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Basilica Cistern Tickets Highlights

  • Book your skip the line tickets to explore the famous Basilica Cistern, one of the largest & most popular cisterns located in Istanbul

  • With raised wooden platforms, vaulted ceiling, and aesthetic beauty, the Basilica Cistern reflects the history and culture of the Roman Age

  • A friendly tour guide who will assist you throughout the tour and will tell you interesting stories and facts about this historical monument

  • Witness the Medusa heads; one of the three Gorgons with snakes in place of hair that could turn anyone into stone

Basilica Cistern Tickets Overview

Location: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Timings: 12:30 PM; 01:30 PM

Duration: 2 Hours

About Basilica Cistern Ticket with Guided Tour, 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 a convenient way with your folks!

About the Activity:

  • Arrive at the entry of the monument around 15 minutes before your preferrable 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 palace 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.
  • Your tour will be managed by a professional and friendly tour guide who will assist you throughout the tour and will tell you interesting stories and facts about the place. 

How to reach?

  • By Car: Take the route via Divan Yolu Cd, it will take you approximately 15 minutes to reach the museum.
  • By Walk: Take the route via Atmeydanı Cd. and Kabasakal Cd., you will reach the destination in approximately 10 minutes.
  • By Tram: The closest tram stop is Sultanahmet. Sultanahmet Square and most of the connecting roads are closed for vehicle traffic except tram and tour buses.


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Book your skip-the-line tickets to explore this famous as well as ancient monument often featured in different Bond Movies with the help of an experienced guide.

Note:

  • Children aged 0-3 can join this activity free of charge. Individuals aged 4 years or above will be charged adult prices.
Price Includes
  • Ticket
    • Basilica Cistern Skip-the-line Entry Tickets
  • Guide
    • A professional English-speaking guide will be assisting you throughout the tour

More Details about Basilica Cistern Tickets

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.
  • Children aged 0-3 can join this activity free of charge. Individuals aged 4 and above will be charged at adult rates.

Basilica Cistern Tickets Map

Starting Point
Basilica Cistern
Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey