Basilica Cistern

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 the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.

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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 7335 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,855 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 P 16,827 and current price is P 13,776 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 7335 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,855 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 P 1,796 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 P 165,372 per adult*
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Basilica Cistern

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'The Sunken Palace' is the biggest of the hundreds of underground reservoirs underneath the streets of Istanbul, dating from Byzantine Constantinople.
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