Basilica Cistern Tickets

Skip the long lines and discover one of the most-visited museums in Istanbul.

Learn more about the Basilica Cistern’s history and the outstanding engineering prowess of the Byzantines.

Witness the famous Hen’s Eye Column and Medusa Pillar Bases, which have been featured in several Hollywood films.

Opt for the multilingual audio guide to gain intriguing insights into the museum and its exhibits.

You can make your experience even better by upgrading your ticket to include a guided tour of Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque.

Experience the magic of the Basilica Cistern as you skip the queue and explore the ancient water storage, marveling at the 336 massive columns.

Immerse yourself in the mystery of the sideways Medusa head columns in the Basilica Cistern and listen to the intriguing theories from your multilingual audio guide.

Bypass the crowds with skip-the-line entry to the world-renowned Hagia Sophia, a monument that has served as a church, a mosque, and now a museum.

Admire the intricate mosaics and the imperial dome of Hagia Sophia at your own pace, equipped with an informative audio guide available in 23 languages.

Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern, known as the 'Sunken Palace', is capable of holding 80,000 cubic meters of water, enough to fill around 32 Olympic-sized swimming pools!

Explore the opulent Topkapi Palace, including the Harem, and marvel at holy relics like the Prophet Muhammad's mantle.

The Hagia Sophia's dome reveals its storied history with its mosaics of Christian Seraphims and inscriptions of Quranic verses.

Descend into the mysterious Basilica Cistern, an ancient water reservoir, and spot the upside-down Medusa head carvings.

Learn how the Byzantine-built Basilica and Hagia Sophia were repurposed and preserved by the Ottomans with audio guides for all three sites.

Did you know? The upside-down Medusa head in the Basilica Cistern wasn't a mistake. Some believe it was placed that way to ward off evil spirits.

Enjoy fast-track entry into Basilica Cistern, one of the largest cisterns located in Istanbul with vaulted ceilings and raised wooden platforms with an expert guide.

Discover the heritage of a once-great Ottoman Empire and Istanbul’s spiritual side at the amazing Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Experience skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia and listen to how it was once a church and later became a mosque, and finally a museum.

Learn about the history and architecture of Hagia Sophia from your insightful audio guide.

Fun Fact: The Blue mosque was located on a square known as the Sultanahmet Square, originally known as the Hippodrome of Constantinople and used to be a huge stadium for chariot races.

Skip the winding queues at the ancient Basilica Cistern, one of Istanbul’s hidden underground reservoirs.

Admire the amazing Byzantine artworks, including the many illuminated columns and the Medusa heads.

Learn about the fascinating history of the cistern from your expert English-speaking local guide.

Enhance your experience with a guided tour of the iconic Hagia Sophia and the grand Blue Mosque.

Fun fact: Dan Brown’s Inferno and James Bond’s From Russia with Love were filmed here.

Enjoy a guided Old City tour, Blue Mosque visit, Basilica Cistern exploration, and a serene Bosphorus Cruise, led by an expert English-speaking guide.

Witness the Ottoman architecture of the Blue Mosque with its graceful domes and 6 minarets with Iznik tiles in vibrant blues, greens, and turquoises.

Benefit from skip-the-line access to the Basilica Cistern’s eerie, ancient underground chambers with an audio guide and explore Old City’s vibrant shops, hotels, and eateries.

In a serene Bosphorus Cruise, take in views of historic bridges and opulent palaces. Opt for the sunset cruise and watch the city glow in hues of gold.

Did you know? The two Medusa columns in the Basilica Cistern are reused from an older building. The Romans commonly recycled architectural elements in this way.

Discover Istanbul with the MegaPass! Choose 2, 4, or 9 attractions including museums, guided tours, Bosphorus cruises, national palaces, and Hamam baths.

Skip the lines to the attractions and spend your precious time exploring Turkish culture, architecture, and cuisine, saving up to 37%.

Choose your preferred experiences: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahce Palace, Whirling Dervish Show, Turkish bath, or a dinner cruise.

The pass is valid for 7 days, offering maximum flexibility, and includes a complimentary Bosphorus Cruise ticket and a guided tour of the Blue Mosque.

Get access to a 5-ride transport card, route maps, and a digital guidebook—everything you need for a great experience!

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Istanbul’s top attractions – Topkapi Palace and Basicilia Cistern, a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise, and guided tours of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.

With a validity of 3 days, use this ticket to explore each site at your own pace or do all tours in one day with the same tour guide in 5 hours.

Listen to the famed history of these famous landmarks from your expert English-speaking guide and an audio guide app available in 8 languages.

Relax, as you sail away on the Bosphorus waterway on a 90-minute cruise and take in the spectacular beauty of Istanbul.

Did you know? Istanbul was once the capital city of three empires – Roman, Latin, and Ottoman.