Skip the lines, save valuable time and enjoy a 20-minute highlights walk by an official Basilica Cistern licensed guide. Afterward you can stay inside as long as you want and discover the museum on your own pace.
Learn all about the biggest ancient water cistern built in 336 with two very famous Medusa heads at one of the most visited museums in Istanbul.
Fast track entrance ticket
20-minutes guided tour in English
Alemdar, Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Based on 5 reviews from verified customers
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Sharon
From United Kingdom - June 2025Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Brilliant excursion, the guide was very knowledgeable and the Basilica Cistern were fantastic
N. A.
From United States of America - November 2024Travelled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Haben wir die Führung in deutsch gebucht, würde aber englisch gesprochen. Und die App hat auch nicht funktioniert.
Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2024Great
Overall rated4/5
Ovale la prna por evitar colas pero el precio es mas caro
Anonymous
From Belgium - October 2023Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Buse was een heel toffe en aangename gids. Ze gaf duidelijke uitleg en was een leuke dame. Ze gaf ons ook nog veel bijkomende uitleg en tips. Grtjs ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2023Average
Overall rated3/5
Mancavano chiari istruzioni per il punto di ritrovo che era piuttosto imbucato. Nessuno a cui chiedere informazioni e il call center non rispondeva. C ...
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