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Basilica Cistern skip-the-line tickets and guided tour

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£30.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

Instant confirmation

Skip the line

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

E-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

You will spend less time queuing, and get inside the fastest way
You can explore the basilica until the closing time
You will satisfy your curiosity with an official Basilica Cistern tour guide

What to expect

Skip the lines and step into the mysterious world of Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern. Meet your guide at the entrance and enjoy priority access to this remarkable ancient water reservoir, built in 336 AD and famous for its two iconic Medusa heads.

The Basilica Cistern is one of Istanbul’s most visited sites, often with long queues during spring, summer, and fall—but you’ll get in the fastest way. After your guided tour, feel free to explore at your own pace, using the audio guide on your smartphone to uncover fascinating stories and secrets hidden within this underground marvel.

What's included

Guided tour
Audio guide
Skip-the-line tickets

Where

Basilica Cistern, Alemdar, Yerebatan Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey

Meeting point:

Please meet your guide outside the basilica.

What to remember

Know in advance:

With the audio guide app, you'll skip the ticket lines. But, the security line cannot be skipped, and during high season the security check can take up to 30 minutes

Provider

DIANA TRAVEL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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