Highlights
- Visit the historic Theodosius Cistern
- Included multilingual audio guide
- Upgrade with optional Basilica Cistern & audio guide entry
- Discover two remarkable Byzantine cisterns
- Explore at your own pace
Description
Step beneath the streets of Istanbul and discover the hidden world of the Theodosius Cistern, one of the city's oldest and best-preserved underground reservoirs.
Explore this fascinating Byzantine masterpiece at your own pace with the included multilingual audio guide, bringing its history, architecture, and engineering to life.
Enhance your experience by selecting the optional upgrade to visit the world-famous Basilica Cistern, home to hundreds of ancient columns, atmospheric lighting, and the legendary Medusa heads.
Together, these remarkable landmarks reveal the extraordinary underground heritage of ancient Constantinople.
Includes
Entry to the Theodosius Cistern
Multilingual audio guide
Optional entry to the Basilica Cistern & audio guide (if selected)
Digital QR ticket
Skip the ticket purchase line
Excludes
Live guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Important Information
- Select the option with or without Basilica Cistern when booking.
Your GetYourGuide voucher is not valid for entry.
Your QR ticket and audio guide instructions will be emailed by Cosmic Tickets & Audios at 6:00 PM (local time) one day before your visit. Same-day bookings receive them shortly after confirmation.
Skip the ticket purchase line and proceed directly to the security checkpoint.
All visitors must pass mandatory security screening.
Security lines cannot be skipped and may be longer during peak periods.
Wear comfortable shoes, as some areas may be damp or uneven.
The Basilica Cistern is within a short walking distance of the Theodosius Cistern.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
