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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Tours & day trips

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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$984 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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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 542 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NT$9,201 and current price is NT$7,941 per adult*
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Classes & workshops

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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$1,677 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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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$7,529 per adult*
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Adventure & outdoor

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Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers

Istanbul: Princes’ Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers

Activity duration is 10 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NT$671 per adult
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Stay near popular Basilica Cistern attractions

Basilica Cistern

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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
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
AJWA Sultanahmet

AJWA Sultanahmet

5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30 Istanbul
AJWA Sultanahmet
Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok. Istanbul
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
GLK PREMIER Acropol Suites & Spa - Special Class

GLK PREMIER Acropol Suites & Spa - Special Class

Akbiyik cad. No:21 Istanbul Istanbul
GLK PREMIER Acropol Suites & Spa - Special Class
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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