80 euros personne le guide nous a abandonné il nous a dit je reviens vous chercher à 14h apres à 15h jusqu'à 16h dehors après il nous a dit vous vous débrouiller pour rentrer à l'hôtel et en été loin de 15 km j'ai appelé l'agence il m'en dit en vous rappelle dans 5 min après aucune suite j'ai pris le taxi à 15 euros cete trop nul déconseillé”

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10.Istanbul Aquarium and Aqua Florya Independent Shopping Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $300

Spend about five hours at Istanbul Aquarium and Aqua Florya on your own. See 1,500 marine and amphibious species, watch sharks through overhead tunnels, and browse more than 140 shops and restaurants. Transport is included, but no guide accompanies you inside.

“not worth the money the tickets cost 20 Turkish Lira only”

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11.Antalya Half-Day Private City Tour with Aquarium Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Spend four private hours in Antalya with a guide, visiting a gold centre, Kaleici, Hadrian’s Gate, Hidirlik Tower, and Antalya Aquarium. The two-hour aquarium visit includes the world’s longest aquarium tunnel and Face 2 Face Wax Museum access. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Jacob is a professional guide! He shared a lot of histories and stories here. We got to know the stories behind the incredible scenery, We enjoyed the tour!”

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12.Side: Antalya Aquarium Ticket With Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $48

Visit Antalya Aquarium for about three hours, then see the Face2Face wax museum. You can meet at the aquarium or select hotel pickup and drop-off on Tuesdays and Fridays. The English-language option is capped at 27 people and costs about $48.17 per person.

“It was a wonderful journey and exclutive service. We had a great time experiencing Carpadocia.”

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13.Antalya City Tour from Side & More: (opt. Boat Trip or Aquarium)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Side to Antalya with an English and German-speaking representative, then choose a boat trip, Antalya Aquarium, or extra Kaleiçi time. See the marina, Ottoman streets, and Lower Düden Waterfall. Guide Yusuf is praised for caring service and strong knowledge of the sights.

“We had such great time visiting Antalya. Yusuf, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and caring. Highly recommend the tour!”

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14.Alexander Waterfall and Antalya Aquarium Day Tour from Side

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $68

Travel from Side to Alexander Waterfall, Antalya Aquarium, and Kaleici on a small-group tour of up to 15 people. You get about 30 minutes at the waterfall, 1.5 hours at the aquarium, and two hours in Antalya’s old city, with hotel pickup, guide, transport, and entrance fees included.

“Very professional driver and guide. Just the right length of time in each place. Aquarium was superb”

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15.Antalya Tunnel Aquarium – Departure from Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $68

Travel from Side to Antalya by air-conditioned group vehicle, stop at Karpuz Kaldiran Waterfall, explore the Antalya Tunnel Aquarium at your own pace, and enjoy free time in Antalya Old City. The tour starts at 8:30 am, lasts about 8 to 9 hours, and includes the aquarium ticket.

“Amazing je recommande super avec des enfants très complet”

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