Basilica Cistern
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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.
From￥275.79Per Person
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What's included in Basilica Cistern
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- What you can expect -
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.
- Important Info -
Child policy:
- Children under 6 years are free of charge.
Good to know:
- Please note that this skip-the-line admission allows you to bypass the ticket counter queue and proceed directly to the Basilica Cistern entrance. However, you will still need to wait in line for security checks.
- Last admission is one hour before closing. Check the official website for the daily opening hours prior to your visit.
Inclusions
- Admission
- Items not mentioned in product description
- Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
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Meeting / End Points
- Alemdar, Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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