ISTANBUL · TÜRKIYE
Maiden's Tower
Stop 09 of 18 on Travelhour's Istanbul walking day
About Maiden's Tower
The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.
Frequently asked
Maiden's Tower — questions travellers ask
- How much are Maiden's Tower tickets?
- Maiden's Tower ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Maiden's Tower opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Maiden's Tower website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Maiden's Tower?
- Maiden's Tower is centrally located in Istanbul, Türkiye. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Maiden's Tower worth visiting?
- Yes — The Maiden's Tower, also known as Leander's Tower since the Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.
- How long do you need at Maiden's Tower?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Maiden's Tower, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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