Galata Tower Skip the Line Tickets with Old Town Guided Tour Combo
+8
About this tour
This combo pairs skip-the-line entry to Istanbul's Galata Tower with a guided walk through the historic Old Town. Ride the elevator most of the way up the 14th-century stone tower for 360-degree views over the city, the Golden Horn, and the Bosphorus, and use the downloadable audio guide in ten languages. On the walking portion you'll get an hour inside the Blue Mosque, a guided look around Sultanahmet Square, and a stop at the ancient Obelisk of Theodosius.
Highlights
- 360-degree views over Istanbul, the Golden Horn, and the Bosphorus
- A stone tower that has anchored Istanbul's skyline since the 14th century
- One of Istanbul's most photographed landmarks
- Museum exhibits inside, including the legend of Hezarfen Ahmed Celebi's flight from the tower
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to Galata Tower
- Elevator ride to the top
- Downloadable audio guide in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Romanian, Russian, and Chinese
- Timed hosted entry to the tower
- Short guided intro to Galata Tower
- Skip-the-line entry to Galata Tower
- 60-minute guided tour of the Blue Mosque, entry included
- Guided tour of Sultanahmet Square
- Stop at the Obelisk of Theodosius
Galata Tower Opening Hours and How the Visit Works
Galata Tower runs two separate visiting sessions each day, so you can plan your skip-the-line entry around your schedule. Daytime admission is 08:30 to 18:14, with the last tickets sold at 17:45.
In the evening the tower reopens for its Night Museum session from 19:00 to 23:00, with the final ticket sold at 22:00. Most visitors spend around 45 minutes to an hour at the tower, so leave a little buffer before the last ticket time for whichever session you choose.
Available Days / Times
- Monday : 09:45, 10:45, 14:00
- Tuesday : 10:45
- Wednesday : 09:45, 10:45, 14:00
- Thursday : 09:45, 10:45, 14:00
- Friday : 14:00
- Saturday : 09:45, 10:45, 14:00
- Sunday : 09:45, 10:45, 14:00
Important Information
- The tower gets busy in high season; book ahead and go in the morning if you can
- An elevator covers most of the climb, but the last few flights are a narrow spiral staircase that may not suit those with mobility issues
- Photography is allowed inside; flash may be restricted in some areas to protect the exhibits
- A cafe and souvenir shop are on site
- The observation deck is open-air and can be windy, especially in cooler months; bring a light jacket
- Pairs well with a walk over Galata Bridge, coffee in Karakoy, or a stroll down Istiklal Avenue; guided walking tours of the Galata area cover the nearby sights
- Follow staff instructions at all times
- Do not lean out of windows or climb on any structures
- Do not touch or damage the exhibits
- No smoking inside the tower