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Columns of Basilica Cistern Walking paths in the basilica. Tourists inside the Basilica Cistern. Stairs inside the basilica. Medusa heads Services inside Basilica Cistern
Columns of Basilica Cistern Walking paths in the basilica. Tourists inside the Basilica Cistern. Stairs inside the basilica. Medusa heads
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Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Orientation Service

Explore Istanbul's Roman wonders without queues

  1. Duration 35mins

  2. Live guide English

  3. Max group size 50

Included

  • Entrance without waiting in the ticket lines
  • Brief orientation by licensed official guides (optional)
  • Unlimited stay inside

Starting point

1 Yerebatan Caddesi, 34110, Istanbul

Explore the fascinating Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, a historical underground wonder. Open daily until 17:00, the museum staff will help you skip the lines with priority entrance.

At the gate, you'll meet your knowledgeable guide who will share the secrets of this ancient structure. Inside, you can explore at your own pace while learning about its history and importance to Istanbul, dating back to when the city was known as Constantinople.

Visit the Basilica Cistern to discover a key part of Istanbul's past and its role in the history of the Roman Empire.
  • Right next to the exit gate of the Basilica Cistern, your official museum guide will be available 10 minutes prior to each starting time to give you your tickets and provide information about the place, its history, and details about the visit
  • Then, you will be escorted to the priority gate to enter, bypassing the ticket lines
  1. Provider: Cogito Istanbul Seyahat Turizm Bilet Organizasyon Gıda ve Ticaret LTD STI
    3.7 303 provider reviews
    Registered address: Sadi Konuralp St. IKSV 5/2 Beyoğlu, 34430, Istanbul, TR

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  • Cancel for free until 3 hours before you visit and get a full refund
  • Rescheduling is possible until 3 hours before your visit date

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