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Roman Cisterns Of Istanbul

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Roman Cisterns Of Istanbul

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  • 5 Hours
  • Max People : 18
  • Wifi Available
  • All Year
  • Min Age : 12+
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  • star rating  Great way to see Istanbul in a short time period - Emre was a great guide. Good communication leading up to the tour, and then during the tour he gave great insights and facts! He is very experienced and it was... read more

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    10/12/2024

    star rating  Day in istanbul  - The views were absolutely amazing,the tournament guide was very informative and we enjoyed thoroughly,would highly recommend!

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    11/11/2024
  • star rating  Istanbul Tour as a solo woman  - I had an excellent day with Emre being taken on a tour of the religious and historic sites of Istanbul. We also went to the indoor bazaar, had lunch and... read more

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    30/10/2024

    star rating  Tour out of main tourist spots  - We asked the guide to bring us out of the main tourist drags, which he did. He provided good comments, he was mindful of our pace (I take time to... read more

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    04/10/2024
  • star rating  Excellent service, quality and honesty  - The best tour experience I have ever had.
    From the beginning they were very kind and honest.
    During the tour always attentive to our needs, to our comfort, to manage... read more

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    15/09/2024

    star rating  Go on this tour with Emre!  - This was probably the best tour we have ever taken! Emre was so kind and helpful. His knowledge about Istanbul, its history, and his ability to answer all our questions... read more

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    31/08/2024
  • star rating  Mr. Emre was very kind and showed us the main attractions of Istanbul in just a few hours. The tour all went very well, I recommend this Tour.

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    19/02/2024

    star rating  An amazing experience with Embre! - Embre was one of the most outstanding guides I have met in the 108 countries I have traveled to. He is amazing. So accommodating for any needs or... read more

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    03/01/2024
  • star rating  1 day Istanbul Tour with Emre - We had a one day tour with Emre. His kind personality, good willingness to learn us Turkish history and his great experience, made our day very special. We loved Istanbul,... read more

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    25/12/2023

    star rating  Bicycle Tour - Undertook a bicycle history tour with Mazlum. It was incredibly interesting and informative and great to see Istanbul from a bike.

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    26/09/2023
  • star rating  Great experience! - Today we had our one day tour of Istanbul with Selim, it was great, top performing guide, knew all the shortcuts to make the most of our day! Highly recommended 👍🏻!

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    26/09/2023

    star rating  Remarkable tour - 5 ! Our guide knows everything about Istambul history. He is very kind and made our tour unforgetable!! We felt very confortable sighseeinng with him. The day was perfect, and... read more

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    09/09/2023
  • star rating  We had the best time in Istanbul and we credit our experience to our tour guide Emre.
    Emre was recommended by our dear friends who leave in Turkey and... read more

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    22/06/2023

    star rating  Wonderful tour of Old Istanbul - Emre took us on a wonderful tour of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque (and avoided all of the long lines) and several other locations and then gave us time... read more

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    10/06/2023
  • star rating  Excellent - I has recently the pleasure of exploring the enchanting city of istanbul through the guidance of Emre. While this city is truly mesmerizing, my experience would have not been as... read more

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    06/06/2023

    star rating  Private Tour with Experienced & Knowledgeable Guide/Driver - The driver cum guide was truly experienced and certainly knows all the "hidden tresures" not usually found with the usual routes. His knowledge on the historical sites was like a... read more

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    29/05/2023
  • star rating  Great tour of old Istanbul - Highly recommend! The tour was very interesting, small group , the tour guide had a lot of knowledge , and was very nice - the meal was very good ,... read more

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    28/05/2023

    star rating  Gallipoli & More - Emre was professional, knowledgeable and displayed every one of his 35yrs experience as a tour guide

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    24/05/2023
Tour Details

Embark on a unique journey to uncover the hidden marvels of Roman engineering beneath the bustling streets of Istanbul’s Old City. These historical treasures, once designed as lifelines to combat the city’s thirst, now stand as mysterious underground ‘cisterns,’ ranging from dry relics to those cradling modest amounts of water.

Among the most exquisite examples of enclosed spaces are the Yerebatan and Binbirdirek cisterns. The largest of these, the Yerebatan Cistern, was commissioned by Emperor Justinian I following the Nika Revolt in 532 A.D. Built by 7,000 workers using remnants of a basilica (the Hagia Sophia) that was destroyed in a fire in 475 A.D., it’s also known as the Basilica Cistern. Today, it’s the most frequented cistern, hosting numerous national and international events.

Our exploration begins at our office, located just behind the BASILICA CISTERN, which will be our first point of interest. Here, we will also encounter the Serpentine Head of the Medusa statue. Following our visit to the Basilica Cistern, your tour guide will lead you to another recently restored cistern, now operating as an underground restaurant, the SARNIÇ RESTAURANT.

We will then proceed to the BINBIRDIREK CISTERN, where we’ll marvel at ancient Roman architecture.

We will continiou our Istanbul Underground Exploring with the Latest Discovery of HIPPODROM SQUARE CISTERN  which is also known with the name Nakkas Cistern.

After a short tea and coffee break in a Cistern ,at DEHLIZ RESTAURANT,near the Grand Bazaar, we’ll visit the SEREFIYE CISTERN, constructed during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II between 428 A.D. and 443 A.D., and recently restored by the Istanbul Municipality for cultural activities.

We will finish our Istanbul Underground Exploring with the Latest restored and opened to the public ; the GULHANE PARK CISTERN built by emperor Hadrian ( 117-138 AD.)

 

1) Basilica Cistern ;

2) Sarnıç Cistern Restaurant ; ( just visit )

3) Binbirdirek Cistern ,

4) Serefiye Cistern,

5) Dehliz Restaurant

6) Hippodrom Square Cistern ( Nakkas Cistern )

7) Gülhane Park Cistern

Departure & Return Location

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Departure Time

09:00

Price Includes

  • Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • (Basilica Cistern 25 € Serefiye 15 € Binbirdirek 15 €)

Price Excludes

  • Lunch
  • Transportation
  • Drinks
Itinerary

Point 1Basilica Cistern

Point 2Sarnıç Cistern Restaurant (visit only)

Point 3Binbirdirek Cistern

Point 4Şerefiye Cistern

Point 5Hippodrome Square Cistern (Nakkas Cistern)

Point 6Gulhane Park Cistern

Point 7Dehliz Restaurant

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