Basilica Cistern Tours and Activities

Basilica Cistern featuring religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
Basilica Cistern featuring religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral
Basilica Cistern showing a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects
Basilica Cistern which includes art, interior views and a church or cathedral
Basilica Cistern featuring interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

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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Richmond Istanbul

Richmond Istanbul

4 out of 5
Taksim
Price was CA $2,637, price is now CA $1,580 per person
CA $1,580
per person
May 4 - May 9
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Istanbul (IST)
8.8/10 Excellent! (962 reviews)
Great staff, lovely, clean rooms with comfy beds

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Sultanahmet
Price was CA $3,012, price is now CA $1,622 per person
CA $1,622
per person
Mar 27 - Apr 1
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Montreal (YMQ) to Istanbul (IST)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
Great location.. amazing staff.. breakfast should be better. Maybe a few more fruits. But can’t fault the rooms and the location and cleanliness

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

3 out of 5
Sultanahmet
Price was CA $3,413, price is now CA $2,061 per person
CA $2,061
per person
May 10 - May 16
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Istanbul (IST)
8.6/10 Excellent! (769 reviews)
Clean room, awesome breakfast!!!

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Tours & day trips

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Bosphorus Explorer: 3-Hour Cruise with Asian Side Visit

Bosphorus Explorer: 3-Hour Cruise with Asian Side Visit

Activity duration is 4 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 155 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $16 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Activity duration is 21 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1448 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $274 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

Turkish Food Night and Rooftop Experience Istanbul

Activity duration is 3 hours and 15 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 114 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $105 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 53 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $73 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Daily Trip to Pamukkale National Park, Hierapolis Ancient City Including Lu...

Daily Trip to Pamukkale National Park, Hierapolis Ancient City Including Lu...

Activity duration is 16 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $323 per adult*
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Reviews of Basilica Cistern

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39
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4 - Good 38%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 9%
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A routine piece of engineering looks beautiful in its way.

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Best Lodging Options Near Basilica Cistern

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

4 out of 5
Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1 Istanbul
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Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
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Seven Hills Palace & Spa
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3 out of 5
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Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

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4 out of 5
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Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class

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Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
Senatus Hotel - Special Class

Senatus Hotel - Special Class

Akbiyik Caddesi No: 40 Istanbul Istanbul
Senatus Hotel - Special Class
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