What's Included
- Admission
Galata Tower Ticket with Audioguide (COMBO: Basilica Cistern + Galata Tower)
4.9
1 hour 45 minutes
From
€82.04
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.
From€82.04
Adult
6–99 age
€82.04
Duration
1 hour 45 minutes
Meeting Point
Alemdar, Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul, TR
Experience details at a glance
Descend into the Basilica Cistern, the largest of the several hundred ancient cisterns in Istanbul, with a multilingual audio guide (entry from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM); and visit Galata Tower, one of the world's oldest towers offering panoramic views of the city. The attractions may be visited on the same day or on separate days within the voucher validity period.
Important Information
Good to know:
- Entrance is not permitted between 6:15PM and 7:15PM.
- Please check the official website for the daily opening hours.
About Basilica Cistern Skip the Line Ticket
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.
Highlights
View the 360-degree panorama of Istanbul's skyline and landscape.
Delve into the complex history of the city while taking in its modern charm.
See a unique blend of Byzantine, Genoese, and Ottoman architectural styles.
From
€82.04
per person
Adult
6–99 age
€82.04
Cancellation PolicyFree cancellation is not included for this option.
Duration
1 hour 45 minutes
Meeting Point
Alemdar, Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan Caddesi, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Istanbul, TR
From
€82.04