Basilica Cistern Tickets

Begin your experience at the Blue Mosque, where over 20,000 hand-painted tiles and stained-glass windows create a calm, glowing space of worship and design.

Take in the grandeur of Hagia Sophia’s Upper Gallery, look up at its golden mosaics, and uncover centuries of imperial history with your audio guide.

Explore the hidden terrains of the Basilica Cistern, where rows of ancient columns stand in water and the haunting Medusa heads wait in the shadows.

Enjoy the comfort of exploring Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line tickets, and an option to choose between an expert guided tour or a multilingual audio guided tour.

Skip the line at three iconic Istanbul landmarks with a single discounted combo ticket, complete with an included audio guide.

Descend into the Basilica Cistern, the city’s ancient underground water system, and catch a glimpse of the mysterious Medusa heads.

Admire Hagia Sophia’s Byzantine mosaics, minarets, and layered Ottoman history in the famous Upper Gallery area.

For more history, continue to explore Topkapi Palace’s courtyards and Ottoman treasures at your own pace.

Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern’s Medusa heads remain a mystery. No one knows where they came from or why they are sideways!

Get skip-the-line tickets to explore two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with a single cost-effective combo, including immersive audio guides.

Descend into the Basilica Cistern and wander among its eerie marble columns, spotting the mysterious Medusa heads.

Marvel at Hagia Sophia, a breathtaking blend of Byzantine and Ottoman design, and visit the Upper Gallery for views of its golden mosaics.

Explore both sites at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide that brings centuries of history to life.

Pre-reserved tickets let you skip the ticket lines and spend more time exploring Istanbul’s most celebrated historic sites.

Start your journey with a professional guide who leads your small group directly into each landmark for a seamless visit.

Access the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern, with expert commentary bringing each location’s story to life.

Enjoy clear audio throughout the tour with provided headsets, making it easy to catch every detail in busy or quiet spaces.

Small-group format means more personal attention from your guide and a chance to ask questions along the way.

Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern to start your guided tour, valid for 3 days.

Reap the benefits of a guided tour included in this ticket which can be availed for 3 museums.

Choose to visit the sites on one single day or on separate days with the flexibility of this ticket.

Feel free to explore the museums after the guided tour and learn interesting facts about them with the help of the audio guides available in 9 different languages.

Build an Istanbul itinerary around 100+ attractions, experiences, and tours, with a 2, 3, 5, or 7-day pass for consecutive calendar days.

Bring together palace visits, museum entry, landmark tours, Bosphorus cruises, cultural shows, workshops, and hop-on hop-off sightseeing in one pass.

See Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çamlıca Tower, and more during your selected pass duration.

Access your digital pass by email, check attraction instructions in the customer panel, and reserve selected experiences before your visit.

Explore one of the oldest cities in the world on a 6-hour walking tour with a local guide unveiling its Byzantine and Ottoman histories.

Witness the Blue Mosque's cascading blue tiles and imagine the roar of crowds at the Hippodrome's Obelisk, a remnant of Byzantine glory.

Learn how the Basilica Cistern once supplied water for all of Constantinople and serviced the Ottoman’s grand jewel, the Topkapi Palace.

Keep an eye out for Istanbul's stray cats as you walk through the city, often seen lounging in sunny spots or interacting with locals.

Fun fact: The Obelisk was built in Egypt around 1479 BC and traveled over 2,000 miles by ship to its current location, where it was erected in the 4th century AD.