Galata Tower Tickets

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.

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.

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.

Glide along Istanbul’s gems, including Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour with 11 stops and buses every 30 minutes (Red Line service only; Blue Line access not included).

Enjoy the best skyline views from the top deck while an 8-language audio guide fills your ears with tales of Istanbul’s rich history at every unique stop.

Visit the ancient Galata Tower, after hopping off a convenient bus, and see the tower's evolution from a lookout post to a brilliant museum.

Enjoy rotating exhibitions after taking the elevator to the tower's top and marvel at the skyline against the backdrop of the Bosphorus Strait.

Fun fact: During the reign of Ottoman Sultan Süleyiman the Magnificent, the Galata Tower served as a high-security prison for important figures.

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.

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.

Save money by booking the ultimate Istanbul combo that pairs the imperial Topkapi Palace with the panoramic views from Galata Tower at a discounted price.

Save hours of valuable time by using skip-the-line tickets at both Topkapi Palace and at Galata Tower, maximising your sightseeing efficiency.

Deepen your visit with multilingual audio guides included for both the vast Topkapi Palace and the historical exhibits at Galata Tower.

Step inside the UNESCO-listed Topkapi Palace, the imperial home of Ottoman Sultans for 400 years, to see opulent courtyards and priceless porcelain collections.

Enjoy flexible entry to Galata Tower. Ascend by elevator, and take in 360° panoramic views of the Bosphorus Strait.