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Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tour: An Intriguing Journey into History and Architecture
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156 Ratings
Fatih
Embark on a captivating journey through history and architecture with a skip-the-line tour of the Basilica Cistern. Discover the intriguing stories behind this ancient marvel and marvel at its unique features, including the medusa-head column bases. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the essence of historical architecture and capture stunning photographs!
Duration:
30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica Cistern - You will meet with our guide at the meeting point and continue to the museum. The guide will explain the history of the place and the tour will end at the museum.
What's Included
- Admission to Basilica Cistern
- Professional licensed guide
What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Meal
Additional Information
Discover the ancient cistern escorted by an expert guide with priority access to bypass long queue lines. Its unique history pulls adventurers from around the world to witness its majesty firsthand. Walking on elevated wooden walkways with water droplets falling from the vaulted ceilings adds to the captivating allure of this historical marvel. If capturing captivating images is your forte, the medusa-head column foundations will indeed enthrall you.
Location
At Meydanı Cd No:3
At Meydanı Caddesi
At the Busforus (Red Double-decker Bus) Stop across the Hagia Sophia in Sultanahmet Square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(156 Ratings)
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Mary_a
Jun 18, 2024
We did skip the line! - It was great to meet up with the small group and walk into the entry. The line was long and the day was hot - we breezed right through. A nice orientation by our guide - not too long or wordy - but enough for basic information and we really enjoyed the experience and Viator!
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Dominicac816
Jun 17, 2024
Skip the queue! You’re crazy not to - Skipping the line was extremely helpful on a hot day! Guide was knowledgeable and gave us a quick summation of the history, and then let us roam at our own pace. It was great and well worth it
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Pro_n
Jun 13, 2024
Worth a visit!! - Booked 9am, 0 wait time, no lining up at all. Guide was friendly and gave us a great backstory for the basilica cistern.
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Katherine_h
Jun 8, 2024
Lovely visit to Basilica Cistern - The guide did a wonderful job of conveying just the right amount of information for all of us, before letting us wander around the cistern on our own (which was a real highlight).
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Daliar_m
May 31, 2024
The cisterns in Istanbul - It was great to skip the lines and we did it early in the morning. The guide was knowledgeable and interested in explaining the site.
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Alanc_t
May 30, 2024
A good overview of a historical monument - This tour is extremely well planned and interesting. With a prebook tour it’s significantly easier to enter as there tends to be a very long line for the entry
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Magdalena_d
Jun 21, 2024
Cistern - must see - The Basilica Cistern is a must see experience. I would rather recommend audio system than the guide.
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Luiz_e
Jun 6, 2024
Too short - Tour guide helps you to enter the place and then gives you a 10 minutes briefing. And that is it……..
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Roslyn_f
May 30, 2024
Expensive way to skip the long queue - The venue is amazing and being able to skip the very long lines was helpful however don't expect an extensive guide.
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Brian_m
May 26, 2024
Our guide gave a very... - Our guide gave a very brief overview of the cistern & the rest we were on our own. We were amazed with the beauty of the cistern. Touring this cistern is well worth it.
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