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Istanbul Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia Combo Ticket

By Zeytin Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$1,727 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover Istanbul's rich heritage with an exclusive combo ticket to the Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Roam through the breathtaking Hagia Sophia, where Byzantine craftsmanship meets centuries of history, and explore the mysterious depths of the Basilica Cistern. This ticket offers the ease of skip-the-line entry and is valid for three days, allowing for a flexible exploration of these iconic landmarks. Enhance your experience by adding a visit to Topkapi Palace for an in-depth look at Ottoman imperial life. Enjoy a seamless journey through Istanbul's storied past at your own pace.

Activity location
  • Basilica Cistern
    • Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    • 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Blue Underground Modern City-Toilet
    • Sultanahmet Meydanı
    • 34200, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Istanbul Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia Combo Ticket
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
NZ$1,727.37 x 1 AdultNZ$1,727.37
Total
Price is NZ$1,727.37
Until Thu, 18 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Licensed Guide – Discover over 1,500 years of history with your expert local guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Basilica Cistern
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Step beneath the bustling streets of Istanbul and discover one of the city’s most mysterious and enchanting landmarks — the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı). Built in the 6th century under Emperor Justinian I, this vast underground reservoir once supplied water to the Great Palace of Constantinople. As you walk along the softly lit pathways, your expert guide will bring history to life — sharing stories of Byzantine engineering, hidden secrets, and legends that echo through the columns. Admire the 336 marble pillars, reflected in the still waters, and learn how this incredible structure was lost and rediscovered centuries later. Don’t miss the two Medusa Heads, carved in stone and placed mysteriously beneath the columns — one upside down, one sideways — symbols of both myth and protection. This tour combines atmosphere, history, and art, offering a journey into the heart of ancient Istanbul unlike any other site in the city.
Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Step inside one of the most extraordinary monuments in the world — Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), the crown jewel of Istanbul. Built in 537 AD by Emperor Justinian I, this magnificent structure has witnessed over 1,500 years of history, serving as a Byzantine church, an Ottoman mosque, and now one of the most visited landmarks in Turkey. With your expert licensed guide, you’ll explore its breathtaking architecture — from the giant dome that seems to float in the air to the stunning Byzantine mosaics, marble columns, and Ottoman calligraphy panels that tell the storey of empires and faiths intertwined. Your guide will reveal fascinating facts and hidden details: how Hagia Sophia survived earthquakes, what secrets lie in its ancient symbols, and how it transformed through centuries of empire.
Topkapi Palace
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Enter the magnificent world of the Ottoman sultans with a guided visit to Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı), Istanbul’s most impressive royal residence and one of the richest museums in the world. Built in the 15th century by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, this sprawling complex once served as the administrative, residential, and spiritual centre of the vast Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years. Your licensed professional guide will lead you through majestic courtyards, lush gardens, and ornate chambers filled with centuries of treasures. Discover where the sultans lived, ruled, and prayed — and explore stories of intrigue, power, and royal life behind the palace walls.

Location

Activity location
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    Basilica Cistern
    • Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    • 34410, Istanbul, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Blue Underground Modern City-Toilet
    • Sultanahmet Meydanı
    • 34200, Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Turkiye

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