Compare admission with audio, ticket delivery and cancellation. Select the same date and visitor category for a fair price comparison.
Both listed Basilica options include admission and phone audio. The direct-QR option sends an emailed entry code; the other listing sends future-date ticket instructions one day before the visit. Read the delivery instructions before travelling to the entrance.
Theodosius Cistern is a different attraction and is included only with the specified upgrade. Neither base offer is a live guided tour.
Check the named attraction and the areas included in your selected option. A similarly named museum or an extra site may require a different ticket.
Compare the same date and visitor category. Evening admission is included only when your selected option explicitly offers it.
An entry code, ticket collection and a host meeting are different arrangements. Read the arrival instructions before heading to the entrance.
Audio lets you explore at your own pace. A live tour has a meeting time and a guide. Check the language and whether you need your own headphones.
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| What to compare | Basilica Cistern: entry ticket with audio guide | Basilica Cistern: QR entry ticket & audio guide |
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| Starting price per adult | €45.00 | €49.95 |
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| Visit & guide | Multilingual audio app | Audio in 7 languages |
| Arrival | Use the entrance instructions for your selected option. The listing assigns meeting details by option; these arrive with your ticket. | Go to the Basilica Cistern entrance in Sultanahmet and show the QR code emailed after booking. No host meeting is required. |
| Cancellation | Full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the activity. | The detailed policy specifies free cancellation until 24 hours before arrival. Use that deadline rather than the page’s broader promotional wording. |
| Booking provider | GetYourGuide | Istanbul Welcome Card |
| Price checked | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-19 |
Differences are highlighted. These are listed partner options, not every seller. Confirm the final price and terms for your date.
Cistern + audioAn independent visit with audio commentary.
Theodosius Cistern is a separate optional extra.
From €45.00 per adult
Price checked: 2026-10-19
Full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the activity.
Full ticket detailsCheck dates & availabilityFull refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the activity.
Use the entrance instructions for your selected option. The listing assigns meeting details by option; these arrive with your ticket.
Cistern · Direct QR entryEntering with an emailed ticket and listening on your own phone.
No live guide; bring headphones and download the audio first.
From €49.95 per adult
Price checked: 2026-10-19
The detailed policy specifies free cancellation until 24 hours before arrival. Use that deadline rather than the page’s broader promotional wording.
Full ticket detailsCheck dates & availabilityThe detailed policy specifies free cancellation until 24 hours before arrival. Use that deadline rather than the page’s broader promotional wording.
Go to the Basilica Cistern entrance in Sultanahmet and show the QR code emailed after booking. No host meeting is required.
Starting prices per adult. Final prices and availability depend on your visit date and selected option.
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