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Kız Kulesi (Maiden's Tower): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Maiden's Tower has no free entry we could verify.
- Almost free: Free for Turkish citizens under 18; Free for Turkish citizens aged 65+; Free for foreign children aged 8 and under; Free for visitors with disabilities (Turkish or foreign); Turkish citizens also get one companion free.
- Ticket: Foreign visitors — ₺27.
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Kız Kulesi (Maiden's Tower)
Free for Turkish citizens under 18.
Applies during regular hours at Ministry-run museums listed in the directive's annex (EK-1). Show ID/passport at the ticket desk. The official page lists a 110 TL transport (boat) fee from Salacak; it does not say exempt visitors are excused from it, so this is recorded as almost free.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Boats go from Salacak on the Asian side; the transport fee is charged separately.
- Under-18s must be with a parent.
- Foreign kids aged 8 and under get in free.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for Turkish citizens under 18 | turkey citizens under 18 | Applies during regular hours at Ministry-run museums listed in the directive's annex (EK-1). Show ID/passport at the ticket desk. The official page lists a 110 TL transport (boat) fee from Salacak; it does not say exempt visitors are excused from it, so this is recorded as almost free. | No |
| Free forFree for Turkish citizens aged 65+ | turkey citizens over 65 | Applies during regular hours at Ministry-run museums listed in the directive's annex (EK-1). Show ID/passport at the ticket desk. The official page lists a 110 TL transport (boat) fee from Salacak; it does not say exempt visitors are excused from it, so this is recorded as almost free. | No |
| Free forFree for foreign children aged 8 and under | up to 8 | Applies during regular hours at Ministry-run museums listed in the directive's annex (EK-1). Show ID/passport at the ticket desk. The official page lists a 110 TL transport (boat) fee from Salacak; it does not say exempt visitors are excused from it, so this is recorded as almost free. (Turkish children are covered by the under-18 rule.) | No |
| Free forFree for visitors with disabilities (Turkish or foreign); Turkish citizens also get one companion free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Visible disability or disability ID. The free companion right applies only when both the disabled visitor and the companion are Turkish citizens. The official page lists a 110 TL transport (boat) fee from Salacak; it does not say exempt visitors are excused from it, so this is recorded as almost free. | No |
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Official prices
Maiden's Tower ticket prices
| Foreign visitors — Price stated in EUR (€27) in the Ministry tariff annexed to the museum-entry directive (PDF, Feb 2026). Turkish citizens enter with a MüzeKart; the page lists a 110 TL transport fee. | ₺27 |
| Audio guide (electronic guide system), TRY | ₺170 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–18:00 |
Daily 9:00-18:00 (ticket office closes 17:00). Boats leave from Salacak pier (Üsküdar). Under-18s must visit with their parents.
Salacak İskele, Salacak Mah. Harem Sahil Yolu Cd. No:26/1, Üsküdar, İstanbul, Türkiye
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FAQ
Maiden's Tower: common questions
Is Maiden's Tower free?
Maiden's Tower has no free entry for everyone. Otherwise the official ticket costs ₺27.
Who gets free entry to Maiden's Tower?
Turkey citizens under 18 — applies during regular hours at Ministry-run museums listed in the directive's annex (EK-1). Show ID/passport at the ticket desk. The official page lists a 110 TL transport (boat) fee from Salacak; it does not say exempt visitors are excused from it, so this is recorded as almost free.. Turkey citizens over 65 — applies during regular hours at Ministry-run museums listed in the directive's annex (EK-1). Show ID/passport at the ticket desk. The official page lists a 110 TL transport (boat) fee from Salacak; it does not say exempt visitors are excused from it, so this is recorded as almost free.. Up to 8 — applies during regular hours at Ministry-run museums listed in the directive's annex (EK-1). Show ID/passport at the ticket desk. The official page lists a 110 TL transport (boat) fee from Salacak; it does not say exempt visitors are excused from it, so this is recorded as almost free. (Turkish children are covered by the under-18 rule.). Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — visible disability or disability ID. The free companion right applies only when both the disabled visitor and the companion are Turkish citizens. The official page lists a 110 TL transport (boat) fee from Salacak; it does not say exempt visitors are excused from it, so this is recorded as almost free..
How much is a ticket to Maiden's Tower?
Foreign visitors costs ₺27 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- muze.gov.tr/document/bakanlik_yonergesi_tr.pdf · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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