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Visiting Information of Istanbul Museums

6. ACTIVITIES TO DO IN ISTANBUL

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PALACES OF ISTANBUL

Topkapi Palace and Harem Apartments / Topkapi Sarayi

Which day is Topkapi Palace closed ?
-Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Topkapi Palace is also closed on January 1 and closed for half day on first day of Ramadan Eid and Eid Al-Adha.
How much is entrance ticket for Topkapi Palace ?
-Topkapi Palace, Harem Apartments and Hagia Irene tickets are combined and costs 1500TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Topkapi Palace ?
-Visiting Topkapi Palace takes about 2 hours however if you include Harem Apartments it will rise to 3 hours.
Do I need guide for Topkapi Palace?
-A tour guide is suggested for Topkapi Palace as there is a lot to listen and learn about it with deep history of 400 years.
What is visiting hours, opening hours of Topkapi Palace?
-Topkapi Palace is open at 09:00am and last entrance is at 16:00pm, closing hour is 17:00pm for the palace.

Dolmabahce Palace / Dolmabahce Sarayi

Which day is Dolmabahce Palace closed?
-Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Dolmabahce Palace is also closed on January 1 and closed for half day on first day of Ramadan Eid and Eid Al-Adha.
How much is entrance ticket for Dolmabahce Palace?
-Entrance ticket to Dolmabahce Palace is 1550 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Dolmabahce Palace?
-Visiting Dolmabahce Palace takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Do I need guide for Dolmabahce Palace?
-Professional tour guide of the museum will explain the history to the small group of visitors.
What is visiting hours of Dolmabahce Palace?
-Entrance to the Dolmabahce Palace starts at 09:00am and last entrance is at 17:00pm and museum is closed at 18:00pm.

Beylerbeyi Palace / Beylerbeyi Sarayi

Which day is Beylerbeyi Palace closed?
-Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays and on first days of religious holidays.
How much is entrance ticket for Beylerbeyi Palace?
-Entrance fee of Beylerbeyi Palace is 350 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Beylerbeyi Palace?
-Approximately 1 hour is required to see Beylerbeyi Palace as it stands at the best point of Bosphorus Strait.
Do I need guide for Beylerbeyi Palace?
-Live commentary is suggested by a professional tour guide to learn about late Ottoman period.
What is visiting hours of Beylerbeyi Palace?
-Beylerbeyi Palace can be visited between 09:00am and 17:00pm.

Kucuksu Palace / Kucuksu Kasri

Which day is Kucuksu Palace closed?
-Kucuksu Palace is closed on Monday and Thursdays.
How much is entrance ticket for Kucuksu Palace?
-Entrance ticket to Kucuksu Palace costs 130 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Kucuksu Palace?
-Visiting Kucuksu Palace takes around 45 minutes by experiencing beautiful Bosphorus Strait.
Do I need guide for Kucuksu Palace?
-Accompany of a professional tour guide is suggested for Kucuksu Palace.
What is visiting hours of Kucuksu Palace?
-Kucuksu Palace is available for visit from 09:00 to 17:00.

CHURCHES OF ISTANBUL

St. Antoine Church Istanbul

Hagia Irene Church / Aya Irene Kilisesi

Which day is Hagia Irene Church closed?
-Hagia Irene is closed on Tuesdays. Hagia Irene Church is also closed on January 1 and closed for half day on first day of Ramadan Eid and Eid Al-Adha.
How much is entrance ticket for Hagia Irene Church?
-Entrance ticket to Hagia Irene Church is 500 TL per person. Combined tickets for Topkapi Palace and Hagia Irene costs 1500 TL.
How long it takes to visit Hagia Irene Church?
-Visiting Hagia Irene Church takes about 20 minutes.
Do I need guide for Hagia Irene Church?
-A tour guide is not necessary for Hagia Irene Church and a short search and reading on internet can be enough.
What is visiting hours of Hagia Irene Church?
-Hagia Irene Church is open at 09:00am and last entrance is at 16:00pm, closing hour is 17:00pm for the church.

