Explore the striking Basilica Cistern during your visit to Istanbul. Journey beneath the earth's surface and admire the distinctive architecture while listening to an audio guide that will give you insights into the history of this place. Journey back in time and discover the ancient Byzantine Empire. Make your way down the stairs and discover the Basilica Cistern beneath the streets of Istanbul. Wander through the ancient structure and admire the architecture and ornamentation, including Medusa heads from Greek mythology. As you listen to the audio guide, learn more about the Basilica Cistern's fascinating history. Stay inside for as long as you want and take some great photos of one of the top attractions in Istanbul.
Excursions & day trips
Basilica Cistern fast track tickets
from
£38.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
- Use the online ticket line and jump the ticket queue
- Save at least 2 hours by not standing in the ticket line
- Ticket is valid all day long, come whenever you want
What to expect
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What's included
Fast track entrance ticket
Fast track entrance ticket
Where
Dsign Cafe, Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to the Egyptian Obelisk. Look for a guide with the white MegaPass white flag.
What to remember
Know in advance:
- 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.
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