By booking your ticket to the Sapphire Tower viewpoint in Istanbul, you'll enjoy the best 360° views of the city. You'll admire the city's most important monuments from the third-tallest skyscraper in Turkey!
Sapphire Tower Observation Deck
Want to admire one-of-a-kind views of Istanbul from the third-tallest skyscraper in Turkey? You're in the right place! With this ticket to the Istanbul Sapphire viewpoint, you'll have access to the most iconic observation deck in the city, where you'll take in privileged scenic views of the Old Town, the New City, and the Asian side.
In less than a minute, you'll reach floor 55 with the elevator, where you'll be speechless as you marvel at the entire city of Istanbul right before your eyes. From this scenic point, you can enjoy 360° views 757 feet (231 meters) above the ground.
The Bosphorus Strait and its bridges, the Topkapi Palace, Haggia Sophia, the Sea of Marmara...Sapphire Tower has different viewpoints, both interior and exterior, perfect for seeing the city from various angles. You'll also find signs with the distances to different cities around the world at the top. You won't stop taking pictures!
Skyride 4D Simulation
If you're interested in completing your experience at the viewpoint, you can book the option that includes a ticket to the Skyride 4D Simulation. This way, you'll have virtual reality glasses to experience a simulation of a helicopter ride to reach the most renowned monuments in Istanbul from the heights. It'll be a fun experience you won't forget!
Plus, during the experience, you'll also be listening to the most fascinating stories and details of the monuments you will virtually fly over.
Opening Times
The Sapphire Tower viewpoint is open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. The final admission is at 8:30 pm.