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BESTI booked a fast track ticket through Wag, so I was able to enter right away. I was in and out in just five minutes, which was a huge time saver. When there are a lot of tourists, you'll really regret not doing this. Once inside, the ceiling and pillars are so magnificent that all the photos look like a movie. The lights reflecting on the water are beautiful, and even on a hot day, the coolness was perfect. The quiet inside is perfect for taking your time and appreciating the view. I highly recommend going!
Yerebatan Cistern,
Fast-Track & Audio Guide
Enjoy the popular Istanbul attraction, the Yerebatan Cistern!
The Basilica Cistern is a must-visit attraction in Istanbul, along with Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. With this fast-track ticket, you can skip the line and enter quickly, plus enjoy an in-depth experience with the included audio guide.

Recommended Istanbul Attraction,
Yerebatan Cistern
The Yerebatan Cistern is a historical underground reservoir located in Istanbul, designed to solve the city's water supply problems during the Byzantine Empire. Today, it is a popular attraction for tourists visiting Istanbul, hosting various art exhibitions and concerts. You can feel a mysterious and magnificent atmosphere with its colorful lighting.
Istanbul's Largest Reservoir

The Basilica Cistern is the largest reservoir in Istanbul, with a total area of 9,800㎡ and a capacity to store approximately 80,000 tons of water. The Basilica Cistern has more than 300 marble columns arranged at regular intervals, supporting the ceiling of the reservoir. Among them, the column base with the Medusa head is the most famous point in the reservoir, so don't miss it!
007 Filming Location

The Yerebatan Cistern is worth visiting not only for its dreamy lighting and atmosphere, huge size, and Medusa head columns, but also because it has appeared in several movies and novels. Most notably, this reservoir was used as a backdrop in the James Bond movie 007.
Address :
Basilica Cistern
Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
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Operating Hours :
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Basilica Cistern


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