When is Maiden's Tower open?
Every day, 9 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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CultureAziz Mahmut Hüdayi
Maiden's Tower
- 4.728k reviews
- Closed now
A historic tower museum on a small Bosphorus islet, reached by boat, with panoramic views of Istanbul.
Quick answers
Maiden's Tower in short
When is the best time to visit Maiden's Tower?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Maiden's Tower indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Maiden's Tower good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Maiden's Tower cost?
Tickets €27 + €8 with audio guide; boat transport extra.
Do you need to book Maiden's Tower?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Maiden's Tower?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Maiden's Tower?
Salacak, 34668 Üsküdar/İstanbul.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 5:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 9 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
15°
Light rain
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 90%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 6am
15° - 7am15°
- 8am
15°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Maiden's Tower
- 2 Uskudar Coast Walkway · 5 min
- 3 Üsküdar Hanım Sultanlar Müzesi · 11 min
- 4 Landmark 1923 · 11 min
- 5 Nevmekan Sahil · 11 min
Good to know
- Tickets €27 + €8 with audio guide; boat transport extra
- Allow about 60 min
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 28k reviews
Known for
- Bosphorus views
- Historic tower
- Island setting
- Boat access
What people say
- People like:
- Sunset views, Bosphorus panoramas and the historic atmosphere.
Around Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day.
Light layerThe whole time
Rain shellThe whole time
UmbrellaThe whole time