Galata Tower is one of the most important tourist attractions in Istanbul and one of the best tourism destinations in Turkey in general, the history of the construction of this tower dates back to the Middle Ages and is located north of the Golden Horn, and the tower has a large number of tourists from different parts of the world throughout the year.
Among the most important reasons that made Galata Tower one of the most important tourist attractions in Istanbul is its unique architectural design located at the end of Istiklal Street. During the coming lines, we will learn about the most important activities that you can do there.
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The best things to do in Galata tower
• The most important thing that you can do when you arrive at the Galata Tower is to enjoy taking a comprehensive tour inside it. The tower consists of 9 floors and is equipped with an elevator. The wall reliefs in the tower summarize an important period of the country’s history.
• You can also listen to the tower’s guides so that you can visualize the influence of this important landmark in the history of Turkey, the way it was built and the rulers ’use of it throughout the ages.
• When you reach the top of the tower, you will have a wonderful view of Istanbul with panoramic panoramic views of Taksim and the Bosphorus Strait, and the charming city skyline, which means unforgettable memorial photos.
• The most important characteristic of the tower is the presence of a café above that serves hot and cold drinks, which means enjoying your favorite drink while watching the vibrant life of Istanbul.
• After you have finished visiting the Galata Tower, you can pass through more of Istanbul’s nearby attractions, including the famous Galatasaray Bath.
Visit times
All days of the week from 9:00 AM until 8:30 PM.
Prices of entry cards
35 Turkish Liras may increase or decrease depending on the category of visitor, is he a student, a tourist, or a resident of Turkey?
For more information, you can visit the official website of the Galata Tower from here
Hotels near Galata Tower
Sofitel Istanbul Hotel is one of the best 5-star Istanbul hotels, away from the Galata Tower Istanbul, 270 meters away.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel rated it great for both location, comfort, cleanliness and staff.
Some guests complained about the limited size of some rooms in the hotel.
Blue Istanbul Taksim Hotel is one of the best 4-star Taksim Istanbul hotels. It is 450 meters from the Galata Tower in Turkey.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel rated very good both for the location, the staff, the value for money and the cleanliness.
Some guests complained about the lack of a lift at the hotel.
