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Combo (Save 5%): Basilica Cistern Tickets + Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Guided tour group exploring Basilica Cistern in Istanbul with Medusa head column.

Basilica Cistern statue and columns, Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour.

Tourists enjoying views of Istanbul from a hop-on hop-off bus near the Bosphorus.

Tourists on Istanbul hop-on hop-off bus with Bosphorus Bridge in background.

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Score big savings on your Istanbul tour with this combo! Visit the Basilica Cistern and cruise the city's sites on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour.

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Jan S

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2026年5月

Miałem wątpliwości przed zakupem biletu online, bo mnogość stron je oferujących, w przeróżnych cenach, sugerowała możliwość szwindlu. Jednakże gigantyczna kolejka do Cysterny Bazyliki i deszcz zmotywowały mnie do działania i po prostu zapytałem bileterkę obsługującą wejście bez kolejki, czy zakup na Headout jest bezpieczny. 5 minut później miałem bilety w telefonie i byliśmy w śtodku. Różnica w cenie około 10 zł, przy cenie biletu na poziomie 200, nic nie znaczy wobec możliwości wejścia bez kolejki.

Dharamvir N

Couple

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2026年5月

How easy it was to enter hassle-free. Security staff in particular were very understanding and kind as my 2nd ticket was not scanning correctly so they brought me and my wife to one side and I showed them proof of purchase and they were happy to let comtnue to skip the line.Staff were warm and inviting.

Chrysoula C

Group

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3周前

Great experience fantastic place and with skip the line was perfect!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Jill F

Couple

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3周前

Very easy! Secured the tickets that morning and got in relatively quickly. There was a short delay when our tickets were scanned but resolved in short order.

Gwyneth W

Couple

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3周前

Booked onto the red tour and were initially told that 2 stops were closed due to a football match taking place. However at the point where the routes diverge we ended up on the blue tour. It seemed that the rest of the red tour was shut. Having spoken to the guides at the end of the trip they extended our ticket for the next day so that we could actually do the tour we wanted. Full marks for customer service.

Jeffrey L

Couple

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2026年5月

Despite a very slow and rocky start, I did enjoy the tour once it got going. There were plenty of buses and tour narrative was good. I started my tour in the AM at Galataport. There was a problem with one of the buses. I waited 1 hour for a new bus, some waited 2 hours. The crew gave little info as to what was going on. The communication and language barrier was very frustrating

Descend into Basilica Cistern's ancient marvel holding 80,000 cubic meters of water and whispering tales of Roman engineering.

For 1500 years, 336 marble pillars and twin Medusa heads have guarded the Cistern, inviting tourists to unlock the mysteries of its underground oasis.

Zip between 11 key spots on a hop-on hop-off bus tour running every half hour, from the aromatic Spice Bazaar to Hagia Sophia's grandeur.

Let Istanbul's skyline unfold from an open-top deck as you listen to centuries of stories with an audio guide, turning sightseeing into time travel.

Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern has appeared in various films and books, including Dan Brown's "Inferno".

Basilica Cistern

Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern (Close to stop #1 Sultanahmet)

Audio guide in English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Iranian, Arabic & Turkish

Istanbul HOHO

1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass

Audio guide in English, German, Russian, French, Spanish, Iranian, Arabic & Turkish

Free earphones

Istanbul HOHO

Entry to attractions

Guided visits inside attractions

这些机票不能取消或改期。

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Chrysoula C
Group
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3周前
Great experience fantastic place and with skip the line was perfect!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Jazmin S
Group
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2026年5月
Beautiful! A must see while in Turkey. Definitely preorder your tickets beforehand to avoid the long lines!!!!! A wonderful experience!
Jan S
Couple
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2026年5月
Miałem wątpliwości przed zakupem biletu online, bo mnogość stron je oferujących, w przeróżnych cenach, sugerowała możliwość szwindlu. Jednakże gigantyczna kolejka do Cysterny Bazyliki i deszcz zmotywowały mnie do działania i po prostu zapytałem bileterkę obsługującą wejście bez kolejki, czy zakup na Headout jest bezpieczny. 5 minut później miałem bilety w telefonie i byliśmy w śtodku. Różnica w cenie około 10 zł, przy cenie biletu na poziomie 200, nic nie znaczy wobec możliwości wejścia bez kolejki.
Gwyneth W
Couple
确认预订
3周前
Booked onto the red tour and were initially told that 2 stops were closed due to a football match taking place. However at the point where the routes diverge we ended up on the blue tour. It seemed that the rest of the red tour was shut. Having spoken to the guides at the end of the trip they extended our ticket for the next day so that we could actually do the tour we wanted. Full marks for customer service.
Jeffrey L
Couple
确认预订
2026年5月
Despite a very slow and rocky start, I did enjoy the tour once it got going. There were plenty of buses and tour narrative was good. I started my tour in the AM at Galataport. There was a problem with one of the buses. I waited 1 hour for a new bus, some waited 2 hours. The crew gave little info as to what was going on. The communication and language barrier was very frustrating

See Istanbul's engineering Marvel Basilica Cistern and hop between 11 prime Istanbul sights at your own pace, all with this super budget-friendly combo that'll save you some kaching!

Basilica Cistern

Step into the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century Byzantine masterpiece hiding beneath Istanbul's bustling streets. Once providing water to the Great Palace of Constantinople, this underground marvel spans nearly 10,000 square meters, supported by 336 intricately designed marble columns. Its atmospheric lighting, tranquil water, and columns create an almost dreamlike ambiance. You can wander along raised wooden platforms, hearing the soft echo of water droplets while spotting fish swimming through the shallow reservoir. Adding to the intrigue are the two mysterious Medusa head pillars, inviting countless theories about their symbolism. The Basilica has even been featured in pop culture, from Dan Brown’s Inferno to James Bond’s From Russia With Love. The hauntingly beautiful blend of architecture, history, and mystery makes the Basilica Cistern an unforgettable stop for any traveler exploring Istanbul.

Istanbul HOHO

Discover Istanbul’s iconic European-Asian blend on this hop-on hop-off journey aboard a comfy double-decker bus. Board from any of the 11 stops and hop off wherever your heart takes you! At Sultanahmet, see the shimmering domes of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia catch your eye. In Eminönü, grilled fish aromas fill the air along the lively waterfront. Pass through Galataport’s sleek vibe, ending at Dolmabahçe Palace, where glittering chandeliers and lush gardens await.

Schedule

First Bus: 10am from Taksim Sqaure/Sultanahmet

Last Bus: 4:45pm from Taksim Sqaure/Sultanahmet

Frequency: every 45 minutes

Popular stops: Taksim Square, Beylerbeyi Palace, Spice Bazaar & Dolmabahce Palace

Click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Additional information

Basilica Cistern

It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Specific details related to Basilica Cistern will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Istanbul HOHO

-The routes, stops and departure times may change temporarily under uncontrollable circumstances.

During peak hours, seating cannot be guaranteed on both decks.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Ticket Redemption Points

Busforus 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul

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

Skip-the-Line Tickets to Basilica Cistern

Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card tour guide that has red flag in front of the Exit Gate of the Basilica Cistern.

Address: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point