Basilica Cistern: Skip The Line Ticket + Orientation Service
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Explore the fascinating Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, a historical underground wonder. Open daily until 17:00, the museum staff will help you skip the lines with priority entrance.
At the gate, you'll meet your knowledgeable guide who will share the secrets of this ancient structure. Inside, you can explore at your own pace while learning about its history and importance to Istanbul, dating bac...
What's included
- Entrance without waiting in the ticket lines * Brief orientation by licensed official guides (optional) * Unlimited stay inside
- •If you are unable to use the stairs, there is an elevator service available, but your guide will need some time to organize your entry in this manner
- •Children under 6 can enter for free
- •If you need any help, you can go to the "Official Museum Guides Desk" which is also located right next to the main gate of the Topkapi Palace
- •Right next to the exit gate of the Basilica Cistern, your official museum guide will be available 10 minutes prior to each starting time to give you your tickets and provide information about the place, its history, and details about the visit
- •Then, you will be escorted to the priority gate to enter, bypassing the ticket lines
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