Combos

Combo (Save 16%): Galata Tower Tickets + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets

Portrait of beautiful mother and son tourists with view of Galata tower in Beyoglu, Istanbul

Tourist admiring Beautiful Cistern in Istanbul

Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern tour in Istanbul, showcasing historic architecture and cultural landmarks.

Gain bird’s eye view of Istanbul on Galata Tower and get skip-the-line tickets to the 6th century Basilica Cistern with this cost-saving combo.

Highlights

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.
Spot iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Topkapi Palace while benefiting from an informative audio guide detailing tower facts.
Tour the expansive Basilica Cistern, the largest ancient water reservoir, and enrich your experience with a multilingual audio guide available in 8 languages.
See the renowned Hen’s Eye Column and Medusa Pillar Bases, immortalized in numerous Hollywood films for their iconic presence.
Fun fact: The cistern is has the capacity to hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cubic feet) of water.

Inclusions

Galata Tower

Entry to Galata Tower
Downloadable audio guide
Express elevator to the lookout platform of the Galata Tower

Basilica Cistern

Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern
Instant mobile ticket

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Janine

5/5

Nov, 2024

The pre-loaded audio was excellent and saved me around £8 extra buying earphones from the kiosk. The description leading up to the tower was great to listen to whilst in the queue. I would have liked the audio to tell me which window to look out of to see each of the historical sites below. Just saying "look north" meant nothing to me. So I had to walk around trying to find them.

Tetiana

5/5

Nov, 2024

It's really good experience,not only because it was super fast and easy, but also Basilica cistern worth every spend cents.

Ann

4/5

Oct, 2024

The Citernes are worth visiting. However, it is recommended that you take an audio guide. Or visit the Citernes with a guide. In just under an hour you can visit the Citernes.

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Ricardo

3/5

Oct, 2024

The place is beautiful and interesting. There is little information on the site. In my case I researched the information on the site on my own.

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Alexander

5/5

Oct, 2024

When I saw the line of people waiting to buy tickets, I thought, "Oh no! This is going to take a long time". Then I saw the online opportunity on a sign. The online tickets were easy to buy because your e-commerce design was very simple. In just a few minutes, I walked right past the line to the entrance and showed them the e-ticket on my phone. I was in! I'd recommend this to everyone.

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Your experience

Galata Tower

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.

Operating hours

Basilica Cistern

Monday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Tuesday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Wednesday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Thursday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Friday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Saturday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM
Sunday	09:00 AM - 10:00 PM	last entry 06:30 PM

Galata Tower

Monday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday	08:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Know before you go

What to bring

Galata Tower

Remember to bring your earphones.

Basilica Cistern

It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Additional information

Galata Tower

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.
Please check your voucher for the audio guide instructions.