Basilica Cistern Skip the Line Ticket Discount Tickets

location Alemdar, Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey Istanbul

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Booking Information
Confirmation Instant
Cancellation Refundable
Direct Admission Yes
Print Required No – Mobile OK
Voucher Type Meet your guide at the Big Bus stop next to Sultanahmet park and show them your smartphone ticket Make sure to be on time! For under-12s, don't forget to bring a valid ID or passport to prove their age
Highlights
  • Discover the Basilica Cistern, an ancient infrastructure that has served Istanbul's water needs for centuries.
  • Witness Byzantine artworks, including the iconic Medusa heads and hundreds of illuminated columns.
  • Learn about the secrets of these subterranean structures as you navigate the underground site.
Good to Know
  • Child policy:
  • Children under 6 years are free of charge.
  • Good to know:
  • Please note that this skip-the-line admission allows you to bypass the ticket counter queue and proceed directly to the Basilica Cistern entrance. However, you will still need to wait in line for security checks.
  • The admission ticket includes an audio guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Croatian, and Arabic. A download link will be provided upon booking confirmation, and the audio guide must be downloaded in advance.
  • Last admission is one hour before closing. Check the official website for the daily opening hours prior to your visit.
Description

Explore the Basilica Cistern, the largest of the several hundred ancient cisterns in Istanbul. Your ticket is valid from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you can start your visit at any time. Includes a complimentary multilingual audio guide.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of at least 48 hrs before travel date: 100% refund Extra cancellation or refund fees may apply. Any cancellations falling outside of the above policy are strictly non-refundable

Redemption Instructions

Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey

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Booking Information
Confirmation Instant
Cancellation Refundable
Direct Admission Yes
Print Required No – Mobile OK
Voucher Type Meet your guide at the Big Bus stop next to Sultanahmet park and show them your smartphone ticket Make sure to be on time! For under-12s, don't forget to bring a valid ID or passport to prove their age
Highlights
  • Discover the Basilica Cistern, an ancient infrastructure that has served Istanbul's water needs for centuries.
  • Witness Byzantine artworks, including the iconic Medusa heads and hundreds of illuminated columns.
  • Learn about the secrets of these subterranean structures as you navigate the underground site.
Good to Know
  • Child policy:
  • Children under 6 years are free of charge.
  • Good to know:
  • Please note that this skip-the-line admission allows you to bypass the ticket counter queue and proceed directly to the Basilica Cistern entrance. However, you will still need to wait in line for security checks.
  • The admission ticket includes an audio guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Croatian, and Arabic. A download link will be provided upon booking confirmation, and the audio guide must be downloaded in advance.
  • Last admission is one hour before closing. Check the official website for the daily opening hours prior to your visit.
Description

Explore the Basilica Cistern, the largest of the several hundred ancient cisterns in Istanbul. Your ticket is valid from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you can start your visit at any time. Includes a complimentary multilingual audio guide.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of at least 48 hrs before travel date: 100% refund Extra cancellation or refund fees may apply. Any cancellations falling outside of the above policy are strictly non-refundable

Redemption Instructions

Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey