Madame Tussauds Istanbul Tour from Istanbul – Wax Museum Visit

Madame Tussauds Istanbul Day Tour: Meet Icons of History and Fame

Spend a light-hearted afternoon on a Madame Tussauds Istanbul tour, a three-hour daily excursion from Istanbul that takes you inside the city branch of one of the best-known wax museums in the world. Entrance fees, coach transport and an English-speaking guide are included, along with a transfer back to your hotel, so the whole outing runs smoothly from start to finish.

Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers in Istanbul

Arriving in Istanbul on a cruise ship? The Madame Tussauds Istanbul Tour is one of the shore excursions we regularly arrange for cruise guests calling at the port of Istanbul. Because it runs as a private tour, we plan the timing around your ship: your guide and driver meet you at the cruise terminal, and the programme is adjusted to your all-aboard time. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Send us your ship name and the date of your call in Istanbul and we will confirm availability.

• Entry to Madame Tussauds Istanbul near Taksim Square
• More than 60 remarkably lifelike wax figures
• Personalities from Ottoman history and the modern Turkish Republic
• International pop stars, film legends and world leaders
• The story of Marie Grosholtz, the founder of Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds traces its roots back more than two centuries to Marie Grosholtz, the wax sculptor who later became known as Madame Tussaud and whose exhibitions grew into a global brand. The Istanbul museum gives that tradition a local flavour: alongside international celebrities you will find figures from Ottoman times as well as leading personalities of the Turkish Republic and the cultural life of modern Turkey. It is an entertaining way to connect faces with the history you hear about elsewhere in the city.

The figures are displayed so that you can step up close, admire the detail of hair, skin and costume, and pose for photographs. The mix of history, music and cinema keeps the visit lively for families, friends and solo travellers alike, whether this is your first time in Istanbul or a return trip.

This Istanbul day trip is well suited to a free afternoon between longer sightseeing days and involves very little effort. The minimum age is 12. Lunch and other meals, personal spending, city tax and tips are not included, so you may want to plan a meal around Taksim before or after this daily tour.