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Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$40.70
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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 travelers, 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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket
Tour guide
Language: English
Audio guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Complimentary 1 GB Internet: Enjoy 1 GB of free internet with every purchase.
  • Skip-the-Line Fast-Track Entry Ticket to the Basilica Cistern
  • Instant Activation Link for your Multilingual Audio Tour
  • Self-Guided Audio Tour accessible on your smartphone - If the Audio Guide Option Selected
  • Mobile QR Tickets for easy and seamless Entry
  • Offline Access to all content, including audio narration, text, and maps — no internet needed!
  • Transportation
  • Food and Drinks
  • Live Guide
  • Headphones

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Basilica Cistern
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Basilica Cistern

  • Basilica Cistern
    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 travelers. 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.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $40.70
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
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