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Basilica Cistern Guided Tour with Blue Mosque Audio Guide

Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi)

Beschrijvingen worden in het Engels getoond.

  • 0,7–1 uur
  • Zonder wachtrij
  • Gratis annuleren tot 24 u vooraf
  • Rondleiding in Engels

Hoogtepunten

With fast-track entry, skip the long queues and step straight inside. On your guided tour, hear the fascinating stories of Byzantine engineering brilliance and learn how the cistern remained vital throughout Ottoman times. One of the highlights lies at the far end, the mysterious Medusa heads, steeped in myth and legend. Your guide will reveal the secrets behind these iconic sculptures and the symbolism hidden in their unique placement. This is not just a monument, it’s a journey through centuries of history and imagination. After the guided tour ends, you’re free to stay inside as long as you wish, immersing yourself in the otherworldly beauty of this underground palace. Urgent Information – Basilica Cistern The Basilica Cistern may undergo renovations after April 24. In such a case, your guided visit will be conducted at either the Theodosius Cistern or the 1001 Columns Cistern.

Inbegrepen

Wat is inbegrepen

  • Audio Guide for the Blue Mosque on your smartphone
  • Audio Guide in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese
  • 30 min. Guided Tour with a Professional Local Guide at Basilica Cistern
  • Unlimited time inside after the tour
  • Fast-track Entry Ticket to the Basilica Cistern

Wat niet

  • No tour guide at Blue Mosque (Only Auide Guide)
  • Transportation

Route

  1. Skip the Lines and Explore the mystical Basilica Cistern with a Guided Tour. Discover the secrets of the Medusa heads, uncover hidden stories, and enjoy a bonus Blue Mosque Audio Guide. Descend below the heart of Istanbul and discover the Basilica Cistern, a hidden underground world of marble columns, rippling waters, and ancient legends. Built in the 6th century during the Byzantine Empire, this vast subterranean reservoir once supplied water to palaces and public baths. Today, it stuns visitors with its haunting atmosphere: hundreds of marble columns reflecting in the still waters under soft, mysterious light.

    Toegang inbegrepen

Annuleren

Gratis annuleren tot 24 uur voor aanvang, met volledige terugbetaling.

Goed om te weten

Verzamelpunt
Meet your guide in front of Dsign Café and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, located directly on the Hippodrome, next to the Egyptian Obelisk. At the meeting point, look for the guide holding a white MegaPass flag.
Ophalen
Iedereen komt naar het startpunt; er is geen ophaalservice.
Tickettype
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Groepsgrootte
Tot 25 reizigers
Uitgevoerd door
Travelgroup
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Istanboel

  • Its from-price is 56% below the median of the 3649 experiences we list in Istanboel.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Istanboel

Istanbul ligt aan beide oevers van de Bosporus, met Byzantijnse en Ottomaanse monumenten, drukke bazaars en veerboten tussen twee continenten.

Op het historische schiereiland staan de grootste bezienswaardigheden. De Hagia Sophia, de Blauwe Moskee en het Hippodroom kijken in Sultanahmet naar elkaar, de Basilicacisterne ligt onder de straten en het Topkapı-paleis strekt zich uit over de heuvel boven de Gouden Hoorn. Een korte wandeling verderop handelen de Grote Bazaar en de Kruidenbazaar al eeuwenlang, en de Süleymaniye-moskee, gebouwd door de grote Ottomaanse architect Sinan, kroont een van de zeven heuvels van de stad.

Top-ranked sights in Istanboel: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).

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