If you are visiting Istanbul, your visit will be incomplete without seeing Vialand theme Park. Vialand theme park is one of the best theme parks in Istanbul. It is located in Eyup in the Golden Horn region of Istanbul.

Vialand theme park has everything that could be present in a theme park. This place is unique in its own way. This park is the first complex that combines a luxury hotel, many restaurants, game center, cinema, open air performance venue, exhibition center, theme park and also shopping center.

There are more than 50 amusement units in Adventure World part of Vialand theme park. Rides in Vialand theme park  will give you an ultimate experience of rides, from coasters reaching the speed of 110 kilo meters with in just 3 seconds to the water filled train rides, you will enjoy every bit of you time in Vialand theme park. The most attractive and liked rides are:

- Viking 360: It takes a 360 degree round around its axis. Person sitting in the Viking 360 can see how Vialand looks from the height of 28 meters and upside down.

- Adventurer:This is a roller coaster that is famous all over the world, it goes 30 kilometer above the ground in a speed of 80 kilometer per hour.

- Dungeon: This is a crazy ride that goes through the monstrous tunnel called “Zindan”. You never know what is waiting for you in the silent corner of the dark tunnel.

There are many more adventurous and entertaining rides in the adventure world of Vialand Theme Park. You will find every penny you spent on the tickets worth it.

The Vialand Game Center has a wide range for kids and also for adults. Children spend a really good time playing games in Vialand Game Center. The cinema is one of the most luxurious and advanced cinemas in Istanbul.

This exhibition center in Vialand Theme park, arranges world’s biggest exhibitions. People from all continents and countries come here to attend great exhibitions.

Vialand shopping mall offers you a great shopping experience. Every brand of the world is present here. From Armani Jeans to Adidas, from Koton to U.S Polo Assn. you just name it and find it in the great Vialand Shopping Mall. Not only that, Vialand theme park has Vialand Palace hotel. This hotel will provide you a luxurious royal stay here. You will feel no less than a princess while staying or having food at Vialand Palace Hotel.

Vialand is open every day between 10 am to 7pm. It is located about 15 minutes ride from Center City, Taksim district. You may access Vialand Theme Park through free shuttle from Taksim, Sultanahmet or Bakirkoy. Also there is “55T GAZİOSMANPAŞA” bus from center city.

An activity preferred by all age groups of tourists and locals alike, this show is bound to leave you mesmerized as the 2nd most intelligent mammals (second to us of course) perform choreographed, rhythmical movements set to a beautiful musical score at Istanbul’s Dolphinarium. As a child, all of us have dreamed of watching these blind, peace loving and friendly creatures up close and this is how it can be manifested into reality. The show is a must stop for all the visitors and your trip to Istanbul is incomplete if it doesn’t include viewing the Dolphin show!

What does the show offer?
Watch Dolphins perform acrobats, playing with balls, high jumping, drawing pictures, singing and a lot more incredible things that you simply cannot miss! It airs every day except Mondays and opens at 2:00 PM. With 60 TL for a standard show and a 100 TL for VIP tribune, the show offers competitive prices for an hour’s worth of enjoyment. Reservations are not needed unless you’re going with a party of more than 20 people and tickets can be bought from the Dolphinarium on the day of visit.

Swim with the Dolphins
It doesn’t end here, the Dolphinarium also offers swimming sessions with the four beautiful dolphins- Price, Princess, Matilda and Gera along with a beluga whale named Sea-farer. People have claimed receiving positive energy after touching and hugging the wonderful creatures. Owing to the water heaters that have been installed in the pool, it can be done all year round, irrespective of summers or winters. This activity requires reservation in advance and certain terms and conditions must be met like for example you should know how to swim, be over 6 years during summer swims and over 10 during the winter times, not wear any jewelry or accessories that might potentially harm the dolphins. The cost for a 10 min session is $120 per person, when 2 people swim simultaneously, its $200 and for 3 people, $270 is the fee.

Can’t swim? But want to meet them?

For such people, there is a very special program, called ‘interaction with the dolphins’. Prices are the same as swimming.

Dive with the Dolphins
All the thrill seekers that have received diving training and want to go deep with these enchanting mammals, here’s your chance. It’s a fun way to relieve your stress while having a good time in this safe environment. The cost for a 20 min diving session is $200 for a person, $370 for 2 and $450 for 3.
While planning a fun family vacation, with kids having the time of their lives and adults also finding their inner child, this dolphin show is sure way to knit the family even closer.

Where is it located?
Public Transport: closest bus stops are ‘Çeltik’ and ‘Sakarya Mahallesi’. Take buses that go there.
For private transport or taxi- Bank of Golden Horn Bay (Haliç), district of E‎‎y‎up.

Here is the Google map’s exact location of the Dolphinarium:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=zFZu2_yP_1t4.kUhtidLFxtK0