Basilica Cistern Istanbul Museum Tour Package
- 45 minutes
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 8 languages
Highlights
This is the fast and informative way into this ancient monument! Join us with this FAST TRACK journey into the Basilica Cistern, the mysterious piece of underground Istanbul and walk through this ancient marvel and learn about all the interesting details about the area. This is an hourly service that you could attend flexibly throughout the day and the entire week. The tickets are valid 09:30 to 18:00 with a day-long flexibility. How will I get the tickets? You can get your tickets online or at the skip-the-line service point that is just next to the entrance. Meanwhile, you will might receive a link for a digital audio app (in Eng, Ger, Fr, Rus, Ita, Esp, Arb, Chn) to listen and learn about the cistern from your smart phone if you text us via WhatsApp or mail on the ticket. What is Basilica Cistern? The Basilica Cistern is basically a significant part of the infrastructure of the second Roman Capital in late antiquity.
Inclusions
What's included
- Live Guide Orientation in English by an Official Guide included
- Audio Guide App in 9 languages
- Skip-the-line Entrance by an Museum Official is included
Itinerary
Discover the ancient Roman Marvel of Istanbul without waiting in the lines. Get your smart audio guide into your phone before you arrive! This is the optimal package to save time and get the most out of your visit! Explore the antiquity in a giant structure in a great shape. Be astonished among the colossal columns from ancient Roman times. Enjoy the best flexibility with most frequent sessions without rushing while traveling. The famous Basilica Cistern of Istanbul is the a must-see for every traveler. It opens the gates of underground Constantinopolis and makes you understand the giant infrastructure of this city. You will be amazed by the quality of engineering by the hands of the ancient masters while gazing the colossal volume for water. The columns and walls are representing the peak of masonry of all ages. The mysterious pieces like "the medusa heads" or the "crying column" are going to turn your Istanbul experience into more storied adventure.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Tickets
- Tickets are redeemed at a different location from the meeting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Cogito Istanbul
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers avoiding underground areas
How it compares in Istanbul
- Its from-price is 12% above the median of the 118 attraction tickets we list in Istanbul.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Istanbul
Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.
The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.
Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).
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