BASILICA CISTERN (YEREBATAN SARAYI)

Visit the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern in Istanbul on a tour with priority entry tickets. Explore the heart of the old town of Sultanahmet and see the major highlights.

Visit Istanbul's Basilica Cistern, an underground reservoir with a mysterious ambiance. Skip the ticket line to explore Medusa heads, marble columns, and serene waters with a digital audio guide.

Explore the Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia Museum with combo tickets featuring skip-the-ticket-line entry

Experience the magnificence of Istanbul's skyline with a fast-access visit to the legendary Galata Tower. Standing tall for over six centuries at its prominent location, this towering landmark has etched itself as an enduring symbol of the city. Ascend to its terrace and see a panoramic vista that captures the essence of Istanbul's beauty: the historic peninsula, the majestic silhouette of the Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia, the meandering Bosphorus Strait, the iconic Bosphorus Bridge, the tranquil waters of the Marmara Sea, and the juxtaposition of the European and Asian quarters. Let the audio guide share fun tower facts, enlightening your visit with engaging narration and interesting tidbits along the way. Basilica Cistern From Dan Brown's widely acclaimed novel "Inferno" to the iconic 1963 James Bond film "From Russia With Love," the Basilica Cistern has long been embedded in popular culture. Gain skip-the-line access to this vast subterranean wonder, where you'll be welcomed by a subdued golden radiance reflecting off the water's surface. As you traverse the elevated wooden walkways amidst the 336 imposing columns upholding the structure, brace yourself to be mesmerized by the soft patter of water droplets trickling from the arched ceiling and the ethereal silhouettes of carp gliding through the water. Utilize the multilingual audio guide for an enriched experience.

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