Basilica Cistern Tours and Activities

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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Gleam Collection Hotel

Gleam Collection Hotel

5 out of 5
Şişli
Price was CA $2,772, price is now CA $1,663 per person
CA $1,663
per person
Nov 14 - Nov 20
just found
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Montreal (YMQ) to Istanbul (IST)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)
Breakfast is great !!! And the staff is amazing!

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy Hotel

Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy Hotel

5 out of 5
Bakırköy
Price was CA $2,936, price is now CA $1,838 per person
CA $1,838
per person
Oct 25 - Oct 31
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Istanbul (IST)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,138 reviews)

Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

3 out of 5
Sultanahmet
Price was CA $3,090, price is now CA $1,962 per person
CA $1,962
per person
Oct 10 - Oct 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)
8.6/10 Excellent! (784 reviews)
Staff is so helpful . Specially night staff they are sooooo helpful 👍👏

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

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 CA $42 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 545 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $395 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 CA $72 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 CA $325 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 CA $29 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
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20 Istanbul Istanbul
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
AJWA Sultanahmet

AJWA Sultanahmet

5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30 Istanbul
AJWA Sultanahmet
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah. Istanbul Istanbul
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class

GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class

Kucukayasofya Mh Mustafapasa Sk No 9 Istanbul
GLK PREMIER Sea Mansion Suites & Spa - Special Class
Hotel Saba Sultan

Hotel Saba Sultan

Akbiyik Cad, Cetinkaya Sokak No: 4 Istanbul
Hotel Saba Sultan
Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok. Istanbul
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
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