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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Grand Hotel Haliç Goldenhorn

Grand Hotel Haliç Goldenhorn

4 out of 5
Taksim
Price was CA $2,407, price is now CA $1,634 per person
CA $1,634
per person
Nov 8 - Nov 13
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)
7.2/10 Good! (149 reviews)
Great location, reasonably priced, generous breakfast, good staffs.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy Hotel

Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy Hotel

5 out of 5
Bakırköy
Price was CA $3,208, price is now CA $2,272 per person
CA $2,272
per person
Dec 20 - Dec 25
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Istanbul (IST)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,199 reviews)
Great hotel, recommended.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2026

Istanbul Royal Hotel

Istanbul Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
Istanbul City Center
Price was CA $2,795, price is now CA $1,986 per person
CA $1,986
per person
Nov 8 - Nov 13
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)
6.2/10 (78 reviews)

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 7417 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $55 and current price is CA $44 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 556 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $398 and current price is CA $365 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 1 hour and 40 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 59 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $104 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 $323 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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Stay near popular Basilica Cistern attractions

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
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul

4 out of 5
Dr. Imran Oktem Cad. No:1 Istanbul
Hotel Arcadia Blue Istanbul
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah. Istanbul Istanbul
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant

4 out of 5
Türbedar Sk. 20 Istanbul Istanbul
Carina Gold Hotel and Restaurant
The Lola Hotel

The Lola Hotel

Katip Sinan Cami Sk. Istanbul Istanbul
The Lola Hotel
The Marmara Taksim

The Marmara Taksim

5 out of 5
Taksim Square Istanbul Istanbul
The Marmara Taksim
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
Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Seven Hills Palace & Spa

Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok. Istanbul
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Emerald Mansion Hotel – Special Class

Emerald Mansion Hotel – Special Class

Binbirdirek Mah Boyaci Ahmet Sk No.8 Istanbul
Emerald Mansion Hotel – Special Class
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