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    Galata Tower

    7,844 Reviews
    #63 of 1,194 things to do in Istanbul
    Sights & Landmarks, Observation Decks & Towers, Historic Sites
    Buyuk Hendek Cad., Istanbul, Turkey
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    Built in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.
    Suggested duration: < 1 hour
    As featured in 3 Days in Istanbul
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    Buyuk Hendek Cad., Istanbul, Turkey
    Beyoglu
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Must Visit

    You will really get a good cardiovascular exercise climbing to reach Galata Tower. There are excellent restaurants and cafes around Galata Tower.

    Thank Amir S
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Best view of istanbul

    One should have a look at this great city from this historical tower! Even if there is little space to move freely at the terrace, it really does worth to wait in the queque and go up! By the way, you don’t have to wait...More

    Thank betul1
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Galata tower

    This is a nice place for young children and adults and once needs to visit if ur in istanbul this tower has a old history associated with it. My daughter loved it and what a beautiful view we saw...small cheap shops all around it for...More

    Thank Ahmed M
    Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile
    The best city view

    This is a great place to take your perfect photo of the city. We waited in line for an hour to get to the top, so I would advise coming early in the morning. The place has an elevator so we were able to go...More

    Thank drakulicana
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Lovely view!

    What more can be said other than lovely view! It was the first “sight” of our weekend sightseeing in Istanbul. In August there was a modest queue which moved quickly. Elevator to the top. Bit busy on the balcony around the top, but with such...More

    Thank sj99ad
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Wait is worth for the great views

    This is a mandatory stop at Istanbul for anyone who enjoy city views. And they have a lift which is great!

    Thank Sérgio M
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Great landmark

    We stayed very close to this tower so it was great as a target to walk to. Looks beautiful lit up at night and is at the end of the long promenade the locals do thro the district in the evenings when it is cooler....More

    Thank ewanb99
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    A great attraction

    Well worth a visit, we enjoyed the amazing views of the city and reading about the history of the Tower. Interesting streets around to browse the shops/cafes too.

    Thank NewburyMike
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Monumental

    I stayed in the hotel not far from Galata Tower. So I went by Galata every day. And every day I admired this amazing historical tower. It is so monumental! There are a lot of cafes and restaurants around the tower. Most of all I...More

    Thank Ольга Р
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Great view

    You can enjoy amazing view on all Istanbul. View point is small and there is much people at most of the time but it worse it. There is a restaurant on top, you can have lunch or tea. Lift will take you up, only 2...More

    Thank Lidia B
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    Arooj A
    July 11, 2018|
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    Response from exploredaunexplored | Reviewed this property |
    When you purchase the tickets for the tower they will ask you if you want to take a combo ticket for the 3D show as well..
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    Response from Behzadvaziri | Reviewed this property |
    Hi You cannot walk on the bridge! its closed for pedestrians. you can go to Besiktas or Ortakoy to get close to the bridge. It is sooo big so try to look at it from a bit far! I would recommend boat tours from Eminonu which... More
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