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Soar above the city and sail through history. This budget-friendly combo includes entry to the Galata Tower and a charming Bosphorus cruise.
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Take a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with an audio guide to learn about the city's centuries-old history.
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Sail past landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress seamlessly blending with modern marvels like the Istanbul Sapphire.
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Standing guard over Istanbul, the Galata Tower offers a bird's eye view of the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Marmara Sea.
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Take advantage of the downloadable audio guide to learn of the tower's importance through the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Turkish eras.
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Fun fact: A Roman legend suggests that couples who climb the Galata Tower together, both first-timers, are guaranteed to get married.
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Bosphorus cruise
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90-minute Bosphorus cruise
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Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese
Galata Tower
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Entry to Galata Tower
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Downloadable audio guide
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Express elevator to the lookout platform
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Bosphorus cruise
- Headphones
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from Italy, Spain, United States and over 35 countries have loved this experience
José
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Pleasant walk along the recognized Strait, fabulous views of palaces and historic buildings, alternating with beautiful scenery. The staff very friendly and attentive. From 10, highly recommended.
Maria
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Organisation, clean facility, polite stuffStefan
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Priceless view of the city from the ferry.
Paolo
Sep, 2025Verified booking
Really impressive spectacle has withstood centuries and terrmoti, wonderful view of Istanbul...Italy has made the history of the Mediterranean and monuments scattered everywhere testify to that (in this monument e.g. we have Genoa)...what I wonder is what happened to us, how did we get like this?
Obiora
Aug, 2025Verified booking
The communication regarding how to get to the location was very good. We booked the audio guided tour but did not need it as we met a local during the tour who was kind enough to guide us through all the sights of historical importance. Overall, we enjoyed the tour and it was good value for money.
This budget-friendly deal combines stunning views from the Galata Tower with a refreshing Bosphorus cruise.
Bosphorus cruise
Sail past Istanbul's history on a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise. Your cruise will take you past historical sites like Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower. Don't miss the iconic Bosphorus Bridge, which connects Europe with Asia. Keep an eye out for the Rumeli Fortress on the European side of the strait at its narrowest point. It played a crucial role in the Ottomans' conquest of Istanbul. Tune into the multilingual audio guide for details you won't find in the guidebook.
Galata Tower
Rising like a watchful guardian over the modern heart of Istanbul, the Galata Tower boasts a history as impressive as its views. First built in 1348, it stood as the city's tallest structure for centuries. There's no place like the tower's open-air observation deck for unobstructed panoramas of Istanbul. See iconic landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Suleymaniye Mosque, their grandeur magnified by the sprawling panoramas of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn.
Itinerary
Bosphorus cruise
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Galata Tower
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Dolmabahce Palace
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Ciragan Palace
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Ortaköy Mosque
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Bosphorus Bridge
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Beylerbeyi Palace
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Üsküdar
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Maiden Tower
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Topkapi Palace
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Hagia Sophia
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Seaside Villas
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What to bring
Bosphorus cruise
- Bring a charged smartphone and headphones to access the audio guide.
Galata Tower
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The Galata Tower's open-air deck can get chilly so dress in layers to stay comfortable.
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Comfortable shoes are recommended for climbing the tower.
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Bring a pair of earphones or headphones to enjoy the audio guide.
Accessibility
Galata Tower
- The Galata Tower's observation deck requires climbing over 200 stairs. This may not be suitable for individuals with mobility limitations.
Additional information
Bosphorus cruise
- There is limited internet at the pier so it's recommended to download the app before the tour.
Galata Tower
- Note that there is mostly no internet or very little signal in the museum. Download the audio guide app on your smartphone before your visit.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.
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