Galata Tower is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Turkey. It is recommended to visit it during tourism tours in Istanbul because of its distinct location and views of the city and its rich coastline, in addition to its ancient history dating back to the era of Romen civilization, where it was established for the first time during the fifth century.
The tower was rebuilt again during the Ottoman period, particularly in the middle of the 14th century and then the beginning of the 15th century, after a major fire, and was used as a prison and astronomical observatory for several centuries before it turned into a tourist attraction.
The Galata Tower is 9 stories high, approximately 67 meters above the ground and 35 meters above sea level, and includes an elevator to transport visitors to its upper floors, which will be independent after the second floor.
To know the most important activities that the Galata Istanbul Tower provides to its visitors, and the best Istanbul hotels near it, you can follow the article.
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The most important activities that can be taken when visiting the Galata Istanbul Tower
Watch the exterior design of the majestic Galata Istanbul Tower building, while capturing the most amazing personal and panoramic photos on its background.
• You can also listen to the accounts of a local guide available on the site about the history of the ancient Galata Tower while touring the Galata Tower from the inside.
• When climbing the upper floors of the Galata Istanbul Tower, you can enjoy charming panoramic views of the Bosphorus coast and nearby and important Istanbul landmarks through its magnificent circular balcony.
• You can enjoy a delicious local meal or a varied series as well as the most delicious international dishes provided by the Galata Tower Restaurant in Istanbul on the seventh floor.
• You can then enjoy a famous cup of authentic Turkish tea or coffee, or even a refreshing cold drink in the café located on the eighth floor of Galata Tower in Istanbul.
• And the new, Galata Tower provides a great opportunity to visit the most important tourist places in Istanbul without moving from your place through the 4D screens that display the most famous of these landmarks and the most important information about them.
• After you have finished visiting the Galata Istanbul Tower, you can take a tour of the nearby markets, where dozens of shops are available to sell souvenirs, handicrafts, cheap clothes and delicious Turkish sweets.
• Finally, if the Galata Tower documentary offers are not sufficient to satisfy you of the famous tourist attractions in Istanbul, you can visit the closest ones to the tower such as Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, Galata Bridge, Basilica Tank, Topkapi Palace, as well as enjoy a cruise or picnic and a quiet session on the banks of the Bosphorus from an area Karakoy Istanbul, all of them are not more than half an hour by car from Galata Tower.
Hours of visiting Galata Tower in Istanbul
Everyday from 9:00 am until 8:30 pm.
Fee to visit Galata Tower
35 Turkish Liras may increase or decrease depending on the category of visitor, is he a student, a tourist, or a resident of Turkey?
To find out more details about price updates, visit the official website of the Galat Istanbul Tower from Here
Istanbul hotels near Galata Tower
Sofitel Istanbul is one of the best Istanbul hotels 270 meters from Galata Tower.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
Arab visitors rated the Sofitel Istanbul Hotel great evaluation due to its excellent location, sophisticated staff, facilities, cleanliness, Wi-Fi quality, value for money, comfort and quiet.
Blue Istanbul Hotel is one of the best Taksim hotels, 450 meters from Galata Tower.
Summary of Arab visitor ratings
The hotel is rated well for the location, comfort, cleanliness, facilities, staff, value for money and Wi-Fi.
Some guests complained about the cleanliness and the small size of the rooms.
Galata Tower site
The Galata Tower can be reached from Taksim by riding the M2 metro from Taksim Station, getting off at Sishana station, then walking 400 meters to the tower.
