Getting to Camlica Tower
Camlica Tower stands on Kucuk Camlica hill in Uskudar, on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. From the old town or Taksim, allow 55-75 minutes by public transport or 30-50 minutes by taxi, depending on bridge traffic.
From Sultanahmet by Marmaray and metro
Rail all the way under the Bosphorus, then a climb on foot at the end.
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Marmaray from Sirkeci to Uskudar
Sirkeci station is a short walk from Sultanahmet. From Taksim, first take the M2 metro to Yenikapi and change to the Marmaray there.
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M5 metro from Uskudar to Kisikli
Change at Uskudar to the M5 line towards Cekmekoy and get off at Kisikli.
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Walk up the hill
The tower is about 700 m from Kisikli station, a 15-20 minute walk uphill. A short taxi ride saves the climb.
15-20 min - 4
Security and the lifts
Pass the security check, leave large bags in the cloakroom and go up at the time on your ticket.
Bus, dolmus and taxi
Buses 129T, 34AZ and 34Z and the D-36 and D-61 dolmus minibuses also serve the hill.
A taxi goes to the door; show the driver the address below. Crossing the Bosphorus bridges at rush hour can add a lot to the journey, so avoid the morning and evening peaks if you can.
Camlica Tower address and hours
- Address
- Küçük Çamlıca Mahallesi, Çilehane Caddesi, Oyma Sokak No:1, 34696 Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey
- Opening hours
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- Daily10:00 – 22:00
Getting to Camlica Tower: questions
Which metro station is closest to Camlica Tower?
Kisikli, on the M5 line from Uskudar. The tower is about 700 m away, uphill.
Can I walk from Kisikli with a pushchair or wheelchair?
The walk from the station climbs all the way, so a taxi from Kisikli is the easier option. Inside, the tower is wheelchair accessible and pushchairs are allowed.
How long does it take to reach Camlica Tower from Sultanahmet or Taksim?
About 55-75 minutes by Marmaray, metro and the walk up, or 30-50 minutes by taxi depending on traffic on the Bosphorus bridges.