The entrance fee for the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul varies depending on the time of your visit. For daytime entry between 09:00 and 18:30, the standard ticket price is 1,500 TL. For evening visits between 19:30 and 22:00, the ticket price is 2,400 TL[1]. Payment is accepted by credit/debit cards and İstanbulkart; cash is not accepted at the entrance[1].
Tickets can be purchased at the museum counters or online via authorized platforms such as Passo. Visitors are advised to avoid buying tickets from unauthorized vendors. The museum pass for Istanbul is not valid at the Basilica Cistern[1].
Admission is free for Turkish citizens aged 65 and over, as well as for all children under the age of 7 (ID required). Foreign children under the age of 7 are also typically granted free entry, but age limits should be checked at the time of purchase[1].
The Basilica Cistern is open every day from 09:00 to 22:00 and operates continuously without rest days. Note that all tickets are single-use and are invalid if damaged or altered[1].
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