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Istanbul Museum: Top Attraction with Movie History
4.6
43 Ratings
Fatih
One of Istanbul’s most spectacular museums and undoubtedly one of the top attractions you shouldn’t miss on your trip. This is where several movies have been filmed, including the James Bond movie From Russia with Love and the film Inferno starring Tom Hanks. It’s a very exciting place.
One of Istanbul’s most spectacular museums and undoubtedly one of the top attractions you shouldn’t miss on your trip. This is where several movies have been filmed, including the James Bond movie From Russia with Love and the film Inferno starring Tom Hanks. It’s a very exciting place.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basilica Cistern - The tour is in Spanish, French, and English. Can see an impressive underground water reservoir built during the Byzantine era. Highlights include the forest of ancient columns, the two Medusa head bases, and the tranquil, reflective pool. The dim lighting and ambient music add to the mystical atmosphere of this historic site.
- Basilica Cistern - The tour is in Spanish, French, and English. Can see an impressive underground water reservoir built during the Byzantine era. Highlights include the forest of ancient columns, the two Medusa head bases, and the tranquil, reflective pool. The dim lighting and ambient music add to the mystical atmosphere of this historic site.
What's Included
- Expert Tour Guide
- Presentation of handmade Turkish rugs
- Expert Tour Guide
- Presentation of handmade Turkish rugs
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Entry Fee (Ticket) the entry fee is 900tl in the day time ..you can pay here by credit cards
- Ticket is not included..
- Gratuities
- Entry Fee (Ticket) the entry fee is 900tl in the day time ..you can pay here by credit cards
- Ticket is not included..
Location
Green Corner Cafe & Restaurant
Caferiye Sokak
Opposite to Basilica Cistern Enter Gate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(43 Ratings)
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Niviaarliettec
Sep 1, 2024
I recommend this tour - An extraordinary experience. Highly recommended. Erol Bezek was our Guide, very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the tank, gave us extra information for the days we have left in Turkey. Thank you so much for everything.
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45gennaror
Aug 26, 2024
Guided tour of the Cistern - Magnificent and very suggestive place, rich in history, all this accompanied by the excellent Guide of Ramazan Bezek, with whom we took a small private tour that also allowed us to skip a kilometer line to enter.
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Partoappenaposso
Aug 25, 2024
Not to be missed! - Extraordinary place, which testifies centuries later to Roman ingenuity, made even more suggestive by the play of light.
In the heart of Istanbul, it is a must-see! The first time I saw this fantastic place was in a "007 - From Russia with Love" movie I thought it was digitally created, as much as the place where the scenes were set was surreal! And instead I had the opportunity to visit it, and our amazing Guide Cihangir explained to us that until a few years ago there was no scaffolding on the water, and visits could be made, a few people at a time, with a small boat. I wonder what magic...
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Monicasm2143ne
Aug 22, 2024
Guida Ramazan top - Wonderful place. Enchanting Attraction. Unique in the world.
The very knowledgeable Ramazan Guide speaks excellent Italian. Besides being nice and engaging.
I highly recommend this experience.
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Ilmarco1972
Aug 21, 2024
Beautiful to look at - Ramazan was excellent. Fantastic experience to do absolutely. Guide prepared, very nice and kind
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Marcobera
Aug 20, 2024
Really good and lent! - Expert Guide, explains every detail to perfection. Nice and helpful and speaks good Italian. Highly recommended!!
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Patrickdauphin
Aug 17, 2024
Superb demonstration of Roman ingenuity - Istanbul is a magnificent city. You cannot miss a visit to the cistern basilica which is very suggestive. To do absolutely
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Oscarva7919hy
Aug 16, 2024
You have to see it. - Very comfortable access enclosure. If you come to Istanbul you have to see the cistern basilica. Impressive columns.
Highly recommended
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Aaron
Aug 15, 2024
Great choice. Get educated & save time! - Excellent English. We enjoyed the tour. We learned much about the cisterns as well as Roman’s . We took some amazing pictures. I do not regret having someone guide us. We were also able to jump ahead of a 1 hour line. Please choose Ramadan for your next tour!
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466camerona
Aug 15, 2024
Tour of Basilica Cistern with Ramazan. - Ramazan was our tour guide for the basilica cistern. He even helped us with getting into the Hagia Sophia. It was amazing to see what they built in the 6th century. The cistern is a hiding gem.
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