Skip the Line - Basilica Cistern Guided Walking Tour

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155 times booked

Highlights

  • Visit the magnificent Basilica Cistern, the largest cistern in Istanbul
  • Learn about the cistern’s storied history from your friendly TripGuru
  • Marvel at the architecture, structure, and interiors
  • Book at any time – last-minute bookings are accepted!
  • Choose from multiple start time options, a time that is perfect for you
  • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group tour
  • Last-minute booking is available for the meeting point option
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About this activity

  • Location

    Istanbul

  • Language

    English

  • Trip type

    Half Day

  • Duration

    1.5 Hours

  • Confirmation

    Instant Confirmation

  • Cancellation policy

    Free cancellation (before 24 hours)

The TripGuru Promise

The TripGuru Promise

  • Small Groups (max 5-9 people)
  • Awesome Local Guides
  • Curated Itineraries
  • Comfortable Private Cars
  • Solo Traveler Friendly
Small Groups

Small Groups

Small enough allowing you to explore each place independently, but big enough to create a fun social atmosphere. Average group size does not typically exceed 9 people – no busload trips or tourist traps!
Local Experts

Local Experts

Follow in the footsteps “cultural translators” who call your destination home. Get insights into local legends, history, and personality – discovering treasures other visitors miss when left to their own devices.
Curated Itineraries

Curated Itineraries

TripGuru Signature experiences are original tours created and operated by our own team with the help of partner travel bloggers. Unlike other itineraries, “Signature” branded trips reflect global travel trends and the feedback we get from our customers.
Private Car

Private Car

TripGuru Signature tours come with a driver and comfortable, air-conditioned cars. Enjoy the ride without wasting time lining up, waiting for the bus to come or finding your way around crowds.
Solo Traveler Friendly

Solo Traveler Friendly

Book without having to pay for empty seats and meet fellow adventurous souls along the way! TripGuru Signature experiences are designed to connect like-minded explorers.

What is included

Included
  • Italian-speaking tour guide
  • Walking tour with skip-the-line benefit
  • Basilica Cistern Entrance fee (Skip the line)
Excluded
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Drinking water
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

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    Itinerary

    1.5 hour guided tour

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    Important Information

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    Punctuality

    Kindly be at your meeting point at least 10 minutes before the stated meeting time. Our tour guides will only wait a maximum of 10 minutes before proceeding to the next stop.

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    Traffic

    If you are headed to the meeting point, we would like to stress that heavy traffic in the morning is expected, and can vary greatly when compared to the travel time stated in navigation apps (e.g. Google Maps, Waze, etc.). Please make sure to consider leaving with enough time to reach your destination.

Note: The timings may differ based on the selected timeslot

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