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Uncover Istanbul's hidden treasures with this cost-saving combo. Explore the Basilica Cistern with skip-the-line tickets and sail the picturesque Bosphorus Strait.
Highlights
Highlights
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Step into the Byzantine architectural wonder that is the Basilica Cistern with skip-the-line tickets, and explore one of the most-visited museums in Istanbul.
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Experience the mystery of the Medusa column bases in the Basilica Cistern, as your audio guide unravels intriguing theories about their origin.
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Board a 2-hour cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with an audio guide in 8 languages, offering a unique perspective of Istanbul’s beauty.
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Witness architectural gems like the Galata Tower, once the tallest building in Istanbul, and the Dolmabahce Palace, the residence of 6 Ottoman sultans.
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Fun fact: Each of the 336 columns of the Basilica Cistern is different from the other.
Inclusions
Inclusions
Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
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Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern
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Multilingual audio guide
Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
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2-hour Bosphorus cruise
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Audio guide available in 8 languages
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, they are valid for an extended period of time.
Ratings & Reviews
Ratings & Reviews
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Ticket Validity
Ticket Validity
These tickets are valid for an extended duration. The exact details will be present on the ticket.
Your experience
Your experience
Enjoy a cost-saving combo that gives you access to two of Istanbul's must-visit sites: the Basilica Cistern and a cruise along the Bosphorus. Delve into Istanbul's rich history and mesmerizing beauty with this combo.
Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
Step back in time with a tour of the Basilica Cistern, a marvel of 6th-century Byzantine architecture. With your skip-the-line tickets, gain immediate access to this cavernous subterranean beauty. Walk along wooden platforms, surrounded by 336 massive columns, while listening to the enchanting sounds of water dripping from the vaulted ceiling. Witness the famous Hen’s Eye Column and the mystifying Medusa Pillar Bases, and learn about their intriguing history through the multilingual audio guide.
Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
Next, sail away along the beautiful Bosphorus waterway. This 2-hour cruise offers stunning views of Istanbul's landmarks, including the iconic Hagia Sophia and the popular Ortaköy Mosque. You'll also pass the legendary Bosphorus Bridge, a testament to the city's connection between Europe and Asia. An audio guide available in 8 languages will provide intriguing insights about the attractions you'll pass by.
Sites you'll come across
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Galata Tower
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Dolmabahce Palace
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Ciragan Palace
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Ortaköy Mosque
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Bosphorus Bridge
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Beylerbeyi Palace
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Üsküdar
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Maiden Tower
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Topkapi Palace
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Hagia Sophia
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Seaside Villas
Operating hours
Operating hours
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
- It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
- Don’t forget to bring along your headphones to listen to the audio tour.
Accessibility
Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
- The attraction is wheelchair and stroller-accessible.
Additional information
Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
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The audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese.
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There is limited internet at the pier so please download the app before the tour.
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The app does not require internet once it has been downloaded but ensure you have activated GPS.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket redemption points
Basilica Cistern
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Show your ticket at Basilica Cistern.
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Address: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
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Landmark: In front of the Exit Gate of the Basilica.
Get directions to the redemption point
Bosphorus Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise
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Board your cruise at DENTUR Istanbul Welcome Card Kabatas Pier.
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Address: Ömer Avni, Mahallesi, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:3, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul.
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Landmark: It is located across tram line no 1 and the funicular, come to the wooden house behind the red petrol station and look for the Istanbul Welcome Card ticket window.
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