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Teardrop column Interior of the Basilica Cistern Medusa head Ancient Medusa Column in the Cistern Basilica Cistern interior Basilica Cistern with great lighting
Teardrop column Interior of the Basilica Cistern Medusa head Ancient Medusa Column in the Cistern Basilica Cistern interior
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Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket

Skip the queue and step into an architectural wonder

  1. Start time 09:00

Included

  • Skip-the-line ticket for Basilica Cistern

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Live guide

Explore the ancient Basilica Cistern with a fast-pass ticket. Skip the line and step onto the wooden platforms to see the historic structure. Observe the architectural design and the Medusa-head column bases, which are great for photos.
  • Please note that the actual ticket will be sent in a separate email, Tiqets's voucher is not the final ticket. If you didn't receive the email, please check your Spam folder
  • Scan your QR code at the entrance
Basilica Cistern
Alemdar Mh., Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34410, Istanbul
  1. Provider: Istanbul E-pass
    Registered address: Mecidiyekoy Mah. Atakan Sok. Merkezi 1/24 Sisli, 34387, Istanbul, TR

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  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit
  • Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit

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