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Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-line Entry & Guided Tour

By Istanbul E-pass
8.4 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is €66 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 20m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Basilica Cistern
  • Explore Istanbul’s underground wonder with a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern
  • Feel free to stay inside Basilica Cistern for as long as you like
  • Take time to highlight the fascinating myths surrounding the cistern

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sultanahmet Meydanı, Binbirdirek, 34149 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Guide will be holding white flag Istanbul E-pass logo on it at meeting point meeting time
    • Cankurtaran, İstanbul, Türkiye

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Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-line Entry & Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 20 minutes20m
    20m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€65.71 x 1 Adult€65.71
Total
Price is €65.71

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-ticket-line
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick up and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Oversize luggage
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Descend into the magical depths of Istanbul’s underground wonder as you explore the Basilica Cistern with an expert guide. Hear the legends, admire the mysterious Medusa heads, and discover the secrets of this ancient water palace hidden beneath the city streets.

Basilica Cistern Tour Meeting Point:
Meet with the guide in front of the Busforus Sultanahmet (Old City) Stop.
Our guide will hold the Istanbul E-pass flag at the meeting point and time.
Busforus Old City Stop is located across the Hagia Sophia, and you can easily see red double-decker buses.

Join our expert-guided tour and uncover the hidden stories behind this atmospheric underground marvel, famously featured in films like Inferno and From Russia with Love.
With skip-the-line access, avoid the long queues and enjoy a seamless entry into one of the city's most captivating historical landmarks. Our knowledgeable guide will walk you through the captivating architecture, legendary Medusa heads, and the cistern’s mysterious ambiance that leaves every visitor in awe.

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Sultanahmet Meydanı, Binbirdirek, 34149 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Guide will be holding white flag Istanbul E-pass logo on it at meeting point meeting time
    • Cankurtaran, İstanbul, Türkiye