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Skip-the-Line Tickets to Basilica Cistern

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Francisco Merino

Francisco

4/5

Oct, 2024

Very nice visit of the Cistern. It is not very clear where to meet the guide and then we walk back to the original gate.
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Matthew Timmermann

Matthew

4/5

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 Antonia Mateo Díaz

Elsa

5/5

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 .
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LinhDan Nguyen

Linhdan

5/5

Oct, 2024

Obtaining tickets was very easy but app said we needed earphones but we didn't because it was a guided tour. Need speaker and headphones for guide. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable
Aparna Tandon

Aparna

5/5

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 OCTAVIA ANA

Marcus

5/5

Oct, 2024

Everything went smooth, from entrance to finish! A little bit complicated until I discovered how to download the audio guide.
Shirley Tainton

Shirley

5/5

Oct, 2024

Head out tickets definitely helped to move in quicker... The Cistern is superb. It does have stairs and no lift. Once down there it's all flat and imposing and amazing. Been to Istanbul 3 times not sure why I haven't been in here but it sure was worth it!!!
Taelemans Linda

Taelemans

4/5

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.
Marcin Rau

Marcin

5/5

Sep, 2024

Visiting the Basilica Cistern is like stepping into a level of Assassin's Creed, where history and mystery meet in a subterranean labyrinth. Just as the game brings ancient cities to life, the cistern offers a palpable sense of Istanbul's storied past. It's a must-see for anyone who wants to dive deep into the city's heritage, much like a gamer loves to explore every corner of a meticulously crafted virtual world.
Agripina Kieber

Agripina

5/5

Sep, 2024

Basilika Cistern was fascinating. The skip the line ticket was super, we really didn't have to go through the long queue.
Melinda Corcoran

Melinda

4/5

Sep, 2024

Our guide was lovely and gave us plenty of information about the history of the Cistern. It's a beautiful place to visit.
Marianne Nightingale

Marianne

5/5

Sep, 2024

No problem with getting tickets where we really did avoid the queue. It had not worked previously at the Hagia Sofia so we were really happy to just walk in and out without any problems. Our audio didn't work but we read all the information inside, which was helpful.
Sherree Dalton

Sherree

5/5

Sep, 2024

The cistern experience was absolutely superb and a bonus was the sculpture art installations set among the marble columns. A must visit when you visit Istanbul.
Ivan Ivanov

Ivan

5/5

Aug, 2024

Me and my wife had a wonderful experience at Basilica Cistern Istanbul. It's our first time using Headout - everything was just perfect - from the reservation and information provided to the skipping the line. Highly recommended!
Suceveanu Gabriela Diana

Suceveanu

5/5

Aug, 2024

A fairy-tale atmosphere, special architecture enhanced by works of art that subtly reveal themselves, enhancing the magic of the place
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Sandra Nunes

Sandra

5/5

Aug, 2024

Very easy to use. I recommend this app I bought two tickets to see Basilica cistern with guide,it was a amazing experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Christoph Fontanive

Christoph

5/5

Aug, 2024

Despite the long queue, we got in straight away with the fast track tickets without queuing! It worked out great and Basilica Cisterna is absolutely worth a visit 🙏🏼
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Witold Zbigniew Perski

Witold

5/5

Aug, 2024

I enjoyed it very much. A tremendous experience and fascination with this facility, it made an incredible impression on me. The engineering solutions for those times are overwhelmingly impressive. Regarding the entrance to the site after purchasing a ticket through the application, it occurred smoothly without any problems. I recommend visiting this magnificent historical facility.🙂
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Karen Porter

Karen

5/5

Aug, 2024

I loved the otherworldliness of the Cistern. The lights and the contemporary art was a lovely addition. The skip the queue line was so quick and easy. Our guide was able to get in for free and explain everything to us too. A great experience!
Maria ONTAÑON

Maria

5/5

Aug, 2024

Very fast entry and the auto guide is easy to set up and operate and provides interesting information as you walk through the Cistern.
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