This cost-saving combo gives a bird’s eye view of Istanbul on Galata Tower and get skip-the-line tickets to the 6th-century Basilica Cistern.
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Experience Istanbul from a different perspective atop the Galata Tower, where an express elevator ride takes you to the lookout platform for a hassle-free view.
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Spot iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Topkapi Palace while benefiting from an informative audio guide detailing tower facts.
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Tour the expansive Basilica Cistern, the largest ancient water reservoir, and enrich your experience with a multilingual audio guide available in 8 languages.
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See the renowned Hen’s Eye Column and Medusa Pillar Bases, immortalized in numerous Hollywood films for their iconic presence.
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Fun fact: The cistern is has the capacity to hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cubic feet) of water.
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Galata Tower
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Entry tickets to Galata Tower
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Multilingual audio guide
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Express elevator to the lookout platform of the Galata Tower
Basilica Cistern
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Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern
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Instant mobile ticket
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Multilingual audio guide
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, Spain, Italy and over 88 countries have loved this experienceMatthew
Oct, 2024
We booked last minute and were still able to see everything we wanted to. Ticketing was straightforward. The Topkapi Palace tour was what we hoped for: descriptive, informative, and quick so we could go exploring on our own. Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cisterns were amazing to witness. Thank you for helping to make this a good experience.Elsa
Oct, 2024
Everything was great, no queues to get in and , seeing the Basilica cistern is the most beautiful thing I have done on the trip. Thank you .View original review in Spanish
Aparna
Oct, 2024
Awesome experience. We went to Hagia Sofia at about 11 am . The line with online tickets was also long but with our tickets we got to get in very fast and smooth . At basilica , again the line was more then one hour wait , but with our skip the line tickets , we went inside in like 5 mins , the gate keeper stopped everyone and let us go in first, as they were skip the line tickets. Very smooth process of booking and having the app on phone was very helpful and fast.
Marcus
Oct, 2024
Everything went smooth, from entrance to finish! A little bit complicated until I discovered how to download the audio guide.Taelemans
Sep, 2024
It was worth seeing it. Luckily we had bought a skip the line ticket so we didn't have to queue. The space inside was overwhelming and the colour gradations on the artworks beautiful.
Galata Tower
Experience the magnificence of Istanbul's skyline with entry 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 multilingual audio guide share fun tower facts, enlightening your visit with engaging narration and interesting tidbits.
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 pattern 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.
What to bring
Galata Tower
- Remember to bring your earphones.
Basilica Cistern
- It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Additional information
Galata Tower
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Please note that there is mostly no internet or very little signal in the museum. Please download the Audio Guide App on your own smartphone before your visit.
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Please check your voucher for the audio guide instructions.
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Final confirmation and vouchers will be sent to you 1 day before the visit.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Ticket Redemption Points
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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