- Basilica Cistern - Explore the striking must-see place Basilica Cistern during your visit to Istanbul. Journey beneath the earth’s surface and admire the distinctive architecture while listening to your guide who will give you insights into the history of this place. Medusa heads’ mythology, movies made in here, Istanbul’s water infrastructure history with aqueducts.
- Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern
I want to pass on my knowledge and passion to my guests, ensuring +25 year of experience and offer a tour in safety and comfort; with friendly personal touches. We will visit the Basilica Cistern. Avoid the lengthy queues and explore the largest ancient water cistern housing two Medusa heads. Enhance your understanding of this cathedral-sized cistern by joining a guided tour conducted in English. Be captivated by the submerged palace and uncover an expansive man-made freshwater lake equivalent in size to two football fields. Experience elements of the cistern that played a prominent role in beloved James Bond film and Dan Brown movie. I will arrange the tour according to all guest’s needs and interests and use their time as efficient as possible. I will be designing program itineraries according to highlights and not waiting the ques, skiping the lines.
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia, and can be quite high humid
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.