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Istanbul Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket (Audio Guide or English Guided Tour Option)
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Historic SiteIstanbul: Basilica Cistern or Theodosius Cistern Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
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- Not Included
- Varies by options
- Cancellation available
- Korean,English,Japanese,Chinese,Spanish,French,German,Italian,Portuguese
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Highlights
This ticket lets you choose one of two Byzantine-era cisterns hidden beneath Istanbul's old city. At the Basilica Cistern, famous for its hundreds of ancient columns, atmospheric lighting and legendary Medusa heads, you get priority entry without waiting at the ticket office and can explore with a multilingual audio guide (including Korean). The Theodosius Cistern is one of the oldest and best-preserved cisterns in Istanbul, where you can see Byzantine architecture and engineering up close. Enter any time during opening hours on your selected date and explore at your own pace.
Program
Explore a Byzantine underground cistern
with an audio guide
Descend beneath the streets of Istanbul to discover the underground heritage of ancient Constantinople. When booking, choose either the Basilica Cistern or the Theodosius Cistern, then enter any time during opening hours on your selected date and explore freely. With a digital QR ticket, you skip the ticket office line and go straight to security.
Look for the Medusa heads at the Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern is Istanbul's best-known underground cistern, lined with hundreds of ancient columns. Walk among the softly lit columns and see the legendary Medusa head carvings. This option includes a priority entry ticket and a free multilingual audio guide (including Korean) that you can use directly on your smartphone.
Learn about the history and architecture of the Theodosius Cistern
The Theodosius Cistern is one of the oldest and best-preserved underground cisterns in Istanbul. The audio guide brings its history, architecture and engineering to life. The two cisterns are a short walk from each other.
※ Some areas may be damp or uneven.
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What's Included
- Entry to the Theodosius Cistern
- Multilingual audio guide
- Entry to the Basilica Cistern (option) and audio guide (if selected)
- Digital QR ticket
- Skip the ticket office line
What's Not Included
- Live guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
- Enter with the QR ticket and audio guide instructions sent by email at 6:00 PM local time the day before your visit. The booking confirmation voucher alone is not valid for entry.
- Valid only on the selected date.
Meeting point : (Basilica Cistern option)
Basilica Cistern
Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point directions:
Go directly to the Basilica Cistern entrance. Look for the staff member holding a white flag at the entrance and show your booking confirmation to be guided through the priority entrance. There is no need to wait at the ticket office or in the general entrance line.
Meeting point : (Theodosius Cistern option)
Theodosius Cistern
Binbirdirek, Piyer Loti Cd. No:2/1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting point directions:
Show the QR ticket you received by email at the cistern entrance to enter.
※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.
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Location
Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul or Binbirdirek, Piyer Loti Cd. No:2/1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul (varies by option)
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What to Remember
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Cancellation is available up to 1 day before the date of use.
• Cancellation/refund requests are accepted only during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Korea time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Requests received outside business hours will be processed as received on the next business day (within business hours).
• Please submit cancellation and refund requests during business hours and make sure to receive a cancellation confirmation.
• Cancellation/refund requests are accepted only during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 Korea time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Requests received outside business hours will be processed as received on the next business day (within business hours).
• Please submit cancellation and refund requests during business hours and make sure to receive a cancellation confirmation.
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