Meet your guide at the basilica, skip the long lines and visit the biggest ancient water cistern built in 336 with the two very famous Medusa heads the easy way.

The Basilica Cistern is one of the most visited museums in Istanbul. Especially in spring, summer and fall there are very long queues in front of the ticket office. You get inside the basilica the fastest way. After your museum tour, you can stay inside as long as you want and discover the venue on your own pace and listen to the stories included in the audio guide app on your own smartphone.

Highlights

You will spend less time queuing, and get inside the fastest way
You can explore the basilica until the closing time
You will satisfy your curiosity with an official Basilica Cistern tour guide

Wichtig zu wissen

Know in advance:

With the audio guide app, you'll skip the ticket lines. But, the security line cannot be skipped, and during high season the security check can take up to 30 minutes