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Combo (Save 13%): Entry Tickets to Galata Tower with Optional Audio Guide + Skip-the-Line Tickets to Basilica Cistern

Father and son with backpacks facing Galata Tower in Istanbul.
Galata Tower exterior with nearby buildings in Istanbul under a clear blue sky.
Pillars inside the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul with reflections on the water.
Illuminated sculptures resembling jellyfish in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.

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4.2/5

(3,373)

Melinda H

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The skip the line ticket for the Bascilica Cistern was definitely worth it! We basically walked right in past a long line of people waiting to buy tickets on site. I would recommend taking a screenshot of the ticket barcodes in case your WiFi is iffy. The cistern itself was beautiful and the audio guide gave us plenty of interesting facts about its history.

Antonio C

Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
Accesso alla Basilica velocissimo grazie al biglietto salta la fila fatto von Headout. La fila era lunghissima, ma mio siamo entrati su una corsia laterale dedicata a prenotazioni on Line. Grazie Headout, grazie !!

Marija V

Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
We entered quickly, the line for previously bought tickets is much shorter than the regular line, so it's worth it. The place is very interesting to see. I recommend visiting.

Sara S

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We really appreciated not having to wait in line at all, and it was very easy to buy the tickets ahead of time! I will definitely use Headout again in the future.

Moulin P

Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
A stunning view of Istanbul from the top of this tower; the tour went smoothly. The only issue was a delay in receiving the ticket, which meant we had to wait to start the tour. A pleasant cruise

Rommel B

Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Visiting the Basilica Cistern was one of the highlights of our time in Istanbul. The experience was truly impressive from the moment we stepped inside. Walking through the massive underground space, surrounded by beautifully lit columns and reflections in the water, feels almost magical. The atmosphere is unique and very different from anything else in the city. One of the best parts was that we were able to enter without waiting in line, which made the visit even more enjoyable and relaxed. Once inside, you can take your time exploring, appreciating the architecture, and seeing details like the famous Medusa head columns. It’s an incredible historical place and absolutely worth visiting. Highly recommended for anyone coming to Istanbul.
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    Guests from Spain, Italy, United States and over 74 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Sara S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    We really appreciated not having to wait in line at all, and it was very easy to buy the tickets ahead of time! I will definitely use Headout again in the future.

    María D

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    Headout's customer service is absolutely terrible. There's no way to contact them after they mistakenly sent us tickets that didn't work. The claim that you can skip the line at Galata Tower is a lie. There's only one line! So in that regard, the benefits they advertise aren't even true. As for the palace, the Harem is the only part worth visiting to gain access, but they don’t explain how to do it very well either. They just send you to a location and that’s it. My review of this company is very negative, and I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT.

    Irmgard S

    Solo
    Verified booking
    Last week
    It wasn’t until after a long wait and thanks to the wonderful assistance of the staff at Hagia Sophia that I received the missing entry code for this remarkable mosque from the support team. I had already booked the combo tickets online two days earlier. Since I only had one day in Istanbul, this was very frustrating. I received the code for the Sunken Palace in time. Both attractions were fantastic, and the visit was worth it despite the delay.

    Melinda H

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    The skip the line ticket for the Bascilica Cistern was definitely worth it! We basically walked right in past a long line of people waiting to buy tickets on site. I would recommend taking a screenshot of the ticket barcodes in case your WiFi is iffy. The cistern itself was beautiful and the audio guide gave us plenty of interesting facts about its history.

    Antonio C

    Couple
    Verified booking
    2 days ago
    Accesso alla Basilica velocissimo grazie al biglietto salta la fila fatto von Headout. La fila era lunghissima, ma mio siamo entrati su una corsia laterale dedicata a prenotazioni on Line. Grazie Headout, grazie !!
  • Basilica Cistern

    Monday9:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 6:30pm
    Tuesday9:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 6:30pm
    Wednesday9:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 6:30pm
    Thursday9:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 6:30pm
    Friday9:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 6:30pm
    Saturday9:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 6:30pm
    Sunday9:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 6:30pm

    Galata Tower

    Monday8:30am - 11:00pm
    Tuesday8:30am - 11:00pm
    Wednesday8:30am - 11:00pm
    Thursday8:30am - 11:00pm
    Friday8:30am - 11:00pm
    Saturday8:30am - 11:00pm
    Sunday8:30am - 11:00pm
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you 1 day before the visit.

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    • Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

    Ticket redemption points

    Entry Tickets to Galata Tower with Optional Audio Guide

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

    Skip-the-Line Tickets to Basilica Cistern

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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