Sights · 33 of the best in Istanbul
Galata Bridge
Fishermen, ferries and the Golden Horn
About Galata Bridge
The Galata Bridge links the old city at Eminönü with Karaköy across the mouth of the Golden Horn. Fishermen line its upper deck day and night, and the lower level is lined with fish restaurants and bars. Walk across at sunset for the view of the Süleymaniye and the New Mosque against the sky.
Why it's on our list
- Fishermen all day
- Views of the mosques
- Walk to Karaköy
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Galata Bridge before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Galata Bridge are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- KaraköyT1300 m3 min walk
- EminönüT1T5300 m4 min walk
- SirkeciT1600 m7 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Maliye Caddesi500 m6 min walk
- Galataport Taxi950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Spice Bazaar450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Galata Tower650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Grand Bazaar1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Topkapı Palace1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Basilica Cistern1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Hagia Sophia1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- İstiklal Avenue1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Blue Mosque1.6 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Taksim Square2.1 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 97 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)34 kmCar or taxi 105 min