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Galata Tower


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 135 attractions in Istanbul
Traveller Description: Built in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.
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Attraction type: Observation deck/tower, Historic site
Address: Buyuk Hendek Cad. Istanbul
Turkey
Tel: 212 293 8180

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Reviews of Galata Tower

( 1-8 of 8 )
15 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I read all the poor reviews and went anyway. Had a great time. Good food, plenty of drinks, great show, fantastic views of the city and free transfer to and from your hotel. Many locals come here for a special occasion. A bit pricey but with drinks included you could pay more elsewhere. If you want a fun time, go... more

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3 of 5 stars
Jacksonville, North Carolina
25 Apr 2009

Find a good restaurant with a view unless you are determined to see Istanbul from 360 degrees in which case you will like Galata. We arrived around sunset time and waited in the line (not that long) then rode the elevator up to the top where you have to contend with a very narrow area to walk around and lots... more

22 Sep 2008

Perfect for amazing views of the old city Istanbul. You can taste delicious Turkish food in the restaurant located at the top of the tower. You can take lots of pictures of Istanbul from different angles. more

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4 of 5 stars
Pinson, Alabama
11 Jul 2008

Highly recommended for amazing views of the city in all directions. An elevator takes you almost to the top where there is a restaurant. Then you finish up a steep, winding staircase to the top. The deck outside the tower is not very wide, enough room to squeeze by someone who is standing at the railing. The views are spectacular! more

28 Feb 2008
4/5 found this review helpful

Amazing views over each part of the city of Istanbul - great place to go with your girlfriend at sunset too for all those romantics. Nice little restaurant/cafe inside where you can relax and look out over the city. It is accessible via an elevator followed by a slight staircase to the top. more

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1 of 5 stars
Venice, Italy
7 May 2009

Dieci lire sono solo cinque euro, ma comunque non ne vale affatto la pena. Il panorama di Istanbul si vede... more

2 Feb 2009

塔の入り口を入ってすぐのカウンターでチケットを買ってエレヴェーターで上に上がり 内部はレストランになっているのですが 塔... more

12 Jan 2009

イスタンブールは西洋と東洋が融合した素敵な街でした、 中でのガラタ塔から見た、市内とボスポラス海峡の眺望は最高です more

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Galata Tower Address

Buyuk Hendek Cad., Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: 212 293 8180