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Basilica Cistern - Admission
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Explore Basilica Cistern, the largest of the several hundred ancient cisterns in Istanbul. Your ticket is valid from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you can start your visit at any time.
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COMBO: Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque + Basilica Cistern
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Admire the architectural grandeur of Hagia Sophia, a significant monument in the histories of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Additionally, explore Basilica Cistern, the largest of the several hundred ancient cisterns in Istanbul. Your ticket is valid from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you can start your visit at any time. The attractions may be visited on the same day or on separate days within the voucher validity period.
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COMBO: Basilica Cistern Admission + Galata Tower
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Explore Basilica Cistern, the largest of the several hundred ancient cisterns in Istanbul. Visit Galata Tower, one of the world's oldest towers, offering panoramic views of the city. The attractions may be visited on the same day or on separate days within the voucher validity period.
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COMBO: Basilica Cistern Admission + Dolmabahce Palace Admission with Access to the Harem Section
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Explore Basilica Cistern, the largest of the several hundred ancient cisterns in Istanbul. Your ticket is valid from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you can start your visit at any time. Additionally, enjoy admission to the Dolmabahce Palace and learn about its history through a multilingual audio guide. Includes access to Dolmabahce Palace's Harem section. The attractions may be visited on the same day or on separate days within the voucher validity period.
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Basilica Cistern - Guided Tour
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Explore Basilica Cistern, the largest of the several hundred ancient cisterns in Istanbul, with an English-speaking guide.
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COMBO: Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque + History and Experience Museum
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Explore Basilica Cistern, the largest of the several hundred ancient cisterns in Istanbul. Your ticket is valid from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Additionally, admire the architectural grandeur of Hagia Sophia, and journey through time at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum, where state-of-the-art technology and interactive displays bring its heritage to life. The attractions may be visited on the same day or on separate days within the voucher validity period.
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Highlights
Dating back to 532 AD, the Basilica Cistern is the city's largest covered cistern, originally supplying water to the Great Palace, home to emperors. Walk along the raised platforms and soak up the sights while standing safe and dry among 336 illuminated marble and granite columns. See the Byzantine architecture and the famous Medusa heads at the base of the columns. This historic site has appeared in films like Dan Brown's "Inferno" and the James Bond movie "From Russia with Love."
Discover the Basilica Cistern, an ancient infrastructure that has served Istanbul's water needs for centuries.
Witness Byzantine artworks, including the iconic Medusa heads and hundreds of illuminated columns.
Learn about the secrets of these subterranean structures as you navigate the underground site.
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Child policy
Children under 6 years are free of charge.
Good to know
Last admission is one hour before closing. Check the official website for the daily opening hours prior to your visit.
Voucher Use
Meet your guide at the Big Bus stop next to Sultanahmet park and show them your smartphone ticket
Make sure to be on time!
For under-12s, don't forget to bring a valid ID or passport to prove their age
Voucher Redemption Address
Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Big Bus Stop Sultanahmet Park
Cankurtaran Mh., No:, Atmeydanı Cd. No:1, 34122 Fatih, Istanbul
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Alemdar, Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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Fast confirmation of tickets, very enchanting and magical place. Didn’t want to leave.
Both were skip-the-line tickets so it saved me loads of time. The lines at the cistern were long, so the e tickets helped me to skip the long lines. We had a good time walking through both attractions. There was free WiFi at Hagia Sofia, and the walk through guide was great. Note that it will guide you to level 2, it was a pity they did not allow non-turkish citizens to enter the first level of the beautiful mosque.