⭐ Highlight
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı)
6th-century underground Roman cistern with 336 columns and Medusa heads.
Typical duration
60 min
Price
€33 daytime; €40 evening (≈ €0.82–1 / $0.89–1.1)
From port
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Transfer time
25 min
Indoor / Outdoor
indoor
Queue risk
very_high
📋 Booking recommended🎟️ Timed entry required👨👩👧 Family friendly
🕐 Best time to visit
Late afternoon for cool relief from Sultanahmet sun.
Getting there from the port
T1 tram to Sultanahmet, then 2-min walk along Yerebatan Caddesi to the entrance.
🚌 Best transport: tram💶 Cost: ₺27 each way by tram