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Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

By Cosmic Tickets & Audios
10 out of 10
Price is S$50 per adult
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Features
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the Basilica Cistern with Skip-the-Line Fast-Track Entry and a Self-Guided Audio Tour. Explore its 336 marble columns, vaulted ceilings, and tranquil pools while uncovering its Byzantine history and significance in Istanbul.

Hidden beneath Sultanahmet's bustling streets, the Basilica Cistern offers a serene escape and captivating insights into Istanbul's rich past. Perfect for history lovers, photographers, and curious travellers, this hassle-free, self-paced tour is a must-see for any Istanbul itinerary, combining history, architecture, and mystery.

Flexible & Independent Experience – Explore at your own pace and enjoy complete freedom to uncover the cistern’s wonders on your schedule.

Offline Audio Access – Download your audio guide in advance to avoid roaming charges and enjoy offline narration, maps, and text.

Important Note – While fast-track entry skips the ticket line, security checks are mandatory for all visitors and may require a short wait.

Activity location

  • Basilica Cistern
    • Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    • 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Basilica Cistern
    • Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    • 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

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Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket with Audio Guide in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • Opening hours: Mon 9:00-19:00
  • English
Price details
S$49.50 x 1 AdultS$49.50
Total
Price is S$49.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline Access to all content, including audio narration, text, and maps — no internet needed!
  • What's includedWhat's includedMobile QR Tickets for easy and seamless Entry
  • What's includedWhat's includedInstant Activation Link for your Multilingual Audio Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-Line Fast-Track Entry Ticket to the Basilica Cistern
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHeadphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLive Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Basilica Cistern
  • Admission ticket included
Uncover the hidden wonder of Istanbul at the Basilica Cistern, a breathtaking underground reservoir built during the Byzantine Empire. With Skip-the-Line Fast-Track Entry, avoid long queues and descend into a world of ancient architecture and mystery. Explore the 336 marble columns, vaulted ceilings, and serene pools illuminated by soft lighting. The self-guided audio tour provides fascinating insights into the cistern’s history, construction, and legendary Medusa heads, making this an unforgettable experience for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and curious travellers. The supplier, Cosmic Tickets & Audios, will promptly send you an email with your entry ticket and the activation link for the audio guide as soon as your reservation is confirmed. It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBasilica Cistern
    • Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    • 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBasilica Cistern
    • Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    • 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye

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