Galata Tower
Istanbul, Turkey

Galata Tower

Type: tower / viewpoint

A Genoese tower dating from 1348, the 67-meter-tall structure dominates the skyline of the Galata district. From the platform at the top, visitors enjoy a panoramic 360° view of Istanbul, the Golden Horn, and the Bosphorus. It is one of the city's most recognizable symbols and an unmissable viewpoint.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~18.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Tickets are recommended to be purchased online in advance as long queues are common. An elevator goes up to the 9th floor, with the remainder reached by stairs. The most beautiful view is at sunset — arrive 30 minutes early. The Museum Pass does not cover entry.

Parking nearby

Kuledibi multistorey car park

Kuledibi multistorey car park

garage/underground 225m to the landmark

Address: Şahkulu, İlk Belediye Caddesi No:8

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +90 212 251 78 44

Atik Otopark

Atik Otopark

Open until 00:30 garage/underground 243m to the landmark

Address: Hacımimi, Dibek Sokak No:19/A

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:30–00:30 Tuesday: 08:30–00:30 Wednesday: 08:30–00:30 Thursday: 08:30–00:30 Friday: 08:30–00:30 Saturday: 08:30–00:30 Sunday: 10:00–00:30

Phone: +90 555 180 45 18

Şişhane Katlı Otopark

Şişhane Katlı Otopark

garage/underground 348m to the landmark

Address: Emekyemez, Yolcuzade İskender Caddesi No:46

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Ispark

Ispark

garage/underground 371m to the landmark

Address: Arap Cami, Dikişçi Sokak No:93

Yeşilada Otopark

Yeşilada Otopark

garage/underground 372m to the landmark

Address: Evliya Çelebi Mahallesi Kıblelizade Sokak, Şişhane Sokak No:6

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Phone: +90 212 293 03 01

Recommended restaurants

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Guney Restaurant

Guney Restaurant

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.50 6442 reviews 64m

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€€ recommended

Address: Şahkulu, Şahkapısı Sokak No:2 D:B

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:00–00:00 Tuesday: 08:00–00:00 Wednesday: 08:00–00:00 Thursday: 08:00–00:00 Friday: 08:00–00:00 Saturday: 08:00–00:00 Sunday: 08:00–00:00
Galata Art Smyrna Restaurant Cafe

Galata Art Smyrna Restaurant Cafe

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.70 3715 reviews 97m

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kafić €€ recommended

Address: Müeyyetzade, Tatar Beyi Sokak No:3

Phone: +90 539 661 52 85

Opening hours:

Monday: 07:00–00:00 Tuesday: 07:00–00:00 Wednesday: 07:00–00:00 Thursday: 07:00–00:00 Friday: 07:00–00:00 Saturday: 07:00–00:00 Sunday: 07:00–00:00
Cafe Privato Restaurant

Cafe Privato Restaurant

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.40 2532 reviews 151m

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€€ recommended

Address: Şahkulu, Tımarcı Sokak No:3b

Phone: +90 212 293 20 55

Opening hours:

Monday: 08:30–23:00 Tuesday: 08:30–23:00 Wednesday: 08:30–23:00 Thursday: 08:30–23:00 Friday: 08:30–23:00 Saturday: 08:30–23:00 Sunday: 09:00–23:00
Mükellef Karakoy

Mükellef Karakoy

Closed (opens at 09:30)
⭐ 4.40 4557 reviews 325m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 14.05.2026

bar €€€ recommended

Address: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa, Maliye Caddesi 8/A

Phone: +90 212 252 86 36

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:30–02:00 Tuesday: 09:30–02:00 Wednesday: 09:30–02:00 Thursday: 09:30–02:00 Friday: 09:30–02:00 Saturday: 09:30–02:00 Sunday: 09:30–02:00
Akın Balık Karaköy

Akın Balık Karaköy

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 3.80 4572 reviews 401m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 14.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Arap Cami, Fermeneciler Caddesi No:40/A

Phone: +90 212 244 97 76

Opening hours:

Monday: 12:00–00:00 Tuesday: 12:00–00:00 Wednesday: 12:00–00:00 Thursday: 12:00–00:00 Friday: 12:00–00:00 Saturday: 12:00–02:00 Sunday: 12:00–02:00