Things to Do in Galata, Istanbul

Crowned by the medieval Galata Tower and its panoramic city views, this hillside quarter tumbles down to the Golden Horn through steep lanes of music shops, rooftop bars, cafes, and the galleries of İstiklal's southern end.

Galata TowerMuseum
Vezenan Restaurant CafeCoffee Shop
Galata Sunset RestaurantSeafood

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Top things to do in Galata

Galata Tower
★ 4.6 · 211.2k
Museum★
Restored 14th-century tower and former prison overlooking the Bosphorus with a top-floor restaurant.
Every day
8:30 AM – 10 PM
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Let's Relax Spa & Turkish Bath Royal Galata
★ 4.9 · 374
Massage
As Let's Relax Spa, we are at your service to offer you an experience where your mental and physical health comes to the fore. Massage therapies, each applied by expert therapists, are designed to relax your body and soul, renew your…
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Mr. Frog's Record Store
★ 4.6 · 164
Record Store
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Where to eat & drink in Galata

Vezenan Restaurant Cafe
★ 4.9 · 3.3k
Coffee Shop
A restaurant and cafe offering food and drink menus, including fish, near the Galata Bridge and Galata Tower.
Every day
9 AM – 2 AM
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Galata Sunset Restaurant
★ 4.9 · 3.3k
Seafood
A restaurant located under the Galata Bridge, known for serving fresh seafood, traditional Turkish mezes, and grilled dishes.
Every day
9 AM – 1 AM
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Beyaz İnci Restaurant Galata Köprüsü
★ 4.7 · 6.3k
Restaurant
Every day
9 AM – 4 AM
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GALATA MİRAPORT RESTAURANT
★ 4.7 · 2.7k
Restaurant
Miraport Restaurant menüsü: Günlük taze balıklar, karides güveç, kalamar tava ve eşsiz Galata manzarası eşliğinde deniz ürünleri.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 3 AM
Sat
9 AM – 2 AM
Sun
9 AM – 2 AM
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Galata Art Smyrna Restaurant Cafe
★ 4.7 · 3.8k
Coffee Shop· ₺600–1,600
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Old Java Coffee Roasters Galata
★ 4.5 · 887
Coffee Shop· ₺200–400
A coffee roaster and specialty cafe in Istanbul, known for its quality coffee, latte art, and indoor and outdoor seating.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 7 PM
Fri
8 AM – 8 PM
Sat
8 AM – 7 PM
Sun
9 AM – 6 PM
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Yildizlar restaurant
★ 4.7 · 1.6k
Italian· ₺2,000+
Every day
10 AM – 2 AM
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