Chora Church / Kariye Kilisesi / Kariye Mosque

Which day is Chora Church closed?
-Chora Church is converted into a mosque and due to restorations it’s closed temporarily until end of 2022.
How much is entrance ticket for Chora Church?
-Chora Church is converted into a mosque so visiting is expected to be free.
How long it takes to visit Chora Church?
-It takes around 1 hour to visit Chora Church with accompany of tour guide with live commentary.
Do I need guide for Chora Church?
-As Chora Church depicts the scenes from Holy Bible a professional tour guide is required to learn about it’s history.
What is visiting hours of Chora Church?
-After converting it into a mosque visiting every hour of the day is supposed to be possible.

St Antuan Church / St Antuan Kilisesi

Which day is St Antuan Church closed?
-Temporarily closed due to Corona Virus Restrictions (June 2021)
How much is entrance ticket for St Antuan Church?
-Entrance of St Antuan Church is free.
How long it takes to visit St Antuan Church?
-A-30-minutes visit will be enough unless it’s praying time in the church.
Do I need guide for St Antuan Church?
-You need accompany of a tour guide in case you would like to learn about multi-cultural history of the city and church.
What is visiting hours of St Antuan Church?
-It’s open to visit between 10:00am and 17:00pm for visit.

Zeyrek Mosque / Pantokrator Monastery Church / Zeyrek Camii

Which day is Zeyrek Mosque closed?
-Zeyrek Mosque is open for visit every day as it functions as a mosque.
How much is entrance ticket for Zeyrek Mosque?
-Zeyrek Mosque can be visited for free of charge.
How long it takes to visit Zeyrek Mosque?
-A 45-minutes visit will be enough to see Zeyrek Mosque and have a panoramic view from overlooking hill to the golden Horn and Bosphorus Strait.
Do I need guide for Zeyrek Mosque?
-A professional guide service is suggested to learn divine history of Pantokrator Monastery Church and Zeyrek Efendi.
What is visiting hours of Zeyrek Mosque?
-As a mosque, Zeyrek is always open for visit, apart from Friday mornings till 14:00pm.

MOSQUES OF ISTANBUL

Hagia Sophia / Ayasofya

Which day is Hagia Sophia closed?
-Hagi Sophia is closed for visit only on Fridays until 14:00pm due to praying time.
How much is entrance ticket for Hagia Sophia?
-Hagia Sophia can be visited Free of Charge.
How long it takes to visit Hagia Sophia?
-Visting Hagia Sophia takes about 45 minutes.
Do I need guide for Hagia Sophia?
-A tour guide is suggested as there is a lot to learn about it with 1500 years old history.
What is visiting hours of Hagia Sophia?
-Hagia Sophia can be visited every hour of the day as it’s a mosque.

Blue Mosque / Sultanahmet Mosque

Which day is Blue Mosque closed?
-Blue mosque is closed for visit only on Fridays until 14:00pm due to praying time.
How much is entrance ticket for Blue Mosque?
-Blue Mosquea can be visited Free of Charge.
How long it takes to visit Blue Mosque?
-Visiting Blue Mosque takes about 30 minutes.
Do I need guide for Blue Mosque?
-A tour guide is suggested to listen it’s 300 years old history and magnificent architecture.
What is visiting hours of Blue Mosque?
-Blue Mosque can be visited every hour of the day as it’s a mosque.

Rustem Pasha Mosque / Rustem Pasa Camii

Which day is Rustem Pasha Mosque closed?
-Rustem Pasha Mosque is closed for visit only on Fridays until 14:00pm due to praying time.
How much is entrance ticket for Rustem Pasha Mosque?
-As a mosque it can be visited without any fee for entrance.
How long it takes to visit Rustem Pasha Mosque?
-A careful look into the history and ceramics of mosque will take more than 30 minutes.
Do I need guide for Rustem Pasha Mosque?
-A professional tour is not necessary however to learn history of most colorful mosaics of the city from an expert is best.
What is visiting hours of Rustem Pasha Mosque?
-Rustem Pasha Mosque can be visited every hour of the day as it’s a mosque.

