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Ayvalik in 1 day

If you only have 1 day to spend in Ayvalik, we’ve narrowed down the top places you should check out to get the best experience of your time here.
With favorites like Ayvalık Cumhuriyet Lokantası, Rahmi M. Koç Museum, and Paragon shopping Mall, we’ll make sure you don’t miss out on all the must sees. We even included some of our favorite food spots around the area, like Ayvalık Cumhuriyet Lokantası so you can get the best taste of Ayvalik while you’re here. To see our full list of food recommendations, check out our best restaurants post. If you're traveling on a budget, you can check out our cheap eats post.
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Day 1

1-day itinerary
With only 1 day to squeeze in as much activities as you can, we strategically grouped the must-sees, Rahmi M. Koç Museum and Paragon shopping Mall with surrounding point of interests to make sure you don’t leave Ayvalik without getting the most bang for your time. Combining the average time spent at each location and traveling time in between, it should fill up about 7 hours of your day.
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Rahmi M. Koç Museum

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4.5
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Technology museum
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Museum on transportation, industry & communications with a car collection & some hands-on exhibits.
This museum was a real surprise for us we honestly didn’t expect to find something of this caliber in Turkey. At first, we thought it would just be a collection of classic cars, but it turned out to be so much more. It’s really an engineering and technology museum, with clear explanations of how cars, machines, and even everyday household items work. The variety is incredible from vintage vehicles to trains, submarines, aircraft, and more. You can even step inside some of the trains, buses, and exhibits, which makes the experience so interactive and engaging. It’s suitable for all ages: -Kids love it because they get to see and explore so many things up close. -Adults enjoy it just as much, with fascinating displays that spark genuine interest. The whole project feels like an amazing and generous contribution from Mr. Rahmi Koç everything is top quality, thoughtfully curated, and well maintained. Truly an outstanding museum, both fun and educational, and absolutely deserving of five stars.
Mohammed K — Google review
Fascinating museum with tonnes of history. Each piece has its own story. I believe the museum has been going for over 30 years now. Huge variety and everything is in such good condition for its age. Amazing to see a WW2 bomber wreck that landed in the Turkey sea.
David L — Google review
I paid just over £9 for entry with student discount from UK and it was definitely worth it. Saw some cars I’ve never seen before, lots of cool steam engines, ICE engines, boats, planes, trains, trams, appliances, machines, models etc. You could easily spend half a day there it’s a huge place with so much to see
Fab C — Google review
I visited the Rahmi Koç Museum yesterday and was truly amazed by the experience. The museum offers a fascinating journey through the history of transportation, industry, and technology, with an impressive collection of vintage cars, trains, and nteractive exhibits. Every corner is thoughtfully curated, and there's something engaging for visitors of all ages. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and highly recommend it to anyone in Istanbul—especially families and history enthusiasts. A must-see!
Abdullah H — Google review
Went here in a whim and was absolutely blown away, this place is far cooler than any technology museum I’ve been to in Europe and US. The collection is not necessarily comprehensive, e.g. any sort of modern tech is almost no represented, but it doesn’t matter because the objects in the exposition are so special and fascinating, there’s whole hangars dedicated to just pre-1930s cars, just classic Italian motorboats, Bosporus row boats, etc etc. A whole passenger ferry houses the toys collection. There are sizeable antique airplanes you can walk into (or through, in the case of one WWII wreck lifted from the bottom of the sea). An amphibious car. Whole gigantic engines from steam ships. Working (like actually physically running) models of workshops. All in a beautiful historical docks setting. In short, this is the best day out for anyone interested in tech, design or history. My tip would be to get there early, I didn’t feel like I had nearly enough time to see even half of it properly in the 2 hours I had before it closed for the day
K S — Google review
Türkiye is very lucky to have a such museum. Really good museum about Turkiye's Industrial history (not also Turkiye's). Very informative, very interesting. Must see place. Also workers are handsome. For example, the ticket seller was very helpful at the entrance. Security personnel were kind full. Thank to all
Rashad M — Google review
A very interesting museum, I highly recommend to visit it. It’s a huge space with multiple floors and plenty of exhibits. The entrance fee is affordable, but the experience is priceless. It’s perfect for anyone interested in technology, its development, and engineering design.
Lenutsa — Google review
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Istanbul offers a fascinating collection of vintage cars, unique vehicles, and many other exhibits to explore. It’s a rich and engaging experience, perfect for visitors of all ages. Highly recommended for the whole family.
Square D — Google review
Piri Paşa, Rahmi M. Koç Caddesi No: 3, 34445 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye•http://www.rmk-museum.org.tr/istanbul/•+90 212 369 66 00•Tips and more reviews for Rahmi M. Koç Museum
3 hr 43 min · 251 mi
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Paragon shopping Mall

3.2
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2.6
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Shopping mall
Shopping
Toys&Us is a remarkable shopping mall considering its compact size. The establishment offers an impressive variety of merchandise, making it a noteworthy destination for shoppers. Despite its limited physical space, the mall manages to accommodate an extensive range of products, catering to various interests and preferences. This compact yet diverse collection results in an enriching shopping experience for visitors seeking toys and other related items. Overall, Toys&Us proves that greatness can be achieved irrespective of size when it comes to providing a satisfying shopping experience.
File market 🥰
Pınar A — Google review
Out of the wax not big enough. No original sound track to foreign movies.
Neil M — Google review
Unfortunately it is not like a shopping mall, few shopping place
Moratt — Google review
It's a great mall for how little it is!
Brent — Google review
Closed or bankrupt companies.. Just a coffee shop provides service..
Eras E — Google review
Small but helps on emergency :)
Erkan E — Google review
Will be better in time.
İsmail U — Google review
Perfect
Ramazan A — Google review
Ali Çetinkaya, Atatürk Cad No:427, 10400 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Türkiye•http://www.paragonavm.com/•+90 266 312 14 01•Tips and more reviews for Paragon shopping Mall
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Where to eat

Even the most seasoned adventurers need a break to chow down some food. Close to Paragon shopping Mall, these restaurants are about a 7-minute walk away.

Ayvalık Cumhuriyet Lokantası

4.1
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Turkish restaurant
If you find yourself wandering the charming streets of Ayvalık, make sure to stop by Ayvalık Cumhuriyet Lokantası. This delightful eatery is a haven for those craving authentic homemade Turkish cuisine. With dishes like İzmir meatballs, beans, and lentil soup on the menu, every bite promises to be delicious—even for the pickiest of eaters! The restaurant prides itself on its cleanliness and friendly service, making it an inviting spot for families and solo travelers alike.
The best address in Ayvalık for those who want to taste traditional homemade Turkish food. The service is fast, the prices are affordable, and the employees are friendly and helpful. It has become one of the places we go frequently during our time in Ayvalık.
Heval K — Google review
Very good food.Reasonable price.Friendly people
Jack S — Google review
Great food and service.
Spyros — Google review
Best local food in the area. Very clean and sensitive to its guest's needs.
Mehmet ( — Google review
One of the best of the best restaurant in whole ayvalik town. Clean, nice, friendly people. Never hesitate to go back. Very good for families.
Mehmet S — Google review
An amazing experience, fresh, inexpensive & delicious. A must try when visiting Ayvalik!
Arni A — Google review
Super yemek! Super food and personel!!! Congrats
Serban C — Google review
150 Evler, 29 Mayıs Cd. 2. Sk. No:6/1, 10400 Ayvalık/Balıkesir, Türkiye•https://www.ayvalikcumhuriyetlokantasi.com/•+90 266 331 62 80•Tips and more reviews for Ayvalık Cumhuriyet Lokantası
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