Basilica Cistern Skip-The-Line Guided Tour
Basilica Cistern Tickets highlights
Step into the Basilica Cistern, which holds Istanbul's hidden treasure. Prepare to be transported to a world of wonder beneath the city streets.
Witness the Medusa head, one of the three Gorgons, with snakes in place of hair that could turn anyone into stone.
With raised wooden platforms, vaulted ceilings, and aesthetic beauty, the Basilica Cistern reflects the history and culture of the Roman Age.
Get an inverted walk experience, as the water in the cistern is so crystal clear that it reflects the ceiling.
Get accompanied by an expert tour guide who will assist you throughout the tour and will tell you interesting stories and facts about this historical monument.
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Basilica Cistern Tickets cancellation_policy
- If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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.