Suleymaniye Mosque / Suleymaniye Camii

Which day is Suleymaniye Mosque closed?
-Suleymaniye Mosque is closed for visit only on Fridays until 14:00pm due to praying time.
How much is entrance ticket for Suleymaniye Mosque?
-As a mosque it can be visited without any fee for entrance.
How long it takes to visit Suleymaniye Mosque?
-45 minutes visit for Suleymaniye Mosque will be enough to see the building and surrounding structures.
Do I need guide for Suleymaniye Mosque?
-Deep history and view of Suleymaniye Mosque deserves a private guide service for live commentary regarding history and culture.
What is visiting hours of Suleymaniye Mosque?
-Suleymaniye Mosque can be visited every hour of the day as it’s a mosque.

CISTERNS OF ISTANBUL

Basilica Cistern / Yerebatan Sarayi

Which day is Basilica Cistern closed?
-As of January 2021 it’s temporarily closed for restoration and it’s supposed to be completed at the end of 2022.
How much is entrance ticket for Basilica Cistern?
-Entrance ticket to Basilica Cistern is 600 TL per person. (was before restoration starts)
How long it takes to visit Basilica Cistern?
-Visiting Basilica Cistern takes about 30 minutes.
Do I need guide for Basilica Cistern?
-A tour guide is not necessary for Basilica Cistern a swift search on internet can be enough if you are not deeply interested in history.
What is visiting hours of Basilica Cistern?
-Basilica Cistern is open at 09:00am for visit and last entrance is at 16:00pm, museum is closed at 17:00pm. (was before restoration starts)

Serefiye Cistern / Theodosius Cistern

Which day is Serefiye Cistern closed?
-It is open everyday.
How much is entrance ticket for Serefiye Cistern?
-Entrance fee to costs Serefiye Cistern is 300 Tl per person.
How long it takes to visit Serefiye Cistern?
-Half an hour will be enough to visit Serefiye Cistern, please remember according to ongoing exhibition it may take longer time..
Do I need guide for Serefiye Cistern?
-Peeking into some websites will give you some clues about the history and structure of the site, so a live commentary is not necessary.
What is visiting hours of Serefiye Cistern?
-Opening hour of the Serefiye Cistern is 09:00am and closing hour is 19:00pm.

Binbirdirek Cistern / Cistern of Philoxenos / Binbir Direk Sarnici

Which day is Binbirdirek Cistern closed?
-Binbirdirek Cistern is closed on Mondays and closed on first day of religious holidays.
How much is entrance ticket for Binbirdirek Cistern?
-Entrance ticket to Binbirdirek Cistern is 200 Tl per person.
How long it takes to visit Binbirdirek Cistern?
-A 20 minutes visit to the Binbir Direk Cistern will be enough to see.
Do I need guide for Binbirdirek Cistern?
-A live commentary is not necessary for Binbir Direk Cistern
What is visiting hours of Binbirdirek Cistern?
-Binbir Direk Cistern is open for visit between 10:00am and 16:30pm.

BAZAARS OF ISTANBUL

Grand Bazaar / Covered Bazaar / Kapali Carsi

Which day is Grand Bazaar closed?
-Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and during Ramadan Eid and Eid al-Adha.
How much is entrance ticket for Grand Bazaar?
-Entrance of Grand Bazaar is Free of Charge.
How long it takes to visit Grand Bazaar?
-A swift tour in the Grand Bazaar will take about 30 minutes however if you are interested in shopping it will take about 2 hours.
Do I need guide for Grand Bazaar?
-Accompany of a tour guide is suggested for Grand Bazaar as shopping with a local friend will make things easier for you.
What is visiting hours of Grand Bazaar?
-Opening hour of Grand Bazaar is 9:00am and it’s closed at 19:00pm in the evening.

