Istanbul Basilica Cistern Tour with Historian Guide

 

Enjoy fast track entry, discover the Basilica Cistern and the mystery of Medusa heads from the Greek mythology.

Highlights
- Learn from a local historian guide
- Get to know the story of the Medusa heads
- Basilica Cistern Tour by Historian Guide
- Visit with your historian guide the biggest ancient water cistern in Istanbul. The cistern was built in the year 532 and constructed by using 336 columns.
- The Medusa Heads at the Basilica Cistern

This two very big Medusa heads were used as plinths in the cistern. In Greek mythology, Medusa was a female monster with snakes on her head and anyone that looked into her eyes was instantly turned into stone.

This and much more you will learn from your historian guide during this Basilica Cistern tour.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Hagia Sophia

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:30 - 10:00
11:30 - 12:00
13:00 - 13:30
15:30 - 16:00

Duration: 30 Minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Guide