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4.2 (90 reviews)

Basilica Cistern Tickets

Explore a 6th-century chamber built to hold 80,000 cubic meters of water

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Rahul,  India India
13 Jun 2024
Terrible
No one was there to guide us the process. Infact the guide wasn’t there at blue mosque. I was charged for ticket but i got to know that entry to mosque is free.
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Kosta,  Turkey Turkey
12 Jun 2024
Terrible
The time was for 9.30am and arrive 10 mins early. There was no one there. I waited till 10.15. Then the guid arrived. Instead of the guid walking us through, he stood in one spot and showed us...
The time was for 9.30am and arrive 10 mins early. There was no one there. I waited till 10.15. Then the guid arrived. Instead of the guid walking us through, he stood in one spot and showed us pictures on his phone. It would have been quicker and better if I bought my ticket there.
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Ildiko ,  Hungary Hungary
25 Jun 2024
Excellent
Everything was well organized, the guide was waiting at the meeting point right on time. Look for the flag with the Tiqets logo, do not go early, as many other tours are meeting there too, it can...
Everything was well organized, the guide was waiting at the meeting point right on time. Look for the flag with the Tiqets logo, do not go early, as many other tours are meeting there too, it can be confusing. Our guide Oz was excellent, very knowledgeable, the tour was about 30 minutes, we could stay as long as we wanted after. I highly recommend this tour, the Basilica Cistern is an amazing place.
Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Orientation Service

About: Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern is a chamber built in the 6th century to hold 80,000 cubic meters of water. It is located under the streets of Istanbul, supported by arches and 336 marble columns.

Basilica Cistern
Alemdar Mh., Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34410, Istanbul
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