Spice Bazaar / Egyptian Bazaar / Misir Carsisi

Which day is Spice Bazaar closed?
-Spice Bazaar is closed during Ramadan Eid and Eid al-Adha.
How much is entrance ticket for Spice Bazaar?
-Entrance of Spice Bazaar is Free of Charge.
How long it takes to visit Spice Bazaar?
-A short visit in the Spice Bazaar will take about 30 minutes however if you are interested in shopping it may take about 2 hours.
Do I need guide for Spice Bazaar?
-Local tour guide is suggested for Spice Bazaar as visiting with a friend will make it easier for you.
What is visiting hours of Spice Bazaar?
-Opening hour of Spice Bazaar is 9:00am and it’s closed at 19:00pm in the evening.

Arasta Bazaar

Which day is Arasta Bazaar closed?
-Arasta Bazaar is open every day of the week and 365 days of the year.
How much is entrance ticket for Arasta Bazaar?
-You can visit Arasta Bazaar free of charge as it’s a commercial market.
How long it takes to visit Arasta Bazaar?
-Visiting Arasta Bazaar takes about 30 minutes and if you are interested in handicrafts duration can rise easily..
Do I need guide for Arasta Bazaar?
-A tour guide is suggested for visiting bazaar with the historical area on Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
What is visiting hours of Arasta Bazaar?
-Arasta Bazaar is open from 09:00am in the morning to 19:00pm in the evening.

ACTIVITIES TO DO IN ISTANBUL

Bosphorus Cruise

Is Bosphorus Cruise operated every day?
-Yes, Bosphorus Cruise is operated every day of the week with public ferries.
How much is ticket for Bosphorus Cruise?
-Ticket for public ferry costs 120 TL per person for Bosphorus Cruise
How long Bosphorus Cruise takes?
-It depends on the company you choose however mostly between 1,5 hours to 2 hours.
Do I need guide for Bosphorus Cruise?
-A short commentary is available on the boat however it won’t be a satisfying information if you are there to learn about real history of the numerous sites on the Bosphorus.
What is operating hours of Bosphorus Cruise?
-Public ferries are operated between 09:00am to 19:00pm for the Bosphorus Cruise. Please contact us for private yacht option.

Piere Lotti Cable Car / Piyer Loti Teleferik

Does Pierre Lotti Cable Car operate every day?
-Yes, cable car operates on daily basis for Pierre Lotti Hill.
How much is ticket for Pierre Lotti Cable Car?
-Cost of Cable Car to Pierre Lotti Hill is 50 TL for round-trip journey to the hill and back.
How long it takes to Pierre Lotti with Cable Car?
-In order to watch the city on a panoramic view you can climb the hill and spend 30 minutes by sipping your tea or coffee.
Do I need guide for Pierre Lotti Hill?
-Accompany of a tour guide is not necessary to use cable car and climb the hill, however in order to learn about the city a tour guide will be better.
What is operating hours of Cable Car of Pierre Lotti Hill?
-Pierre Lotti Cable Car operates between 08:00am and 22:00pm.

TOWERS OF ISTANBUL

Galata Tower / Galata Kulesi

Which day is Galata Tower closed?
-Galata Tower is open every day for visiting fro panoramic view of the city.
How much is entrance ticket for Galata Tower?
-Entrance fee of Galata Tower is 650 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Galata Tower?
-Please note that tour guides don’t have skip-the-line priority to purchase museum ticket so you may need to wait in the long line for entrance and approximately 1 hour will be enough to climb the tower and take panoramic photos of the city.
Do I need guide for Galata Tower?
-A live guide can be beneficial as you will have chance to see all parts of the city from a high point and explanation will be easier there.
What is visiting hours of Galata Tower?
-Galata Tower can be visited between 08:30am and 23:00pm every day.

Maiden’s Tower / Kiz Kulesi

Which day is Maiden’s Tower closed?
-Maiden’s Tower is open every day, literally open 365 Days. (It is closed due to restoration progress in May)
How much is entrance ticket for Maiden’s Tower?
-Entrance ticket is 550 TL per person for Maiden’s Tower.
How long it takes to visit Maiden’s Tower?
-A short ferry ride from Uskudar to Maiden’s Tower and back to mainland takes about 15 minutes however charming view of Istanbul deserves at least 1 hour.
Do I need guide for Maiden’s Tower?
-Despite it’s mostly known on romantic aspect of the city, there lies a deep history behind the tower from early Roman/ Byzantine period to learn so guide service is suggested.
What is visiting hours of Maiden’s Tower?
-Visiting hours of the Maiden’s Tower is 09:00am to closing hour is 19:00pm.

MUSEUMS OF ISTANBUL

Istanbul Archaeological Museum from Hilal Dolovac

Istanbul Archaeological Museum / Arkeoloji Muzesi

Which day is Istanbul Archaeological Museum closed?
-On Mondays, Istanbul Archaeological Museum is closed.
How much is entrance ticket for Istanbul Archaeological Museum?
-Entrance Ticket to Istanbul Archaeological Museum is 340 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Istanbul Archaeological Museum?
-Rich collection of Istanbul Archaeological Museum deserves 2 hours, however duration can be kept shorter according to your interest.
Do I need guide for Istanbul Archaeological Museum?
-A professional tour guide is necessary to learn about rich collection of Istanbul Archaeological Museum from Middle East to Central Anatolia and Balkan area.
What is visiting hours of Istanbul Archaeological Museum?
-Museum is open to visit at 09:00am in the morning and closed at 20:00pm.

Rahmi Koc Museum / Rahmi Koc Muzesi

Which day is Rahmi Koc Museum closed?
-Rahmi Koc Museum is closed on Monday. Also museum is closed on December 31 and January 1.
How much is entrance ticket for Rahmi Koc Museum?
-Entrance ticket to Rahmi Koc Museum costs 500 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Rahmi Koc Museum?
-1 hour 30 minutes is suggested to visit Rahmi Koc Museum for it’s rich collection.
Do I need guide for Rahmi Koc Museum?
-A professional tour guide is not necessary for this museum, you can visit by yourself however to learn about richest family of Turkey and their collection, guiding can be very beneficial for you.
What is visiting hours of Rahmi Koc Museum?
–Visiting hours of the Rahmi Koc Museum is 10:00am and 17:30pm between Tuesday-Friday, and 10:00am and 19:00pm Saturday-Sunday.

Turkish Islamic Art Museum / Turk Islam Eserleri Muzesi / Ibrahim Pasha Palace

Which day is Turkish Islamic Art Museum closed?
-Turkish Islamic Art Museum is open everyday.
How much is entrance ticket for Turkish Islamic Art Museum?
-Entrance fee of Turkish Islamic Art Museum is 390 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Turkish Islamic Art Museum?
-Turkish Islamic Art Museum requires around 1 hour to see art collection in previous Ibrahim Pasha Palace.
Do I need guide for Turkish Islamic Art Museum?
-Collection of Turkish Islamic Art Museum consists various artifacts of ceramic, carpet and potteries so guiding service is suggested.
What is visiting hours of Turkish Islamic Art Museum?
-Between 09:00am and 20:00pm Turkish Islamic Art Museum can be visited.

Grand Palace Mosaics Museum / Buyuk Saray Mozaikleri Muzesi

Which day is Grand Palace Mosaics Museum closed?
-Grand Palace Mosaics Museum is open every day for visit.
How much is entrance ticket for Grand Palace Mosaics Museum?
-Entrance ticket to Grand Palace Mosaics Museum is 220 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Grand Palace Mosaics Museum?
-Visiting Grand Palace Mosaics Museum requires around 45 minutes however it may rise depending on your interest on art and history.
Do I need guide for Grand Palace Mosaics Museum?
-Daily life of Roman empire is depicted in these mosaics so you need a private tour guide who is expert on the era.
What is visiting hours of Grand Palace Mosaics Museum?
-Grand Palace Mosaics Museum can be visited between 09:00am and 20:00pm everyday.

