Madame Tussauds İstanbul
Madame Tussauds İstanbul
4.5
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
About
Millions and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds since they first opened over 250 years ago and it remains just as popular as it ever was. There are many reasons for this enduring success, but at the heart of it all is good, old-fashioned curiosity. World's most famous wax museum Madame Tussauds with its glorious history of 250 years is now open in Istanbul! Madame Tussauds Istanbul features approximately 60 popular figures from history, culture, art, sport, science and politics of Turkey and the world, such as Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Rumi, Suleiman the Magnificent, Messi, Rihanna and Muhammad Ali. You can buy your tickets now to enjoy this unique, interactive experience that gives you a chance to see your favorite celebrities together, touch and hug them, or take photos with them!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Beyoglu
Istanbul’s most famous street, pedestrianized Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue), throbs day and night and offers a fantastic array of architectural sights, shops, treats, and throngs upon teeming throngs of people. At the avenue’s northeastern end is expansive Taksim Square, thought by many to be the very heart of the city, with many of Turkey’s most renowned restaurants and some of Europe’s most happening nightlife in close proximity. In striking contrast, Beyoglu’s less trafficked areas – such as the affluent Cihangir and the antiques district of Cukurcuma – exude Old World charm and provide contemplative calm and splendid diversion via an assortment of cozy cafes, attractive boutiques, and quiet lanes.
How to get there
  • Taksim • 8 min walk
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Priscilla
Plovdiv, Bulgaria46 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Couples
Centrally located and excellent value for money compared to most other Madame Tussauds. It perfectly balanced educating visitors on famous Turkish icons as well as worldwide stars making it perfect for foreign tourists. The interactive elements were also really fun. Definitely worth visiting for all ages.
Written February 28, 2020
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Hello there, Thank you for taking the time to review Madame Tussauds Istanbul. We're pleased to see you enjoyed your visit, we hope to welcome you back soon! Best Regards,
Written March 3, 2020
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Reza.a.nami
Tehran, Iran151 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Family
The museum is located in the center of İstiklal Street. Many of the most important academic and sports figures in the world and in Turkey can be seen on the scene. The center is located next to the cinema next to the Taksim square . And its ticket for each adult is about 50 Turkish liras were. The children's play center was also a very good entertainment center
Written September 15, 2017
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Halil İbrahim Şan
Istanbul, Türkiye21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Business


250 Years Of Magnificent History
Madame Tussauds, the world's most famous wax sculpture museum brand, has been visited by millions since it was opened 250 years ago in London and is still popular today.
The success of Madame Tussauds for many years has led to many reasons, but the most important of which lies in the heart of people is the feeling of curiosity, the brand Madame Tussauds has kept making people curious for years.

Those who come to Madame Tussauds are experiencing a unique, emotional journey among many celebrities from the past to the present. Visitors to Madame Tussauds get close contact with historical and cultural heroes and with the most famous names of art, sports and politics from the past to the present. Madame Tussauds immortalizes the unforgettable moments and names of history and takes all its visitors on a journey from the past to the present. 
Written December 13, 2018
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Muhammad Bilal T
2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
This Museum is not very attractive and having 80 dummies. Not as good as I saw in the Amsterdam. I wasted 94 lira per person.
Written March 12, 2020
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Hello there, Thank you for taking the time to review all Merlin attractions. We usually add new stars areas during the year, you can follow us on social media to stay updated. Regards,
Written July 7, 2020
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kkk
istanbul64 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018

