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Combo (Save 5%): Galata Tower Tickets + Bosphorus Cruise Tickets with Audio Guide

Aerial view of Galata Tower with visitors on the observation deck, Istanbul.

Tourist taking photo from Galata Tower overlooking Istanbul rooftops and Bosphorus.

Tour boat on the Bosphorus with Kuleli Military High School in the background, Istanbul.

Couple enjoying a Bosphorus cruise with Rumeli Fortress in view, Istanbul.

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Soar above the city and sail through history. This budget-friendly combo includes entry to the Galata Tower and a charming Bosphorus cruise.

4.0/5

(271)

Roberto O

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

The Bosphorus tour is a wonderful activity. It is well organized and shows you some of Istanbul's most beautiful sights, while the Whirling Dervishes show you a lot about their culture and history. I highly recommend it, and if you buy tickets for both activities, the price is very reasonable.

Ana C

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

It was a pleasant and comfortable cruise during which we were able to enjoy the sights along the Bosphorus on both the European and Asian sides. You can choose to go up on deck or stay below deck—which is what we did because of the cold weather. The price is reasonable.

Bellamy F

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

We left on time, the staff were friendly, and the boat tour was the perfect length. What's more, the office is small, which makes it more welcoming.

Imran T

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

That's the best cruise ever. It covers 25 historical places and amazing experience. Everyone who visits Turkey must try this amazing cruise 🛳

Csaba S

Couple

Verified booking

Dec 2025

The Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Audio Guide was great. We had beautiful weather and the sights were amazing. The audio guide was good as well. Price is reasonable.

Maria R

Group

Verified booking

Dec 2025

The ease of access, everything very smooth and we loved the visit, spectacular. There were a lot of people but we had no queues, it was fast.

Take a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with an audio guide to learn about the city's centuries-old history.

Sail past landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress seamlessly blending with modern marvels like the Istanbul Sapphire.

Standing guard over Istanbul, the Galata Tower offers a bird's eye view of the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Marmara Sea.

Take advantage of the downloadable audio guide to learn of the tower's importance through the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Turkish eras.

Fun fact: A Roman legend suggests that couples who climb the Galata Tower together, both first-timers, are guaranteed to get married.

Bosphorus cruise

90-minute Bosphorus cruise

Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese

Galata Tower

Entry to Galata Tower

Downloadable audio guide

Express elevator to the lookout platform

Bosphorus cruise

Headphones

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Marta B
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
The staff at the entrance were terrible; the boat wasn't at all comfortable for viewing, especially if the side seats were already taken; and the audio guide was completely useless.
Imran T
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
That's the best cruise ever. It covers 25 historical places and amazing experience. Everyone who visits Turkey must try this amazing cruise 🛳
Roberto O
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
The Bosphorus tour is a wonderful activity. It is well organized and shows you some of Istanbul's most beautiful sights, while the Whirling Dervishes show you a lot about their culture and history. I highly recommend it, and if you buy tickets for both activities, the price is very reasonable.
Ana C
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It was a pleasant and comfortable cruise during which we were able to enjoy the sights along the Bosphorus on both the European and Asian sides. You can choose to go up on deck or stay below deck—which is what we did because of the cold weather. The price is reasonable.
Bellamy F
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
We left on time, the staff were friendly, and the boat tour was the perfect length. What's more, the office is small, which makes it more welcoming.

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

Galata Tower

Dolmabahce Palace

Ciragan Palace

Ortaköy Mosque

Bosphorus Bridge

Beylerbeyi Palace

Üsküdar

Maiden Tower

Topkapi Palace

Hagia Sophia

Seaside Villas

Basilica Cistern

Monday	9:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 6:30pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 6:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 6:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 6:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 6:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 6:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 6:30pm

Hagia Sophia

Monday	9:00am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:30pm

Galata Tower

Monday	8:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday	8:30am - 11:00pm
Friday	8:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday	8:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday	8:30am - 11:00pm

What to bring

Bosphorus cruise

Bring a charged smartphone and headphones to access the audio guide.

Galata Tower

The Galata Tower's open-air deck can get chilly so dress in layers to stay comfortable.

Comfortable shoes are recommended for climbing the tower.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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.