Basilica Cistern Night Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

Istanbul, Turkey

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10+ bookings last month.

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Night Entry Ticket to Basilica Cistern (Between 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM)
The Supplier emails Entry Tickets and Audio Guide link (if applicable) 24h before reservation date.
Offline Access to all content after download, including audio narration, text, and maps.
Due to high demand, your selected time slot may be adjusted by up to ±2 hours.
Please check your Official Basilica Cistern Ticket from the Supplier in your mailbox(Inbox/Spam).
Self-Guided Audio Tour accessible on your smartphone - If the Audio Guide Option Selected.

Entry without Official Ticket (Booking Confirmation Mail or Voucher not accepted!).
No Entry Before 7:30 PM
Live Guide
Skip-the-Line or Priority Access is not possible.

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

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Departure Point

Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkiye

What To Expect

Basilica Cistern

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Cistern

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travellers can participate
You will receive your tickets in a separate email 24 hours before your visit. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam folder

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

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A must do in Istanbul!

Mariola_V, Apr 2026

Very easy to use and tickets sent quite quickly. Communication was also very easy and quick. The actual cistern was def the top activity we did and at night time it was quiet and gorgeous.