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Combo (Save 14%): 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.

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Durame

Oct 2025

Verified booking

On-time departure 90-minute cruise respected Kindness of staff who let us pass without any problem, even though I had an internet connection problem and couldn't provide the e-tickets. Possibility of getting off on the Galata side on the way back, which enabled us to visit the fish market and eat there. The only downside was that I had paid for 3 audio guides, but I didn't get any, which was a shame.

Paolo

Sep 2025

Verified 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 2025

Verified 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.

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
Antonio
Jan 2026
Verified booking
the views of the Bosphorus were very beatiful. the audio guide was not individual and I have paid an extra fee for it. the quality of the sound of the audio speakers was VERY POOR. one could not understand anything.
David
Jan 2026
Verified booking
It was nice to see the whole city without having to walk around. Even during inclement weather, the shop provided a sheltered option for viewing the city.
Eugen-adi
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Why are the online tickets way more expensive than the ones you can buy at the terminal?
George
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Almost two hours of unforgetable moments with a very profesional crew on Bosphorus.
Antonio
Jan 2026
Verified booking
We loved the whole trip, amaizing views.

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.