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Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry and Audio Guide

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Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Fast-Track Entry and Audio Guide
4.4  / 51686 reviews

Enjoy total flexibility with this ticket valid all day during the opening times. Jump the queues, use the online ticket line, save up to 2 hours and and benefit from a free audio guide.

About this ticket

Free cancellation
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Valid 1 day
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Skip the ticket line
Audio guide included
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Siobhan – Ireland

Great to skip the long queue at entrance. Make sure to download audio guide in advance. However very helpful staff at entrance were helping anyone who had problems with the download. One hour plenty of time for visit.

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Siobhan – Ireland
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Volha – United States

This place is definitely a must see while visiting Istanbul! The fast-track entry saved us a lot of time and was worth the price.

V
Volha – United States

Experience

Highlights

  • Enjoy total flexibility: ticket is valid all day long, come whenever you want
  • Use the online ticket line and jump the ticket queue
  • Save at least 2 hours by not standing in the ticket line
  • Enjoy a free audio guide app in English, German, French, Italien, Spanish
  • Gain special insights with audioguide and take amazing pictures with Medusa Head

Full description

Explore the striking Basilica Cistern during your visit to Istanbul. Journey beneath the earth's surface and admire the distinctive architecture while listening to an audio guide that will give you insights into the history of this place. Journey back in time and discover the ancient Byzantine Empire. Make your way down the stairs and discover the Basilica Cistern beneath the streets of Istanbul. Wander through the ancient structure and admire the architecture and ornamentation including Medusa heads from Greek mythology. As you listen to the audio guide, learn more about the Basilica Cistern's fascinating history. Stay inside for as long as you want and take some great photos of one of the top attractions in Istanbul.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entry ticket with all-day validity
  • Audio guide in 5 languages
  • Hygenic audio guide on your own smartphone
  • Guided tour

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You will receive your tickets & audio guide instructions 1 day before the activity via eMail • If booking is for the same day, you will get the ticket immediately. Please check your eMail. Use the online ticket line and jump the queues.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Headphones
  • Charged Smartphone

Know before you go

  • Receive your tickets in a seperate email right after your order. If you booking is in a future date you will receive your tickets and audio guide instructions 1 day before the activity via email. Make sure you check your email.
  • There is limited internet access on the venue, please download the audio guide that instructed on the confirmation email before going to your attraction.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 1686 reviews

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Siobhan – Ireland1 November 2024  – Verified booking
Great to skip the long queue at entrance. Make sure to download audio guide in advance. However very helpful staff at entrance were helping anyone who had problems with the download. One hour plenty of time for visit.
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Volha – United States1 November 2024  – Verified booking
This place is definitely a must see while visiting Istanbul! The fast-track entry saved us a lot of time and was worth the price.
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Tiny – France3 November 2024  – Verified booking
The Basilica Cistern is beautiful. You can take nice pictures. The fast track is very useful as there are a lot of visitors.
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Product ID: 523484

Activity provider:Cosmic Tickets & Audios

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