Istanbul Modern Art Museum / Istanbul Modern Sanatlar Muzesi

Which day is Istanbul Modern Art Museum closed?
-Istanbul Modern Art Museum is closed on Mondays. Also closed on January 1 and first days of Ramadan Eid and Eid Al-Adha. (It is closed due to restoration progress in May)
How much is entrance ticket for Istanbul Modern Art Museum?
-Entrance ticket to Istanbul Modern Art Museum is 350 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Istanbul Modern Art Museum?
-Despite duration of visit may change depending on ongoing exhibition of Istanbul Modern Art Museum.
Do I need guide for Istanbul Modern Art Museum?
-Most colorful examples of modern art is being exhibited in the museum and a professional guide will be more appropriate for your visit.
What is visiting hours of Istanbul Modern Art Museum?
-Istanbul Modern Art Museum can be visited from Tuesday to Saturday between 10:00am to 18:00pm.

Istanbul Military Museum / Harbiye Askeri Muzesi

Which day is Istanbul Military Museum closed?
-Istanbul Military Museum is temporarily closed due to Corona Virus restrictions, normally closed on Mondays and first day of Ramadan Eid and Eid Al-Adha.
How much is entrance ticket for Istanbul Military Museum?
-Entrance ticket to Military Museum costs 200 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Istanbul Military Museum?
-Military Museum depicts history of Turkish army and in order to see all exhibitions you will need 1 hour.
Do I need guide for Istanbul Military Museum?
-A detailed explanation regarding Turkish history requires a local tour guide for museum.
What is visiting hours of Istanbul Military Museum?
-Visiting hour of the Istanbul Military Museum is between 09:00am to 16:30pm, last entrance is at 16:00pm to the museum.

Istanbul Aviation Museum / Yesilkoy Havacilik Muzesi

Which day is Istanbul Aviation Museum closed?
-Istanbul Aviation Museum is temporarily closed due to Corona Virus restrictions, normally closed on Mondays and first day of Ramadan Eid and Eid Al-Adha.
How much is entrance ticket for Istanbul Aviation Museum?
-Entrance ticket to Istanbul Aviation Museum costs 60 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Istanbul Aviation Museum?
-Visiting Istanbul Aviation Museum takes around 1 hour.
Do I need guide for Istanbul Aviation Museum?
-A guide is not necessary for the Istanbul Aviation Museum however as location of the museum is not very easy to find, a local accompany is suggested.
What is visiting hours of Istanbul Aviation Museum?
-Visiting hour of the Istanbul Aviation Museum is between 09:00am to 17:00pm, last entrance is at 16:00pm to the museum.

Naval Museum / Istanbul Maritime Museum / Besiktas Deniz Muzesi

Which day is Naval Museum closed?
-Istanbul Maritime Museum is temporarily closed due to Corona Virus restrictions, normally closed on Mondays, on January 1 and first day of Ramadan Eid and Eid Al-Adha.
How much is entrance ticket for Naval Museum?
-Entrance ticket to Istanbul Naval Museum costs 200 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Naval Museum?
-Visiting Istanbul Naval Museum takes around 1 hour.
Do I need guide for Naval Museum?
-Accompany of a tour guide for Istanbul Naval Museum will be beneficial to learn about marine history of Turkish navy.
What is visiting hours of Naval Museum?
-Istanbul Naval Museum is available weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00 and weekends from 10:00 to 18:00.

Pera Museum / Pera Muzesi

Which day is Pera Museum closed?
-Pera Museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays for visiting.
How much is entrance ticket for Pera Museum?
-Entrance ticket for Pera Museum costs 50 TL for each person.
How long it takes to visit Pera Museum?
-Visiting Pera Museum may take up to 1 hour depending on your interest on modern art and ongoing exhibition.
Do I need guide for Pera Museum?
-A tour guide is not necessary for visiting museum.
What is visiting hours of Pera Museum?
-Pera Museum is open for visit between 10:00am-19:00pm between Tuesday and Saturday, between 10:00am-22:00pm on Fridays and between 12:00pm-18:00pm on Sundays.

