On this 30-minute tour, visit the 4th-century Basilica Cistern and discover the mystery of Medusa heads from Greek mythology.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 30 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Visit the Basilica Cistern with your experienced guide
- Listen to the story of Medusa Heads
- Recognize a scene in the James Bond movie From Russia with Love
- Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Prepare for the activity
BigBus Sultanahmet stop in front of Hagia Sophia
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- Please note: this attraction cannot be visited without the guide
- All children will be asked to present their valid passport at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age