Basilica Cistern fast track tickets
Excursions & day trips

Basilica Cistern fast track tickets

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
from
£31.00
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • Skip-the-line and enter the Basilica Cistern
  • Explore one of the most visited museums in Istanbul
  • Enjoy a 20-minute highlights tour by an official Basilica Cistern licensed guide
  • Learn all about the history of the ancient water cistern
What to expect

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.

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What's included
  • check Fast track entrance ticket
  • check 20-minutes guided tour in English
Where

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

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the exit gate of Basilica Cistern. Look for the MegaPass flag. No entry without guide.
What to remember
  • With your guide, you will skip the ticket lines, but note that you can not skip the security line
  • During high season the security check can take up to 30 minutes
  • The 20-minutes guided tour will be in English
  • After the tour you can stay inside the Basilica Cistern as long as you wish to explore at your leisure
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Provider
MEGA TRAVEL & PASS
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 5 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Staff

4.2/5

Value for money

4/5

Safety

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Service

4.2/5

  • Sharon

    From United Kingdom - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Brilliant excursion, the guide was very knowledgeable and the Basilica Cistern were fantastic

  • N. A.

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    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 2024

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Ovale la prna por evitar colas pero el precio es mas caro

  • Anonymous

    From Belgium - October 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    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 2023

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    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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