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Basilica Cistern Guided Tour With Entry Ticket
Basilica Cistern Guided Tour – Explore Istanbul’s Hidden Underground
Days of the Week
Basilica Cistern Tour Times
Mondays
09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:45
Tuesdays
09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
Wednesdays
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 16:45
Thursdays
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 14:00, 15:15, 15:45, 16:30
Fridays
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:45, 16:30
Saturdays
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00, 15:30, 16:30, 17:00
Sundays
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:15, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at the Busforus Sultanahmet Stop (Old City).
Our guide will be easy to spot, holding an white Istanbul E-pass flag at the designated meeting spot.
The Busforus Old City Stop is conveniently located across from the Hagia Sophia, with noticeable red double-decker buses nearby.
Tour Highlights
Skip the long queues and dive right into exploring the largest ancient water cistern in Istanbul.
Marvel at the two famous Medusa heads, iconic symbols within the cistern.
Join an expert English-speaking guide for an in-depth look at this magnificent underground reservoir.
Be amazed by the scale of the subterranean "sunken palace", equivalent to two football fields in size.
Relive moments from the famed James Bond movies, shot within this historical site.
What's Included:
Entry to the Basilica Cistern
Skip-the-line access
20-minute guided tour with a professional English-speaking guide
What's Not Included:
Meals
Hotel transfers
Discover the Secrets of the Basilica Cistern
Beneath Istanbul’s bustling streets lies a hidden world rich in history and mystery—the Basilica Cistern. Once a vital water source for the city, it now stands as one of Istanbul’s most captivating underground landmarks. With our Basilica Cistern Guided Tour, step into this atmospheric wonder and discover the stories carved into its walls. Walk among the 336 towering columns, illuminated to reveal their intricate beauty, and encounter the legendary Medusa heads that guard the cistern's depths.