Why choose this Istanbul tour ?
Discover the secrets beneath Istanbul on our guided Basilica Cistern tour. Explore shadowy columns, tranquil waters, and echoing chambers, and learn about the legendary Medusa heads and Roman engineering feats. Led by an expert guide, this experience brings the hidden world to life for an unforgettable visit.
✅ Skip-the-Line Access: Bypass the crowds and step directly into the Basilica Cistern for an exclusive experience.
✅ Unravel the Mystery of Medusa: Discover the myth and mystery behind the famous Medusa heads in the cistern’s depths.
✅ Expert Local Guide: Gain insight from a knowledgeable guide passionate about Istanbul’s hidden history.
✅ Explore a Hidden World Beneath Istanbul: Wander among towering columns, glistening waters, and atmospheric lighting that bring the cistern to life.
✅ Ancient Engineering Feats: Learn about the fascinating Roman techniques used to create this extraordinary underground structure.
⏱️ Duration: +30 Minutes
✨ English
❌ Entry Tickets
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What makes Basilica Cistern Tour: Discovering Medusa a unique experience ?
Prepare yourself for a deep mystery! Thanks to both “Inferno” movie with Tom Hanks and “007” with Sean Connery, the cistern is undoubtedly famous. People are desperately waiting their turn in hours of ques. In addition to having a total overview about fascinating stories of the cistern, we are not going to wait in the lines. So you can focus on your city more! Witness the detailed tours for Basilica Cistern with your expert tour guide. When your tour comes to an end inside the sites. From here, feel free to wander around on your own.
– Master on subject with facts and unknowns
– Learn the history with great range of analysis
– Save time by skipping the long ticket lines at the Basilica Cistern
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be inconvenient for guests with shortness of breath
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- Basilica Cistern Tour: Discovering Medusa
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Basilica Cistern Tour: Discovering Medusa Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Upgraded Experience With Tech
- Official Tour Guide
- 30 min. of active English guiding
- Skip the ticket line
Not Included
- Entry Tickets
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by atourguideinconstantinople.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Tickets are priced at 25€ per person and must be paid to the tour guide before the activity begins during the meeting. Due to the museum’s pricing policies, we cannot predict future entry fees, and these are not included in our services. Please note that the entry price may vary on the day of your visit, so we may need to collect the current entry fee at that time. All guests should come prepared to pay in cash at the meeting point.
The service has to be done with only tour guide. The tour guide will get you inside and after the tour is completed, you will have a chance to wander around.