Museum of Innocence / Masumiyet Muzesi

Which day is Museum of Innocence closed?
-Due to Corona Virus restrictions it’s temporarily closed. Under normal conditions it’s closed on Mondays, January 1st and first days of Ramadan Eid and Eid al-Adha.
How much is entrance ticket for Museum of Innocence?
-Entrance ticket to Museum of Innocence costs 300 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Museum of Innocence?
-Visiting Museum of Innocence takes about 45 minutes if you read the book completely.
Do I need guide for Museum of Innocence?
-If you read the book completely you won’t need guiding service for Museum of Innocence.
What is visiting hours of Museum of Innocence?
-Museum of Innocence can be visited between 10:00am and 17:00pm.

Miniaturk Museum

Which day is Miniaturk closed?
-Miniaturk Museum is open for visit every day of the year.
How much is entrance ticket for Miniaturk?
-Entrance ticket to Miniaturk Museum costs 250 TL per person
How long it takes to visit Miniaturk?
-For adults it takes 45 minutes to visit Miniatur Museum however for families with children this duration may rise up to 1,5 hours.
Do I need guide for Miniaturk?
-A private tour guide will be best way of learning about Ottoman Empire and the relics of each area from Balkan countries to North Africa.
What is visiting hours of Miniaturk?
-Miniaturk Museum is avaliable for visit between 10:00am and 17:30pm.

Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum/ Galata Dervish Lodges

Which day is Galata Mevlevihanesi closed?
-Galata Mevlevihanesi is closed on Mondays.
How much is entrance ticket for Galata Mevlevihanesi?
-Entrance fee for Galata Mevlevihanesi is 150 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Galata Mevlevihanesi?
-Galata Mevlevihanesi can be visited around 45 minutes.
Do I need guide for Galata Mevlevihanesi?
-Visiting Galata Mevlevihanesi will be more beneficial with accompany of a tour guide to see daily life of spiritual Mevlevi DerVishes.
What is visiting hours of Galata Mevlevihanesi?
-Galata Mevlevihanesi is closed between 09:00am and 20:00pm.

Rumeli Fortress / Rumeli Hisari

Which day is Rumeli Fortress closed?
-Rumeli Fortress is closed on Mondays.
How much is entrance ticket for Rumeli Fortress?
-Entrance ticket to Rumeli Fortress costs 130 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Rumeli Fortress?
-Visiting Rumeli Fortress takes around 45 minutes including magnificent Bosphorus Strait.
Do I need guide for Rumeli Fortress?
-Accompany of tour guide is suggested to learn about city of Constantinople and Istanbul.
What is visiting hours of Rumeli Fortress?
-Opening of the museum is 09:00am and it can be visited until 18:30pm.

Painting Museum

Which day is Painting Museum closed?
-Painting Museum is closed on Mondays.
How much is entrance ticket for Painting Museum?
-Entrance ticket to Painting Museum costs 90 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Painting Museum?
-Visiting Painting Museum takes around 1 hour.
Do I need guide for Painting Museum?
-Accompany of tour guide is suggested to learn about the architectural symbol of the conclusion of the princes’ introverted life and the transition to their days of freedom.
What is visiting hours of Painting Museum?
-Opening of the museum is 09:00am and it can be visited until 18:00pm.

Toy Museum

Which day is Toy Museum closed?
-Toy Museum is closed on Mondays.
How much is entrance ticket for Toy Museum?
-Entrance ticket to Toy Museum costs 350 TL per person.
How long it takes to visit Toy Museum?
-Visiting Toy Museum takes around 1 or 2 hours to enjoy the cartoon character toys, cars, trains and airplanes. Special activities such as exhibitions, events and seminars also held within the museum.
What is visiting hours of Toy Museum?
-Opening of the museum is 10:00am and it can be visited until 18:00pm.