Basilica Cistern Tours

A series of columns in a dimly lit interior space with reflective flooring.
A long corridor with arches and columns.
A stone sculpture with intricate carvings in a museum setting.
A historical building with high vaulted ceilings and numerous columns.
A green stone sculpture with intricate carvings on a textured surface.

The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.

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Uranus Istanbul Topkapı

Uranus Istanbul Topkapı

5 out of 5
Zeytinburnu
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Price was NT$40,171, price is now NT$23,614 per person
NT$23,614
per person
Aug 25 - Aug 31
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)
7.8/10 Good! (779 reviews)
It is comfortable

Reviewed on 2026/7/10

Port Bosphorus Hotel

Port Bosphorus Hotel

4 out of 5
Istanbul City Center
Price was NT$40,437, price is now NT$24,696 per person
NT$24,696
per person
Aug 25 - Aug 31
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)
8.8/10 Excellent! (618 reviews)

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

4 out of 5
Sultanahmet
Price was NT$41,184, price is now NT$25,361 per person
NT$25,361
per person
Aug 25 - Aug 31
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Amsterdam (AMS) to Istanbul (IST)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Everything was excellent, except the shower. It needs a full enclosure, which could be retrofitted with a sliding glass door. The related opportunity for improvement is the shower controls, which aren’t marked to show hot and cold (right controls) and wand / off / rainshower head ( left controls). Fix these and all are 5S.

Reviewed on 2026/7/22

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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 7418 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$975 per adult
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Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service

Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with free pick up service

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 539 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$9,148 per adult*
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 7418 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$975 per adult
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Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Pool in Taksim

Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Massage, and Pool in Taksim

Activity duration is 50 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 59 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$1,662 per adult
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Semi-Private Tour to Laodicea, Pamukkale, Hierapolis with Lunch

Semi-Private Tour to Laodicea, Pamukkale, Hierapolis with Lunch

Activity duration is 15 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$7,460 per adult*
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Basilica Cistern

8.8/10 (3,772 reviews)
The “Sunken Palace” is one of the most striking remnants of Byzantine Constantinople and is the largest of hundreds of ancient underground reservoirs in Istanbul.
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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7 Istanbul Istanbul
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Four - G Hotel Premium

Four - G Hotel Premium

Peykhane Cd. İstanbul
Four - G Hotel Premium
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

4 out of 5
Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1 Istanbul
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
AJWA Sultanahmet

AJWA Sultanahmet

5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30 Istanbul
AJWA Sultanahmet
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20 Istanbul Istanbul
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah. Istanbul Istanbul
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
The Lola Hotel

The Lola Hotel

Katip Sinan Cami Sk. Istanbul Istanbul
The Lola Hotel
Demiray Hotel & Spa

Demiray Hotel & Spa

5 out of 5
Hobyar Mah. Hocahani Sok.No 10 Istanbul Istanbul
Demiray Hotel & Spa
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