Built by the Genoese in the mid-14th century the tower is claimed to be substantially original. It certainly has a bit of a Romanesque feel to it. It's an easy walk up to the tower and then an elevat…Full review by AllanJGJ
Mar 2, 2025
I come to Istanbul often. Admire the Galata Tower from afar along the Galata Bridge and then walk up to the tower. Wear flat shoes as a lot of the walk is uphill on cobbled uneven flooring. Steep …Full review by Liveandsee23
Feb 24, 2025
Galata Tower – Beautiful to See, Even Better to Wander Around! We skipped going up but absolutely loved walking around Galata Tower! The vibe of the area is amazing—cobbled streets, charming cafes, …Full review by Bhavnadarirac
Hi, is Galata Tower covered by the Turkey Museum Pass? If yes, can I skip the line to the top of the tower, or can I only skip the line to buy the ticket? Thank you!
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I did not have a pass so not 100% sure , but my understanding is that you will not have to join the queue to buy a ticket, as the pass gives you free entry but you will have to just join the …
I did not have a pass so not 100% sure , but my understanding is that you will not have to join the queue to buy a ticket, as the pass gives you free entry but you will have to just join the queue to enter ghe tower. This queue is massive by mid day so get there as early in the morning as possible.
Hi, I can see that you can buy e-tickets for this. But it doesn’t let you book for a specific date/time. So how long is the e-ticket valid for?
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From my experience I would say that you don’t need to get the ticket for Galata tower in advance since it’s available there and very low price , but if you already got the tickets from …
From my experience I would say that you don’t need to get the ticket for Galata tower in advance since it’s available there and very low price , but if you already got the tickets from online then maybe there’s no time for expiration.