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Standing on a small island in the Bosphorus, the Maiden's Tower (Leander's Tower) is one of Istanbul's signature landmarks. Listen to an audio guide available in 25 languages, including Korean, and learn at your own pace about the tower's history, architecture and the legend of the king's daughter. Explore the museum inside the tower and enjoy 360-degree views of Istanbul from the island. At sunset, the golden tower and the sea look especially beautiful.
The Maiden's Tower stands on a small island in the Bosphorus and is also known as Leander's Tower. Enter on your selected date and time, explore the museum inside the tower and take in 360-degree views of Istanbul from the island.
With an audio guide available in 25 languages, including Korean, learn about the tower's history, its architecture and the legend of the king's daughter and a forbidden love. You can explore at your own relaxed pace without a guide.
The Maiden's Tower can only be reached by boat from Karaköy Pier in front of Ziraat Bank. Boats leave Karaköy at 09:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:30 and 17:00, and return boats leave the tower at 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30 and 17:50 (last). The boat ticket is not included in this product.
At sunset, golden light falls on the tower walls and the surrounding sea sparkles, creating a romantic atmosphere. Inside the tower there is a café as well as the museum.
※ Please check the boat departure times at the official ticket office at Karaköy Pier before your visit.
Meeting point :
Kız Kulesi (Maiden's Tower) Ticket Office — Karaköy Pier
Ziraat Bankası Önünde Bulunan İskele, Müeyyetzade, Karaköy İskelesi, 74200 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point directions:
Go to the official Maiden's Tower ticket office at Karaköy Pier, right in front of Ziraat Bank. The pier where the boat departs is right next to the ticket office. Other boats or operators nearby are not related to this product. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure for smooth boarding.
It is about a 5-minute walk from the Karaköy stop on tram T1 (Bağcılar–Kabataş), or about 10–15 minutes downhill toward the Galata Bridge from Şişhane station on metro M2. Buses toward Eminönü and Taksim also stop near Karaköy.
Ziraat Bankası Önünde Bulunan İskele, Müeyyetzade, Karaköy İskelesi, 74200 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye