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Galata Tower

(Galata Kulesi)

Historic and Protected Site and Scenic Lookout

Bereketzade, Beyoğlu

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Galata Tower

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Ranked #2 for scenic views in Istanbul
"Amazing time spent here!! complete 360 views of istanbul!!"(19 Tips)
"Great for a panoramic view of the Old City!"(12 Tips)
"outer balcony"(9 Tips)
"Wonderful panorama city view."(3 Tips)

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Ali QAugust 8, 2018
Get in here early to make sure you manage to get in before the sunset.
Warrior QueenMay 31, 2019
Brilliant place too view istanbul from above 👌🏻
Nikos BFebruary 27, 2019
Expect to wait about an hour before entering on weekends.
RamiMay 23, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Real heritage and great history place crowded of cool and foreign people.
Arthur CarlDecember 13, 2011
Galata Kulesi (Turkish) called Christea Turris (Latin= Tower of Christ), built in 1348 by the 4th Crusade marked Istanbul as a colony of Genoa invaders.
Desert BreezeJune 3, 2016
Amazing place for viewing Istanbul from the above
Cornelia SMay 6, 2013
360 degree view, but prepare for queueing for tickets for elevator and access to balcony and being rushed around.
RakanAugust 10, 2017
A must see in istanbul, small coffee shops all around, typecal turkish 😉
Haleh MoradiJuly 19, 2019
Worth waiting the line and it’s quite fast.
Mutlu DeveciMarch 31, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Hello everybody, I am a professional tour guide. If you need any local guide, please don't hesitate to contact with me. www.turkey-tourguide.com
Murad RAugust 21, 2015
A great place and great scene. You will see all Istanbul from here.
NourFebruary 1, 2015
Beautiful view in the afternoon
Serene YeeOctober 28, 2015
Always a queue of people to get in and up.
Areej AbdullahJuly 18, 2017
Wonderful place with nice coffee and shops
LinusDecember 30, 2019
Very good view but I had to stand in line pretty long.
KatrinAugust 31, 2012
Grab a beer in a nearby supermarket and join the crowd who populates the area in the evenings
Alex M.April 20, 2017
Astonishing views of the whole city.
Sultan AlkusayerJanuary 11, 2014
Great food, great view, great service :)
Omer ZachMarch 17, 2016
Don't fall off while posing with your selfie stick!
Sevilay BiciciJuly 15, 2019
Amazing place. Love it👍🏾
Joud OmarOctober 11, 2013
The Lower Floors Have Shops! Check Them Out And Be Careful The Dogs Are Everywhere
АманиMay 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
you can see all Iistanbul from the top
Tony XerriFebruary 25, 2023
The two separate lines are a hassle but view is stellar.
Müfit MetinMay 26, 2019
Good ambiance. But gipsy children and beggars are problem in the place.
Mihhail RoJune 14, 2015
Although the queue is not long, you may spend an hour standing in it. And you can use stairs to come down.
Moozhan AyatollahiJuly 25, 2017
Been here 25+ times
Ry not to miss sunset 🌅 from this tower👌🏻👌🏻
iamshyeeeJanuary 3, 2016
Be there early or else you will be in line for almost an hour.
Sheri SpJanuary 29, 2015
it's my faVorite place no matter what! in the eveNing the best daTing place! 😉 enjoy the view!
Sohaib.bhriMarch 28, 2014
Nice view, the queue is not that long but the price is a bit high though 19 tl for entrance .. :)
Taras KnyshMay 2, 2016
Wonderful panorama city view.
goli bndApril 20, 2017
One of the best historical places in Istanbul
Abeer SJanuary 1, 2019
One of the best area to walk in Istanbul
Maryam AAugust 1, 2015
Great view of the Bosphorus and the city.
Dogukan BerkJune 4, 2012
Bring a bottle of beer and enjoy conversation with your budies during a junky's low guitar sound.
Mei LeongMay 1, 2011
For TL5, you can get a drink and superb views from the restaurant, without squeezing pass the tourists on the cramped top level.
RanimAugust 24, 2017
A must see in Istanbul
Merke LuukJanuary 28, 2019
Very good view on the city!
MilošAugust 12, 2019
It's quite expensive for something where you'll spend about 15 minutes. Very crowded and a line to get in
Mark J.February 20, 2015
Beautiful tower with some of the best views of the city.
🧟‍♀️August 5, 2015
Amazing view 👌🏽.. But the place was really crowded 🚶🏽
Pedro de FreitasNovember 17, 2019
Tourist trap / give it a miss if you’re short of time otherwise prepare to wait for at least 1 hour in the queue to fight for a space upstairs to take a decent pic.
Anas YasFebruary 17, 2016
A very good place to see Istanbul from the top.
Dana KozhevnikovaMay 5, 2016
Beautiful views, must-visit in Istanbul.
SarahSeptember 4, 2022
Such a nice place 💖💖💖 but it was crowded 🥹
MohammedNovember 28, 2018
Nice place to visit normal ticket 35
Natalia UMarch 8, 2016
Fun, hookah, wine)
OyeDecember 6, 2015
Best time to come is 09ish!
AmaleezMay 1, 2017
Here again 😌...
Tolga DurduSeptember 12, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Great view of old city!
mohamad agahFebruary 20, 2020
Nice view, don't miss this place.

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