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Galata Tower    

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Apr 21, 2025
I have not been able to see the Galata tower from inside due to the queue a the entrance. If you have an Istanbul pass you might be able to skip the queue.Full review by LeSteveDujour
Apr 16, 2025
We walked all the way from Taksim Square to Galata Tower, along Istiklal Caddesi. A wonderful walk and a lovely surprise at the end in this amazing Tower. It was built in the mid-14th century by the …Full review by Dimitris L
Apr 13, 2025
Was Sunday and all area was overcrowded. No space to walk no space to sit. So many people everywhere and we have to wait for everything. Probably is nice during the week when is possible to walk and …Full review by Elena T

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Hi, is Galata Tower covered by the Turkey Museum Pass? If yes, can I skip the line to the top of the tower, or can I only …
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Hi, is Galata Tower covered by the Turkey Museum Pass? If yes, can I skip the line to the top of the tower, or can I only skip the line to buy the ticket? Thank you!
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I did not have a pass so not 100% sure , but my understanding is that you will not have to join the queue to buy a ticket, as the pass gives you free entry but you will have to just join the …
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I did not have a pass so not 100% sure , but my understanding is that you will not have to join the queue to buy a ticket, as the pass gives you free entry but you will have to just join the queue to enter ghe tower. This queue is massive by mid day so get there as early in the morning as possible.
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how much is the entry ticket?
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As of October 2024 1400lira per person. $41 US per person. Skipped it.
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Hi, I can see that you can buy e-tickets for this. But it doesn’t let you book for a specific date/time. So how long is the e …
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Hi, I can see that you can buy e-tickets for this. But it doesn’t let you book for a specific date/time. So how long is the e-ticket valid for?
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I think you don’t need to buy online, you can purchase it right in-front of the tower , anyway if you purchased online they just scan and activate it for you
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