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Galata Tower Hosted Entry Ticket | 1 hour | 4.2 (5) | $42 | |
Topkapı Palace and Harem Hosted Entry Ticket Audio Guide | 1–3 hours | — | $97 | View |
Galata Tower Admission Ticket With Mobile Audio Guide | 1–2 hours | — | $50 | View |
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Discover one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with this hassle-free Galata Tower experience, where you will step into a monument dating back to the 14th century, enjoy breathtaking views of the city, uncover the fascinating history that has made the tower a symbol of Istanbul. Meet your host at the historic Bereketzade Fountain, located right next to Galata Tower. Your host will give you a short introduction to the tower’s history and importance, then escort you to the entrance. Once inside, you can explore the tower at your own pace. Please note that security checks are mandatory for all visitors. Waiting times may take around 20-40 minutes, depending on the season and current capacity regulations. An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, Croatian.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 5.
Meet your host by the historic Bereketzade Fountain, right next to Galata Tower. Your host will be holding a white flag and will share a short introduction about the tower’s history and importance before guiding you to the entrance. Then, head inside and explore at your own pace. Enjoy the amazing views and experience this iconic spot without waiting in line. Please note that this is not a guided tour. Your host will accompany you to the entrance and provide the introduction, but you will visit the tower on your own. Please note that security checks are mandatory for all visitors. Waiting times may take around 20-40 minutes, depending on the season and current capacity regulations.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Galata Tower Hosted Entry Ticket lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $42 per person for this Istanbul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN, EN, EN.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Istanbul Tourist Pass®.
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