Istanbul · Galata and Beyoğlu
Galata Tower
A 14th century Genoese stone tower above Karaköy, with a museum inside and a viewing gallery near the top.
- 1 h
- Adult ticket: not confirmed
- Booking: not needed
- Galata and Beyoğlu
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The Genoese built the tower in the mid 14th century as part of the walls of their Galata colony. It rises above the neighbourhood and is one of the landmarks of the skyline. Inside is a small museum, and the top gallery looks over the Golden Horn, the old city and the Bosphorus.
What to look for
- The view from the top gallery
- The Sultanahmet skyline across the Golden Horn
- The narrow streets of Galata at the foot
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 6:14 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 6:14 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 6:14 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 6:14 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 6:14 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 6:14 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 6:14 pm |
Open 08:30 to 18:30 every day, and the ticket office closes at 18:14. Hours can change with the season.
Source: Galata Tower Museum (muze.gov.tr), checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket: not confirmed. The official museum page does not state the price for foreign visitors, so check at the ticket office.
Getting there
Take the M2 metro to Şişhane and walk downhill for about ten minutes.
Tip
Go at opening, or about an hour before sunset. Both give better light and shorter waits than midday.