Private Guided Basilica Cistern Tour with Skip the Line Access | La Vacanza Travel

Private Guided Basilica Cistern Tour with Skip the Line Access

Duration: 1 hour
Destination: Türkiye, İstanbul, Istanbul
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  • 1 hour
  • Istanbul
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

I want to pass on my knowledge and passion to my guests, ensuring +25 year of experience and offer a tour in safety and comfort; with friendly personal touches.
We will visit the Basilica Cistern.
Avoid the lengthy queues and explore the largest ancient water cistern housing two Medusa heads.
Enhance your understanding of this cathedral-sized cistern by joining a guided tour conducted in English.
Be captivated by the submerged palace and uncover an expansive man-made freshwater lake equivalent in size to two football fields.
Experience elements of the cistern that played a prominent role in beloved James Bond film and Dan Brown movie.
I will arrange the tour according to all guest’s needs and interests and use their time as efficient as possible.
I will be designing program itineraries according to highlights and not waiting the ques, skiping the lines.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Basilica Cistern, Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul 34410 Turkiye

Explore the striking must-see place Basilica Cistern during your visit to Istanbul. Journey beneath the earth's surface and admire the distinctive architecture while listening to your guide who will give you insights into the history of this place. Medusa heads' mythology, movies made in here, Istanbul's water infrastructure history with aqueducts.
The included admission fee is :The Entry ticket is 600 TL /per person( approx. 18.18 EUR, 20.00 USD) over 6 year old is charged.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica Cistern

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia, and can be quite high humid
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Turşucuzade Konağı, Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd., 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye


    Departure Time

    Private Guided Basilica Cistern Tour with Skip the Line Access
    12/7/2023 - 4/10/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 05:30 PM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    1 hour

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    Meander07003013853

    16 Apr, 2024

    We an absolutely fantastic tour with Hasan. We skipped the lines and went directly to the tour. The tour was fantastic. Hasan, with us humour, wit, and expert knowledge, really brought the place to life. Get the tour if you want to really appreciate the experience.

    Marty G

    10 Feb, 2024

    I would highly recommend this tour. It is an excellent value and our tour guide Hasan was both knowledgeable and entertaining.

    ExplorerJude

    04 Feb, 2024

    My daughter and I were dropped off at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul with an hour of free time. I wanted to see the Basilica Cistern. By the time we found it and saw the line, we thought that we would have to miss it. That is when we were lucky enough to meet Hasan Alici. He offered us a private tour and skip the line. Hasan got us into the Basilica Cistern really quickly and gave us an excellent tour. He is both super knowledgeable and nice. He even took some pics with us at the end. We wish that we would have had more time with him. Book this tour with Hasan. The Basilica Cistern something that you should not miss and Hasan is the man to show it to you. 🙂

    Dylan F

    03 Jan, 2024

    Hasan is the best guide we have ever had! Extremely knowledgeable, very polite and spoke perfect english to match. He answered all of our questions expertly and delivered a very polished tour, it truly made the visit! Such great value for money, 100% Recommend!

    367harrietw

    29 Dec, 2023

    Istanbul is one of the most magical cities I have been to and it was made even more special thanks to Hasan and his incredible tours. His knowledge of his country is exceptional and inspiring.

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    You must speak to Hasan before you visit the Basilica!!

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    We saw it and learned it all!

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    Great experience, thanks!

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    Interesting, informative and funny. Very good guide with great knowledge of the place.

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