Basilica Cistern Tickets Highlights
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Book your skip the line tickets to explore the famous Basilica Cistern, one of the largest & most popular cisterns located in Istanbul
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Witness the Medusa heads; one of the three Gorgons with snakes in place of hair that could turn anyone into stone
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With raised wooden platforms, vaulted ceiling, and aesthetic beauty, the Basilica Cistern reflects the history and culture of the Roman Age
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Get an inverted walk experience, as the water in the cistern is so crystal clear that it reflects the ceiling
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A friendly tour guide who will assist you throughout the tour and will tell you interesting stories and facts about this historical monument
Basilica Cistern Tickets Overview
Activity Location: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Operational Timings: 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Activity Duration: 2 Hours
About Basilica Cistern, Istanbul:
Basilica Cistern is one of Istanbul's most renowned architectural and historical marvels. It has been maintaining its aura for as long as the 4th century. As it was first designed to service the Great Palace in the 4th century, from ancient wonders to Hollywood movie stars, the Basilica Cistern has seen it all. See unique Byzantine artworks, including hundreds of illuminated columns and Medusa heads. Book the skip-the-line tickets to explore the famous Basilica Cistern in an uninterrupted manner with your folks!
About Basilica Cistern Ticket with Guided Tour, Istanbul:
- Arrive at the entry of the monument around 15 minutes before your preferable time and get ready for this tour.
- With our skip-the-line access, you can get inside by beating the long queues and the chaos.
- See the sunken movie location and the largest (and most atmospheric) of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie hidden beneath the city of Istanbul.
- See unique Byzantine artworks, including hundreds of illuminated columns and Medusa heads.
- Get astonished by the artificial freshwater lake that is the size of around 2 football fields.
- You will be assigned a personal tour guide who will share fascinating back stories with you and assist you at all times.
How to reach?
- By Car: The cistern is located 32 kms from the city centre, so one will take about an hour to reach the destination by car.
- By Tram: The closest tram stop is Sultanahmet, and it is only a three-minute walk to the cistern.
- By Walk: The cistern is just a 3-min walk from the Hagia Sophia, a famous attraction nearby.
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Select Package Options
Basilica Cistern: Fast Track Entry + Guided Tour
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Know Before You Go for Basilica Cistern Tickets
- Fixed day ticket implies that this ticket will be applicable only for the date that you've booked the ticket, it won't be carried forward to next or any other day.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
- Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded.
- Basilica Cistern is wheelchair accessible. However, there is no wheelchair service available on the site. You need to provide your own wheelchair if needed.
- Visitors will find an elevator providing easy access to the sightseeing platform.
- Age policies change according to the package. Please go through the policies in the package before booking.