Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket & Guided Tour with Bosphorus Cruise

Discover Medusa heads and see views of Dolmabahce Palace from the water

Duration: 3h

Registered address: Bereketzade Mah. Bankalar Cad Nazli Hani No 25 lc Kapi no: 2, 34421, Beyoglu Istanbul, TR

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What's included

30-minute Basilica Cistern tour with English speaking guide

Skip-the-line ticket for Basilica Cistern

Unlimited stay inside Basilica Cistern

Audio guide app for the Basilica Cistern

2-hour Bosphorus cruise

What's not included

Guide on the Bosphorus cruise

Meeting point

1/3 Yerebatan Caddesi, 34110, Istanbul

Meet your guide at the exit of the Basilica Cistern. Look for the guide with the white flag. Your tour guide will provide you with your Bosphorus cruise tickets.

Description

Begin with a visit to the 6th-century Basilica Cistern, a remarkable underground site with 336 columns. Make sure to look for the Medusa heads.

Next, head to the surface for a Bosphorus cruise. Sail between Europe and Asia, and take in views of Istanbul's famous landmarks. See the Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, and various historic forts and palaces along the waterfront. The cruise provides a relaxing way to experience the city's rich history and culture.