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Miniatürk, Istanbul

Miniatürk park in Istanbul: miniature landmark models along open-air paths, with the city on the hill behind
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The essentials in 10 seconds

Ticket (foreign visitors)
900 TL
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Hours
10:00–18:00
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h 30 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Children
Under 6 with family free
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Combined ticket
1,350 TL for foreign visitors; what it covers isn't stated
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Payment
Bank card or Istanbulkart only — no cash or foreign currency
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Closed
Mondays
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Summer
26 June–13 September 2026: Fridays and Saturdays until 22:00
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Where to buy
Ticket booth and kiosks at the gate, or Passo online — other sellers are unofficial
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Museum Pass
Museum Pass Istanbul not valid
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Audio guide
Miniatürk app, 9 languages including English
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Bus
From Eminönü: 47, 47Ç, 47E, 47N; from Taksim: 36T
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Address
İmrahor Cad. 7, Sütlüce, Beyoğlu
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Coordinates
41.05997, 28.94877YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

1:25the scale of every model in the park
2 sourcesOfficial Miniatürk websiteEnglish and Russian Wikipedia
139 modelsof landmarks from Istanbul, Anatolia and former Ottoman lands
SourceOfficial Miniatürk website (English Wikipedia gives 135)
2 May 2003the park opened to visitors
2 sourcesOfficial Miniatürk websiteEnglish and Russian Wikipedia
60,000 m²the whole site
2 sourcesOfficial Miniatürk websiteEnglish Wikipedia
15,000 m²taken up by the models themselves
2 sourcesOfficial Miniatürk websiteEnglish Wikipedia
13 modelsof Ottoman-era landmarks now outside Turkey’s borders
2 sourcesOfficial Miniatürk websiteEnglish Wikipedia
2 lost Wondersthe Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, rebuilt in miniature
2 sourcesOfficial Miniatürk websiteEnglish and Russian Wikipedia
“A small model of a big country”the park’s motto since opening
2 sourcesOfficial Miniatürk websiteRussian Wikipedia
Golden Hornthe park sits on its north-eastern shore, in Sütlüce
2 sourcesOfficial Miniatürk websiteEnglish Wikipedia
300 carsfit in the car park at the gate
2 sourcesOfficial Miniatürk websiteEnglish Wikipedia

Miniatürk tickets and price

Foreign visitors pay 900 TL. Children under 6 with their family go free. The 330 TL full ticket is the local fare and doesn't apply to foreign visitors.

Buy at the booth or kiosks at the gate, or on Passo — the only official channels. There's rarely a queue, so booking ahead isn't necessary. A 1,350 TL combined ticket also exists, but the official site doesn't say what it includes — ask at the booth.

Miniatürk opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00; closed on Mondays. In summer 2026 (26 June–13 September) it stayed open until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Allow 1.5–2 hours and arrive by 16:00 to see it all.

How to get to Miniatürk from Sultanahmet

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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More tips

  1. Get to Eminönü — tram T1, or a 20-minute walk from Sultanahmet.
  2. By Eminönü pier, take bus 47, 47Ç, 47E or 47N, which run along the Golden Horn.
  3. Get off at the Miniatürk stop — about 30 minutes, longer in traffic. The entrance is right by the road.
  4. By water: the Haliç (Golden Horn) ferry from Karaköy or Üsküdar to Sütlüce pier, then about 20 minutes on foot along the shore. Sailings are infrequent — check the Şehir Hatları timetable.
  5. A taxi from Sultanahmet takes 20–40 minutes depending on traffic. From Taksim, bus 36T goes there.

Is Miniatürk worth it?

With kids, yes. Children love seeing a whole country in one walk, and there's a playground, a maze and the Miniatek interactive area. It makes an easy half-day between bigger museums.

Adults on a 2–3 day trip: probably not. The round trip eats an hour you could spend at the real Hagia Sophia or Galata Tower. It does make sense if you've covered the big sights, love architecture, or want to see Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus you won't make it to this time.

What to see

  • Istanbul in miniature: Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Süleymaniye, Galata Tower, the Maiden’s Tower and the Bosphorus Bridge.
  • Palaces: Topkapı, Dolmabahçe and the bathing pavilion of Beylerbeyi.
  • Anatolia: the stone houses of Mardin, the theatre at Aspendos, the Mevlana Museum in Konya, and natural wonders like Pamukkale and Cappadocia.
  • The Temple of Artemis and the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus — the only way to see them whole.
  • Ottoman landmarks abroad, from the Mostar bridge to Damascus station.
  • Haydarpaşa station, Istanbul's historic gateway for trains from Anatolia.

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Istanbul with kids: Miniatürk vs Rahmi Koç Museum vs Istanbul Aquarium

Miniatürkyou are hereLandmark models at 1:25Sütlüce, Golden HornNo, all outdoors900 TLMonday1.5–2 h
Rahmi Koç MuseumTrains, planes, ships and carsHasköy, Golden HornMostlyOwn ticketCheck before you go2–3 h
Istanbul AquariumMarine lifeFlorya, by the Sea of MarmaraYesOwn ticketCheck before you go≈ 2 h

Fine weather: Miniatürk. Rain or heat: the Rahmi Koç Museum or the aquarium. Miniatürk and Rahmi Koç are on the same shore, so they pair well in one day.

