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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
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Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Orientation Service

Explore Istanbul's Roman wonders without queues

Duration: 35mins
Live guide: English
Max group size: 50
Wheelchair accessible
Provider: Tours and Tickets
Registered address: Tersane 127/9, 34421, Istanbul, TR
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Entrance without waiting in the ticket lines
Brief orientation by licensed official guides (optional)
Unlimited stay inside

Meeting point

1 Yerebatan Caddesi, 34110, Istanbul
  • 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

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.

  • Cancellation is possible until 3 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 3 hours before your visit date.

Ratings & reviews

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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.
Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Orientation Service
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Roberto ,  Italy Italy
26 May 2024
Average
Non bene, all'orario prenotato non si è presentata la guida, è arrivata quella del turno successivo dicendo che c'era troppa gente ed il turno era saltato
Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Orientation Service
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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

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