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Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry & Audio Guide
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Uncover the mysteries lying beneath Istanbul as you visit the Basilica Cistern
- Learn the stories behind its construction and history with a digital audio guide
- Experience serene concerts amidst this majestic underground water reservoir
- Explore the eerie beauty of ancient, submerged columns crafted from marble
- Marvel at the mysterious and beautifully carved upside-down Medusa heads
Activity location
- Istanbul
- Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | This is not a guided tour. Please go to Basilica Cistern and enter the attraction on your own with your tickets. When you visit the Basilica Cistern, be sure to queue on the right line mentioned as "ONLINE TICKET QUEUE". Your tickets with a QR Code will be sent one day before your tour date via e-mail and WhatsApp application (if used). You will receive a message from your activity provider as shown below. "Cityzore via GetYourGuide message@reply.getyourguide.com Your activity provider sent you a message" During peak seasons, expect lines at security checkpoints. Please note that your ticket does not provide priority access. In the busiest periods, entry may take longer than usual.
- Alemdar, İstanbul, Türkiye
Check availability
Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Entry & Audio Guide
- 1d
Activity duration is 1 day 1d - English
What's included, what's not
- Basilica Cistern entry ticket
What's included What's included - Skip-the-ticket-line
What's included What's included - Complimentary digital audio guide app
What's included What's included - Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's excluded What's excluded - Live guide
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Food and drinks, High-heeled shoes, Luggage or large bags, Smoking, Unaccompanied minors, Weapons or sharp objects
What you can expect
Discover the hidden gem of Istanbul, the Basilica Cistern, a masterpiece of Byzantine engineering, with a skip-the-line entry ticket and digital audio guide. Learn how this underground marvel was designed to sustain Constantinople's water needs, showcasing ancient ingenuity.
Wander through its vast, shadowy expanse, lit by soft lights that dance off the water's surface, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere. Take a captivating journey into the depths of history with detailed narratives and historical context from your digital guide.
Marvel at the 336 marble columns rising from the depths, each telling a story of civilizations past. Among these, admire the enigmatic Medusa heads whose origins are shrouded in mystery and myth.
As you step into a world where history, architecture, and legend, soak in the tranquility of this underground wonder, away from the city's hustle. Let the cool, echoing chambers enthrall you, as you explore one of Istanbul's most unforgettable sights.
At night, enjoy musical delights with surprise concerts on select evenings from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Amidst ancient wonders, you might stumble upon a concert, blending the allure of history with the beauty of art in a mesmerizing experience.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Istanbul
- Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | This is not a guided tour. Please go to Basilica Cistern and enter the attraction on your own with your tickets. When you visit the Basilica Cistern, be sure to queue on the right line mentioned as "ONLINE TICKET QUEUE". Your tickets with a QR Code will be sent one day before your tour date via e-mail and WhatsApp application (if used). You will receive a message from your activity provider as shown below. "Cityzore via GetYourGuide message@reply.getyourguide.com Your activity provider sent you a message" During peak seasons, expect lines at security checkpoints. Please note that your ticket does not provide priority access. In the busiest periods, entry may take longer than usual.
- Alemdar, İstanbul, Türkiye