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Basilica Cistern: Skip-the-Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Observe ancient columns and learn about historical water storage

Visit the Basilica Cistern under the streets of Istanbul. Observe the columns, including the Medusa heads, and learn about its role in serving as a water storage facility in Constantinople. A guide can provide context by sharing historical information about its construction and use during the Byzantine era.

What's included

  • Skip-the-line ticket to Basilica Cistern
  • English-speaking guide
  • Professional guide
What's excluded

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips

Basilica Cistern: Skip-the-Line Ticket + Guided Tour