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Galata Tower


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 147 attractions in Istanbul
Traveler 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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2 of 5 stars
GracyInVienna   176 contributions
Vienna
Dec 2, 2009

I'm just talking about taking in the views, which are OK, but not worth the cost, nor the crowded and narrow walkway. I imagine if you go to the restaurant it would be even worse because all you would see are the backs of people out on the ledge. I'd skip it. more

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3 of 5 stars
hotel1809   8 contributions
Orange County
Oct 10, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

The food and service were very good. It was a fun and traditional show and a lovely evening. But the price quoted to us by the hotel changed from 80 Turkish Lira to 80 Euro when we recieved the bill. Which made the bill more than twice as expensive. This also happened to friends of ours staying at our hotel.... more

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4 of 5 stars
SenorTango   5 contributions
New York
May 15, 2009
2/3 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
9653   42 contributions
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Apr 25, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
penceredenbakan   4 contributions
istanbul
Sep 22, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

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
jbird1277   129 contributions
Pinson, Alabama
Jul 11, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

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

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5 of 5 stars
fermanagh76   1 contribution
London
Feb 28, 2008
6/7 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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4 of 5 stars
世界遺産が見に行きたい!!   5 contributions
愛知
Sep 14, 2009

金角湾を挟んで、旧市街側にジャミィが立ち並ぶ景色は本当に素敵です。 一通り旧市街を観光して、夕方ガラタ塔に登りその日見... more

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1 of 5 stars
xenja   23 contributions
Venice, Italy
May 7, 2009

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

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5 of 5 stars
himahami   180 contributions
横浜
Feb 2, 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

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Galata Tower Address

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