Experience the best of the Galata Tower

Experience two perspectives of Istanbul with this value-packed combo ticket. Enjoy views from Galata Tower and on a Bosphorus dinner cruise.

Enjoy picture-perfect views of Istanbul’s landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower from both sky and sea.

Step into the Galata Tower, soaring above Istanbul and ride the express elevator to the observation deck for 360° views of the city, enriched by audio commentary.

Unwind on a 3-hour Bosphorus dinner cruise featuring a 4-course Turkish meal served at your private table with live cultural performances, including traditional folk dances.

Skip the lines and explore Hagia Sophia, a symbol of both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, that has weathered centuries of conquest.

Your audio guide will describe the fascinating story of the monument’s transformations through the Christian mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.

Soar 167 feet above Istanbul atop the Galata Tower with an engaging audio guide that narrates the tower's fascinating history.

From the tower’s observation deck, identify the distinct silhouettes of Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Suleymaniye Mosque.

Fun fact: Legend says that if you place your finger in a hole in the Weeping Column at the Hagia Sophia and it becomes wet, your wish will come true.

Save time and money with this convenient combo ticket that includes skip-the-line entry to both the Galata Tower and the Basilica Cistern.

Ride the express elevator up the Galata Tower, once a medieval watchtower, and soak in 360° views of Istanbul’s skyline, including the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

Your visit to the Tower is flexible, allowing you to explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide to uncover stories behind the landmark.

Skip the lines at the Basilica Cistern and step into an underground wonder, often dubbed Istanbul’s “Sunken Palace,” with a capacity of 80,000 cubic meters of water!

Wander past hauntingly beautiful columns like the Hen’s Eye and the Medusa Heads, famously featured in Hollywood films, as your audio guide reveals the cistern’s secrets.

Experience Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks in one experience on a guided tour of the Old Town, plus skip-the-line access to the Galata Tower.

Step inside the Blue Mosque on a 60-min guided tour, where thousands of hand-painted İznik tiles shimmer, and view its minarets and domes as you explore its interior.

Stroll through the Sultanahmet Square, once the centre of Constantinople, as your expert guide weaves tales of Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans.

See the Obelisk of Theodosius up close in Sultanahmet Square, transported from Egypt by Roman Emperor Theodosius I, a symbol of Istanbul’s multicultural past.

Ride the elevator up the Galata Tower and take in 360° views of Istanbul's skyline. Gaze out over the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, with insights from your audioguide.

Discover Istanbul’s cultural crossroads on a guided walking tour through Galata, Taksim, Istiklal Street, and the vibrant Karaköy neighbourhood.

Explore with a local expert as you journey through some of Istanbul's districts, learning about the city's rich blend of European and Ottoman influences along the way.

Admire Galata Tower, one of Istanbul’s oldest landmarks, and stroll through the ancient Genoese district, once home to 14th-century merchant communities.

Walk down İstiklal Avenue, the lively, pedestrian-only boulevard at the heart of Istanbul’s modern culture, before crossing the Galata Bridge.

Visit the Genoese New Mosque, a hidden gem known for its Ottoman design, detailed tilework, and Arabic calligraphy, then wander through Karaköy’s maze of side streets.

Fit more into 2, 3, or 5 consecutive calendar days with a digital pass covering 120+ Istanbul attractions, tours, cruises, and experiences.

See Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahçe Palace, Blue Mosque, and Maiden’s Tower with eligible pass access.

Combine museum visits and guided walks with Bosphorus sightseeing or dinner cruises, workshops, island trips, live shows, and family activities.

Plan reservations, view pass details, and access QR-code tickets in the Istanbul Tourist Pass app, then show your phone at participating venues.

Save up to 38% compared with regular individual ticket prices, while enjoying a 1 year validity from the date of purchase.

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.