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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Explore the Basilica Cistern with professional licensed guide with 15 years of experience, officially licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Enjoy priority access without waiting in the regular ticket queue, then discover the cistern’s fascinating history, architecture, Medusa heads, and hidden stories with your private guide.
What's included
Professional Licensed Guide
Fast Entry
Skip the ticket line
Basilica Cistern €42 Euro Entry Ticket
What to expect
Basilica Cistern
45m · Admission ticket included
Enjoy priority access without waiting in the regular ticket line, allowing you to spend more time exploring and less time waiting. During the visit, your licensed guide will bring the history, architecture, columns, sculptures, and fascinating stories of the cistern to life.
Explore the famous Medusa heads, the monumental marble columns, and the unique atmosphere of this extraordinary underground water reservoir while learning about its construction, purpose, and role throughout Istanbul’s history
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
I’ll be waiting for you at the exit gate of The Basilica Cistern is located right next to Hagia Sophia
End point
At the exit of Basilica Cistern
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
