At ground level, Istanbul is a magical wonderland filled with architecture and attractions that are steep in history and culture. Underneath it, however, is another world that you should explore.Beneath the city is several hundred of ancient cisterns, the largest of which is the 6th-century Basilica Cistern that was built during Emperor Justinian I's reign. It is called as such because of the basilica that used to stand where the cistern is located.It is home to 336 columns, 98 of which bears the Corinthian style while some reflect the Dorian style. It can also store water of 100,000 tons. In the past, it used to be a source of water for a wide area, including where the emperor lived. But it stopped being the primary supplier when the Ottomans established their own facilities that provide running water.Among the cistern's notable features are the two Medusa Heads which origins are unknown. Many believed they were simply used as supports during construction but have now become an integral part of the magnificent underground attraction.Want to see this underground wonder with your own eyes? Buy a private half-day tour with La Vacanza today. We'll throw in Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar with it too.
Meet your guide and visit the biggest ancient water cistern built in 336 with the two very famous Medusa heads. The Basilica Cistern is one of the most visited museums in Istanbul. Especially in sprin
Duration:20 to 30 minutes
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Visit highlights of Istanbul with your private tour guide in 1, 2 or 3 days with flexible itinerary.Here you can see the daily tour itineraries below (7 hours per day);Day 1 - Hagia So
Duration:7 hours
Skip the line and listen from your guide the story of The Basilica Cistern - is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. Venture into the underground pala
Duration:30 minutes
Visit six top Istanbul attractions in one day on a full-day sightseeing tour of the city! The action-packed day includes a comprehensive tour of the historical Sultanahmet neighborhood where many of t
Duration:8 hours
Save time and money with this Istanbul Welcome Card VIP Combo Ticket, enjoy hassle-free access to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Basilca Cistern and benefit from our official licensed guide
Duration:2 to 4 hours
Basilica cistern is One of the most Visited museums in the historical peninsula of İstanbul , the location is Nearby the Hagia sophia ... it was built in 527 -566 AD.
Duration:20 minutes
Discover Imperial Istanbul on this private half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Hagia Sophia, which is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world and look for a bargain at the Grand Bazaar. Ex
Duration:4 hours
Explore the ancient cistern with a professional tour guide with skip the ticket line without waiting. The cistern has an unusual history that attracts travelers across the globe to experience it in re
You can discover underground of istanbul with us and see medusa heads inside Basilica Cistern. There are many famous films which are taken here such as From Russia with Love, Inferno.
Duration:25 to 30 minutes
Your local tour guide will meet you at your hotel, airport, or cruise port. Upon your meeting, you will make a program off what you would like to see and do. Then after the meeting then you will start
Duration:4 to 8 hours
Make the most of your time in Istanbul with skip-the-line access to Basilica Cistern. Explore the Grand Bazaar with an expert guide and complete this oriental experience.Enjoy the charm of the Gra
Duration:2 hours
Get a glimpse of Istanbul's fascinating Imperial legacies on this half-day sightseeing tour with an expert local guide. First visit Hagia Sophia, once one of the largest basilicas in the world and now
Istanbul E-pass is a fully digital sightseeing pass that covers over 45 top Istanbul Attractions. Choose your E-pass 2,3,5 or 7 days and enjoy the contactless entry with your mobile pass without payin
Duration:2 days
This Special Full-Day tour takes you to the main tourist attractions that are a must for any visitor to Istanbul. This includes the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, The Hippodrome, and the G
Visit the major highlights of historical Istanbul with a small groupSee the Hagia Sophia from the inside out led by an expert guideLearn about the Ottomans as you walk through Topkapi
The Istanbul Welcome Card will be waiting for you in the Istanbul Airport, Havalines Ticket Office. (Floor -2nd, Gate 17)Includes: - Guided Hagia Sophia Tour- Guided Topkapi Palace wit
Duration:7 days
After purchasing this experience, your will be able to see these 3 monuments.In order to join a guided tour please follow to Time Table and be at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before the tour ti
Duration:3 days
Explore the highlights of Istanbul, where Turkey’s Ottoman and Byzantine empires located before. Visit the Hagia Sophia, breathe taking Blue Mosque and famous Hippodrome with an expert guide. Learn al
Visit the Old part of Istanbul City, with a Professional guide. visit Hippodrom, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and Grand Bazaar. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Topkap
Duration:6 to 7 hours
Ideal for first time travelers who wish to familiarize with Istanbul, this 3-hour sightseeing walking tour allows you to discover landmarks and legends that have shaped the modern Istanbul. You’ll str
Duration:3 hours
The Istanbul Welcome Card will be waiting for you in the Istanbul Airport, Havalines Ticket Office. (Floor -2nd, Gate 17)Includes: • 60-minute Hagia Sophia Tour wih Historian Guide •
Duration:5 days
Build the Istanbul itinerary of your dreams on this fully customizable 8-hour tour for up to 15 people with private guide – including skip-the-line access to sights you have requested in advance. You
Duration:5 to 7 hours
Napoleon Bonaparte once said: "If the world were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital." There's a lot to see and do in Istanbul. We want to share the culture and history of Istanbul with you
This is a perfect tour program option for transit travellers who have a couple of hours layover between their flights in Istanbul. You will meet your driver and transfered to old city (Sultanahmet) an
Duration:6 to 10 hours
Rent a Vip Van With Driver to old city , Grand bazaar , ortaköy, Shopping tour or if you want to do the special program, your experienced driver with you all day with comfortably minivan go where you
I'm Ahmet and i'm a licensed English tour guide in Istanbul. I have a passion for Istanbul. And I love to introduce city's soul with a different perspective; blended with local history, mythology, cul
Duration:1 to 8 hours
Take advantage of a layover at Istanbul Ataturk Airport with a private tour. Meet your guide on arrival, and enjoy a comprehensive city tour with round transfers from Airport via a private van; tourin
Duration:5 to 8 hours
This is a perfect tour program option for transit travellers who have a couple of hours layover between their flights in Istanbul.Last minute passangers can contact us and we will arrange the tour as
Welcome to Istanbul. Cradle of civilizations. More than 8000 years of history awaits for your exploration. Discover the extensive history, rich culture and enjoy the combination of east and west.
Duration:7 to 10 hours
If you are in Istanbul for a shortlayover why not treat to yourself %100 personalized tour.I personally come to airport to meet you and our tour start just from the airport.You will be transfered to c
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