Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Night Shift Entry and Audio Guide
ID: GYG1145931-1757490
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the Basilica Cistern after dark with skip-the-line entry and an audio guide. Discover Istanbul’s hidden underground world, beautifully illuminated by atmospheric lights.
Descend beneath the streets of Istanbul and discover the Basilica Cistern, one of the city’s most iconic and mysterious landmarks.
With this Night Shift Entry Ticket, you’ll access the ancient cistern after dark, when the soft lighting transforms the atmosphere into something truly magical.
Wander through rows of marble columns rising from shallow waters, reflecting shimmering lights that highlight the structure’s timeless beauty.
Marvel at the Medusa Heads, legendary sculptures that have fascinated visitors for centuries, and uncover the secrets of Byzantine engineering that made this underground reservoir possible.
Your audio guide, available in multiple languages, will bring history to life as you explore at your own pace.
Perfect for history lovers, photographers, and curious travelers, the Basilica Cistern Night Shift offers a calm and unforgettable evening experience.
Highlights
- Skip the ticket line and explore the Basilica Cistern at night.
- Discover the mysterious Medusa Heads deep beneath Istanbul.
- Experience magical lighting and reflections in the underground.
- Enjoy exploring freely with a multilingual audio guide.
- Discover the palace's role as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Receive your tickets in a seperate email right after your order. If you booking is in a future date you will receive your tickets and audio guide instructions 1 day before the activity via email. Make sure you check your email.
There is limited internet access on the venue, please download the audio guide that instructed on the confirmation email before going to your attraction.
You’ll receive your QR code ticket directly from the supplier Cosmic Tickets after 6 PM the day before your visit. Same-day bookings are sent immediately.
INCLUDED
- Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Night Shift Entry Ticket
- Audio guide on your smartphone in 11 languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
