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Explore the Basilica Cistern at your leisure with skip-the-line tickets.

Highlights

• Optimize your time with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets.
• Appreciate the captivating architecture of the ancient cistern
• 36 grand columns, some adorned with the entrancing gaze of the legendary Medusa

Description

Admire the architecture and delve deeper into the history of this remarkable structure as you navigate through its intriguing spaces. Delve into the enigmatic depths of this subterranean marvel, once a vital lifeline for the inhabitants of Constantinople. Traverse softly illuminated chambers and be captivated by the spectacle of 336 grand columns, some adorned with the entrancing gaze of the legendary Medusa. Embark on a subterranean journey beneath the streets of Istanbul to uncover one of its foremost attractions.

Includes

Skip-the-line ticket to Basilica Cistern

Important Information

• Children aged 0-6 can enter for free. Tickets are only valid for the day shift between 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund