Maiden's Tower Istanbul: Flexible Entry Ticket + Audio Guide App

About this tour

The Maiden's Tower sits on its own tiny island in the middle of the Bosphorus, a short ferry ride from Uskudar on Istanbul's Asian side. Your flexible entry ticket lets you go up the tower for 360-degree views of the city skyline, its bridges, domes, and minarets, and walk through museum displays covering the tower's long history. An audio guide comes through the app, and there's a small cafe inside if you want to sit with a drink over the water.

Highlights

• Go up the tower for 360-degree views of Istanbul, the Bosphorus, and the old-city skyline
• Walk through museum displays on the tower's history, legends, and life on the water
• Take a break at the cafe with a drink or snack and sea views all around
• Photograph domes, bridges, and minarets from angles you can't get anywhere else
• Stand where Europe meets Asia, on one of the city's most unusual spots
• Time your visit for sunset, when the light turns gold and the city starts to sparkle

Included / Excluded

Visiting the Maiden's Tower: Hours and Getting There

The Maiden's Tower is open every day, from 09:00 to 19:00, with the same hours all week, so you can plan around whatever else you're doing that day. Most people spend about one to two hours here, enough time to go up the tower, take in the views, and look through the museum displays before heading back.

The tower stands on a small island offshore, so the only way to reach it is by boat. Ferries run regularly from the Uskudar pier on the Asian side of Istanbul, and the crossing is short. Since the ride depends on the water, keep an eye on the weather, as rough conditions can hold up the boats.

Available Days / Times

• Monday : All day
• Tuesday : All day
• Wednesday : All day
• Thursday : All day
• Friday : All day
• Saturday : All day
• Sunday : All day