There is very loud, boring, nightclub music clip playing repeatedly all day long at the entrance of the museum. Same music repeats all day long. This music is very annoying to its customers as well as customers of the cafes around the museum. I have seen many museums in the world, including various Taussauds in Europe. I have not seen such a thing in the world. This museum has a very poor management, has no respect to their customers..
Written October 2, 2018
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Deepali Pai Shah
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Family
It was a disappointment, only Turkish & American personalities in there.few sports masters included . Waste of money . When the staff saw me writing a bad review on the kiosk he immediately interfered & convinced me to leave it as it’s long & he shall do it. I’m sure he altered my review & made it better before submitting. That’s unfair . U guys showing everyone the wrong picture of yourself.
Written June 15, 2022
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Dear Visitor, First of all thank you for your sharing comment. I would like to say that I am very sorry to get such a comment. Madame Tussauds istanbul has been serving its guests since 2017, and our biggest goal is to ensure guest satisfaction and improve our attractions in line with the answers from our guests. We aim to provide the same service to all our guests. I would like to inform you that your reviews cannot be changed. We would love to see you again with us and to make you feel happy. Regards ,
Written August 2, 2022
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KevinBeBTV
London, UK60 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Friends
It’s quite expensive and you don’t get much. It’s incredibly tiny and the historical part is particularly limited... just keep your money and move on!
Written December 27, 2019
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Hello there, Thank you for your comment. We usually add new stars areas during the year, you can follow us on social media to stay updated. In additional You can buy with 20% discount by our online channel to make your visit at advantageous prices Kind Regards,
Written January 3, 2020
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Semih
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Solo
I wanted to visit Madame Tussauds today and went there around 3p.m. Employee there who was selling ticket was extremely rude to me. There were only two women who were selling tickets, and she was the one with brown hair/brunette to be specific. She told me I wasn't in line which was a big lie. Although I went back, she allowed several people to pass my place and allowed them to violate my place in line. She didn't know how to talk properly and was rude. I am not even tourist in Istanbul I am Turkish and Turkish citizen. I left the place immediately.I never talked to other woman who was selling tickets the one who had red hair, so only person I have complaint is the one I mentioned above. I heard good things about Madame Tussauds in London but I would definitely avoid one in İstanbul and will suggest everyone to avoid it as well.
Written December 26, 2019
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Merhaba Semih Bey, Öncelikle yaşamış olduğunuz olumsuz deneyim için üzgün olduğumuzu belirtmek isteriz ve deneyiminizi paylaşmış olduğunuz için teşekkür ederiz.Değerli ziyaretçilerimizin yorumları doğrultusunda merkezimizi en iyi hale getirmek için çalışıyoruz. Markamızın global ve kurumsal standartları gereği, tüm personelimiz titizlikle seçilip, uzun eğitimlerden geçiyor.Paylaşmış olduğunuz şikayet üzerine saat 14:00-16:00 arası kamera kayıtlarımız 3 farklı kamera açısı ile detaylı bir şekilde incelenmiştir ve söz konusu olan saat aralığında personelimizin herhangi bir olumsuz tavrı olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Günün belli saatlerinde gişemizde geçici yoğunluklar olabiliyor. Dileriz sizi daha sakin zamanlarda da tekrar ağırlayabilir ve merkezimizden yeniden deneyimleyerek mutlu ayrılmanızı isteriz. Saygılarımızla, Madame Tussauds İstanbul Ekibi
Written January 12, 2020
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Lubna A
Amman, Jordan257 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Family
I have visited Istanbul several times, each time i passed by Madame Tussauds i didn't have enough time to pop in, this time i insisted to go in, i really loved it and so did my daughers, we had a lovely time in there taking pictures with celebrities statues, it is not a big place but it is cool and organised in a lovely setting. It is nice to see it if you happen to be in Istiklal Caddesi
Written August 12, 2019
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Hello there Thank you for your visit and review We're quite happy to hear that you and your family have spent a great day at our attraction! we hope to welcome you back soon! Kind Regards,
Written October 3, 2019
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haleh t
Tehran, Iran146 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
But please do not buy VIP ticket because they do not give you full information about the ticket for example they are saying u will get an statue but this is just your hand 🤚 statue yes ridiculous and it took some time and procedure to do that and at the end you shall pay some more TL for the basement of that hand statue so your hand statue without that basement is useless and they give u some coupon with %10 percent discount to shop but all items overpriced and they took you some pics but just one include the expensive ticket u paid already you must pay 30 Tl again for any other pics with no quality
All i am trying to say just buy normal ticket and enjoy the museum so much and take pictures with all statues some of them are scary because you feel they are alive but some like Tom cruise is not real
The museum is on the right from Taksim square go and enjoy with normal ticket
Written April 22, 2018
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