Istanbul's historic sights compared

Every historic sight in Istanbul rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.

Hagia Sophia911 h 15 min€256.3 km
Blue Mosque8645 minFree6.5 km
Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square)7720 minFree6.4 km
Basilica Cistern7045 min≈ 1,950–2,250 TL6.2 km
Topkapı Palace633 h2,750 TL with the Harem6.0 km
Fatih Mosque5230 minFree4.5 km
Little Hagia Sophia4620 minFree6.7 km
Üsküdar451 h 30 minFree6.6 km
Valens Aqueduct4515 minFree4.9 km
New Mosque4420 minFree5.2 km
Chora Church4245 min€203.3 km
Taksim Square4115 minFree4.0 km
Museum of Innocence411 h800 TL4.2 km
Karaköy401 h 30 minFree4.8 km
Theodosius Cistern3930 min900 TL6.2 km
Balat and Fener372 hFree3.1 km
Istanbul Archaeology Museums362 h€156.0 km
Yıldız Palace351 h 15 min900 TL5.4 km
Miniatürkyou are here301 h 30 min900 TL—
Rahmi M. Koç Museum302 h550 TL35 min walk
Rumelihisarı291 h€69.4 km

A Golden Horn day: machines, miniatures and a hilltop view

Morning at the Rahmi Koç Museum, a bus to Miniatürk, a taxi or ferry to Eyüp and the cable car up Pierre Loti Hill, then colourful Balat in the evening. Add them in one tap and YesGo fits in the timing, lunch and transfers.

  1. Rahmi M. Koç Museum2 h · 550 TL
  2. 35 min walk from the previous stopMiniatürkyou are here1 h 30 min · 900 TL
  3. 25 min walk from the previous stopPierre Loti Hill1 h · Free
  4. 47 min walk from the previous stopBalat and Fener2 h · Free

4 places · about 8 h 17 min with walks · 107 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Pierre Loti Hill

Istanbul, Turkey

1 h · Free · 25 min walk

Rahmi M. Koç Museum

Istanbul, Turkey

2 h · 550 TL · 35 min walk

How to do it right

  • Download the Miniatürk app before you go — audio guide and park map in one.
  • Pair it with the Rahmi Koç Museum, on the same Golden Horn shore on the way from Eminönü.
  • Afterwards, head up Pierre Loti Hill for a view over the whole Golden Horn.
  • Bring a card or Istanbulkart: the booth doesn't take cash.
  • No kids and only 2–3 days? Skip it — the real Hagia Sophia and Topkapı come first.

Questions

How much is the Miniatürk ticket?

900 TL for foreign visitors. Children under 6 with family are free. Card or Istanbulkart only.

What are Miniatürk opening hours?

Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00. In summer 2026 it stayed open until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Is Miniatürk open on Monday?

No — it's closed every Monday.

How do I get to Miniatürk?

Bus 47, 47Ç, 47E or 47N from Eminönü to the Miniatürk stop, about 30 minutes; bus 36T from Taksim. Or the Haliç ferry to Sütlüce and a 20-minute walk.

Is Miniatürk worth visiting?

With children, yes — an easy 1.5–2 hours. On a short trip without kids, the real Hagia Sophia, Topkapı and the Bosphorus are a better use of time.

How long do you need at Miniatürk?

1.5–2 hours in the park, plus 30–40 minutes each way from the old city.

Is Miniatürk included in the Museum Pass Istanbul?

No. Neither the Museum Pass nor the Müzekart is accepted — you need a separate ticket.

Do I need to book Miniatürk tickets in advance?

Usually not. If you want to, Passo is the official online seller; resellers charge more.

Is there an audio guide at Miniatürk?

Yes, in the Miniatürk app for iPhone and Android, in 9 languages including English. Download it before you arrive.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Official Miniatürk website (Kültür AŞ, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality): fares, hours, visitor rules, transport, about the park — 29.10.2026
  • English and Russian Wikipedia: Miniatürk; Wikidata Q1085952
  • English Wikipedia: Sütlüce Pier — Golden Horn line
  • Şehir Hatları 2026 timetables (e-yasamrehberi, feribotseferleri) — Haliç ferry
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 29.10.2026 ·
How we checkedFares, hours, closures, payment, concessions and rules come from the official Miniatürk website. Some guides quote 990 TL and 9:00–19:00; we show the official 900 TL and 10:00–18:00. What the 1,350 TL combined ticket covers isn't published, so that row is marked “verifying”. Model counts differ — 139 on the official site, 135 in English Wikipedia — and we show the official figure. The free-entry age reads “under 6” on the Turkish page and “6 and under” on the English one; we follow the Turkish. Bus lines are from the official site, but journey times and the Haliç ferry (not mentioned there) are marked “verifying”; guides say the ferry leaves “from Eminönü”, while timetables show it starting at Karaköy and Üsküdar.

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