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 $3,237, price is now CA $1,921 per person
CA $1,921
per person
Sep 18 - Sep 24
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
Great personal, let us order food from outdoor

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Hotel The Pera Hill

Hotel The Pera Hill

4 out of 5
Taksim
Price was CA $3,773, price is now CA $2,414 per person
CA $2,414
per person
Sep 6 - Sep 12
found 20 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Vancouver (YVR) to Istanbul (IST)
8/10 Very good! (358 reviews)
Best ubicación ! Great hospitality

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

3 out of 5
Sultanahmet
Price was CA $3,315, price is now CA $2,342 per person
CA $2,342
per person
Sep 6 - Sep 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Istanbul (IST)
8.6/10 Excellent! (782 reviews)
Loved the rooftop. It was open 24hrs to enjoy the beautiful view. Breakfast up there was great as well.

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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 7334 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $43 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with skip line ticket options

Istanbul Highlights Private Tour with skip line ticket options

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 441 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $389 and current price is CA $318 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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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 7334 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $43 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View

Istanbul: Perfume Making Workshop with Bosphorus View

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 421 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $42 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Turkey's Wonders - Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Travel from-to Istanbul

Turkey's Wonders - Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia Travel from-to Istanbul

Activity duration is 4 days
8.8 out of 10 with 11 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $3,823 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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Best Lodging Options Near Basilica Cistern

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
The Peninsula Istanbul

The Peninsula Istanbul

5 out of 5
Karakoy, Kemankes Karamustafapasa Mah. Istanbul
The Peninsula Istanbul
The Lola Hotel

The Lola Hotel

Katip Sinan Cami Sk. Istanbul Istanbul
The Lola Hotel
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
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel

4 out of 5
Ahirkapi Sok. No: 24 Istanbul Istanbul
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah. Istanbul Istanbul
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
AJWA Sultanahmet

AJWA Sultanahmet

5 out of 5
Emin Sinan Mah Piyerloti Cad No: 30 Istanbul
AJWA Sultanahmet
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