Basilica Cistern Tours and Tickets

Discover Sultanahmet, the Old City of Istanbul, on a private full-day walking tour with an informative local guide. Visit Istanbul's many architectural treasures including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Stroll around the Hippodrome, explore the Grand Bazaar and go underground to check out the Basilica Cistern, an atmospheric gem. You'll gain insight into the history and importance of these sites, which date back to the Byzantine and Ottoman eras, on a private tour that includes lunch, entrance fees, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.

Enjoy a royal welcome to Istanbul as you're picked up by a private guide, escorted around the sights in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz minibus and whisked to the front of the queue at the city's most popular attractions. A great introduction to Istanbul for first-time visitors, this full-day tour includes visits to the historic Hippodrome, the exquisite Blue Mosque and iconic Hagia Sophia. You'll also experience the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman Sultans with a tour of Topkapi Palace and spend time browsing the colorful stalls of the Grand Bazaar.

Discover some of Istanbul's finest views on a full-day, small-group tour of the city by cable car, cruise ship, underground tunnel and air-conditioned minivan. Get high above the Golden Horn at Pierre Loti caf e, and spot minarets, domes and waterside palaces on a scenic Bosphorus cruise. Link Istanbul's Asian and European sides on the Marmaray Train, then explore historic fortresses, a pair of iconic mosques, an ancient cistern, Hagia Sophia and the monuments of Hippodrome Square.

Visit the Old part of Istanbul City, with a Professional guide. Wisit Hippodrom, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Topkapā± Palace and Grand Bazaar. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Topkapā± Palace is closed on Tuesdays.Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays. Last minute guests can contact us and we will arrange the tour as soons as possible.

Go sightseeing in Istanbul's Old City, following in the footsteps of the character Robert Langdon from Dan Brown's best-selling mystery 'Inferno.' See the Hagia Sophia - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and imagine the Roman chariots that once clattered around the Hippodrome. Soak in the otherworldly ambiance of the Basilica Cistern, walk through the Spice Market and view the Galata Bridge. Upgrade for a full-day tour that includes a boat trip on the Bosphorous River and a visit to the Grand Bazaar.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Byzantine art and civilization on a private Istanbul tour that focuses on the ancient Byzantine Empire. Visit the Church of St Saviour in Chora, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and other impressive sites - all built during the 4th to 15th centuries when Istanbul was Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine world. Admire mosaics and frescoes that depict the practice of early Christianity and learn about Byzantine rule on this fascinating full-day tour with your own expert guide.

Follow in the footsteps of Ottoman sultans, Islamic scholars and Byzantine emperors on a half-day Istanbul tour that takes in three fascinating destinations. Explore the 15th-century Topkapi Palace, where you'll discover a trove of art and artifacts from around the world, and architecture that evokes a dramatic era of court and harem intrigues in the seraglio. Browse handicrafts at a onetime madrasa, then take in the Roman, Egyptian and Ottoman monuments at Hippodrome Square, once the site of Byzantine games and chariot races.

Venture to imperial monuments rich with history and discover the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar during this half-day guided tour in Istanbul. Gaze at the Hagia Sophia's massive columns and dome during a visit to one of the world's largest basilicas and most popular museums in Turkey. This tour will take you underground to Basilica Cistern which was once the backbone of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Enjoy a trip to the Grand Bazaar where you can barter for souvenirs and feel the pulse of one of the oldest and largest covered markets on the planet.

Prepare to be awed by Istanbul's magnificent architecture, rich history and eclectic bazaars as you discover the unmissable highlights of the Old City on this full-day, 2-day, or 3-day private tour. Marvel over the glorious Hagia Sophia, learn how the Blue Mosque earned its famous nickname and see the ancient Basilica Cistern. You'll also tour Topkapi Palace, where you'll gain an insight into the lavish lifestyles of the Ottoman sultans and their harem, and browse the legendary Grand Bazaar, where you'll find everything from carpets to Turkish delight.

Marvel over the glorious architecture of Hagia Sophia, enjoy the views along the Golden Horn and venture into the hauntingly beautiful Basilica Cistern on this exhaustive full-day small-group tour, including lunch. Tour all the most popular sights of the historic center, including the dazzling Blue Mosque, the awe-inspiring Topkapi Palace and the myriad stalls of the Grand Bazaar.

Discover the enchanting city of Istanbul on this convenient two-in-one tour that saves you 10% off the normal price. By combining two of Istanbul's best-selling tours, you're guaranteed to see the best of this historic city in one convenient trip. Don't miss sites like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Take advantage of some time on your own to explore, then savor a 4-course Turkish dinner and with belly dancing and live traditional Turkish folk music.

Experience the finest attractions in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district during this private, guided day tour of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Marvel at these famous monuments alongside your expert guide who will give you individual attention on this private voyage.

When visiting Istanbul, see four of the ancient capitol's top attractions on a guided half-day tour of the old city of Sultanahmet. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Basilica Cistern, and time to browse the shops at the Grand Bazaar. Your guide shares the history of Istanbul and Constantinople throughout your tour.

Take a journey through Istanbul's history, from the glory of Byzantine Empire to the power and prestige of the Ottoman era on this private full-day tour. Visit the Hippodrome, used for chariot races during Byzantine times and discover why the Blue Mosque was given its famous nickname. Venture underground to discover the 6th-century Basilica Cistern and tour the breath-taking Hagia Sophia, built by Constantine the Great. Finally, explore the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets.

Get out of the airport and see Istanbul's Old City during your layover on this tour. Meet your guide at the airport travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the center of Istanbul. Maximize your time and skip the lines at the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. You can choose to visit the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Basilica Cistern, Taksim Square, and other places of interest.

Discover the great sights of Istanbul’s historical Sultanahmet quarter on this private 7-hour tour. With your own professional guide beside you, listen to intriguing tales of Istanbul’s Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman past as you visit the must-see attractions of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Be dazzled by the still-luminous treasures of these three great empires, and intersperse the major sights with lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant, and explorations of the Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern and dizzying Grand Bazaar.

This is a perfect tour program option for transit travelers who have couple of hours layover between their flights in Istanbul. Depending on your available time in Istanbul, there are various tour option.Instead of waiting at the airport, you can visit this world famous historical city and take beautiful photos.Our guides and drivers would meet you at the airport and take you to the sightseeing"¦Last minute passangers can contact us and we will arrange the tour as soons as possible

This is tour is just for private couples or small groups. All Inclusive ( All you eat and drink, enterance to museum, transportation etc.)One of the important thing is in this tour Turkish popular Gourmet, Food & Restaurant Critic & Historical Guide Mr. Emre Şenkal will guide you all tour long. You will Experience Constantinople & Istanbul same time. Will experience how the people going to Asia from Europe 2 times a day.  And you will experience the Flavors of Street and Traditional Turkish & Ottoman foods

Explore the fascinating history of Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar during this half-day privately guided tour of imperial Istanbul. Discover the ancient church, former mosque and now internationally famous museum, the Hagia Sophia. This tour will wind you through the Grand Bazaar where you can haggle for Turkish treasures and then take you 500 feet below ground into the historic Basilica Cistern where a James Bond once thwarted evil plans.

Discover the cultural melting pot of Istanbul on a tour that includes historic marvels, mouth-watering gastronomy and famous landmarks. This private full-day tour visits attractions like Hagia Sophia, the Galata Tower and the Basilica Cistern, taking you on a thrilling journey from Europe to Asia and back again. Along the way, fill up on an array of delicious Turkish delicacies from hearty kebabs to sugary Turkish delights.