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What's included

Fast track entry to Basilica Cistern
Guided tour
English-speaking guide

Important information

All guests are subject to a security check before entering the Basilica Cistern, which can take up to 30 minutes. This ticket does not allow guests to skip the security line.
  • Skip the entry line with fast-track tickets to the Basilica Cistern in the heart of Istanbul
  • Discover secrets of these subterranean structures from antiquity with the help of an expert guide
  • Stick around after the tour and explore the largest cistern in the world for as long as you'd like

Save time and skip the entry line with these fast-track tickets for a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern.

Go beneath the city of Istanbul to discover the largest of these fascinating water storage structures of the ancient world.

Constructed during the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emporer Justinian I, the famous two heads of Medusa still stand to welcome visitors.

Your licensed guide will share secrets and stories of these subterranean wonders with a tour of the museum, after which you can explore the Basilica Cistern at your own pace.

  • Show your smartphone ticket to the Istanbul Welcome Card guide at the Basilica Cistern at the exit gate.
  • Go to Apple Store or Google Play Store and search for "YourMobileGuide", download "YourMobileGuide" and once in the app, click "All Audio Tours"
  • You will find the activation code to add in the app in the voucher

All guests are subject to a security check before entering the Basilica Cistern, which can take up to 30 minutes. This ticket does not allow guests to skip the security line.

Basilica Cistern
Alemdar Mh., Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34410, Istanbul
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  • Cancellation is possible until 12 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 12 hours before your visit.

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Maria,  Ecuador Ecuador
27 Oct 2023
Excellent
Very kind local guide and the organization of the guided tour was excellent: punctuality and guidance inside the Cistern.
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Maria,  United States United States
14 Nov 2023
Excellent
Besu was a great and knowledgeable guide. Definitely worth the additional cost.
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Anonymous
07 Mar 2024
Excellent
Simple ticket purchase with free selection of the desired time slot.
Basilica Cistern Skip the Line Tickets and Highlights Tour