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İstanbul Underground Private Tour

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4 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

-Dear visitors, this tour focuses on explaining and understanding the Underground city of İstanbul (Constantinople).
-The private licensed guide has priority to cut the long lines at museums and also giving all history and stories behind of those beautiful historical places.
-What makes those important historical monuments so important is history and their stories.. That's where the knowable guide will give you all details and info.
Explore, discover and entertain yourself with the experts Official Licensed Guide during your visit in Istanbul.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Skip the Long Line
  • Private Personal Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Basilica Cistern Ticket €30 per person
  • Turkish Islamical museum 15€ per person
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Meeting and Pickup

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We will meet you and pick you up with our luxury car at desired adress that at time that you desired and we will return you back with our luxary car to same point or somewhere you desired, once the tour finished.

What To Expect

Basilica Cistern

There is a very mysterious place in Sultanahmet, the heart of Istanbul: Basilica Cistern. The Cistern was also used as a venue in many movies and series. Did you watch Inferno, the movie starring Tom Hanks? It was shot in 2016, adopted by Dan Brown’s book. One of the main venues of that movie was Basilica. Basilica Cistern İstanbul or Basilica Palace is one of the most important structures in the history of Istanbul. The features of the columns inside, and the Medusa head, which is especially inverted, attract a lot of attention. There was a basilica where this cistern was built. For this reason, the cistern is called the Cisterna Basilica. Would you like to have some more detailed information about this place, please book our private guided tour to join me to discover... Remember Private guide can skip the lines, handdle your tickets and make your limited time worthile. (the entry fee is not included and its about 30$ per person)
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Binbirdirek Cistern

The Cistern of Philoxenos or Binbirdirek Cistern, is a man-made subterranean reservoir in Istanbul, situated between the Forum of Constantine and the Hippodrome of Constantinople in the Sultanahmet district. It has been restored and is now visited as a tourist attraction. İt is the one of second largest underground cistern in Istanbul (after the Basilica Cistern).
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)

The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum boasts an impressive collection that features some of the finest examples of Islamic art, representing various periods and regions. Among the notable highlights are exquisite calligraphy pieces that capture the essence of Islamic literary tradition, with over 17,000 manuscripts and 3,000 Qur’ans showcasing the depth of this legacy. Visitors can marvel at intricate tile work that reflects the mastery of artisans from the Ottoman period and earlier. Additionally, the collection includes a diverse range of carpets, particularly the renowned Uşak carpets, known for their unique designs. These artifacts not only illustrate the aesthetic evolution of Islamic art but also highlight the cultural significance behind each piece.You can also see partially underground of the Ancient Hipodromme tunnels.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hippodrome

Byzantine Hippodrome / Sultanahmet Square; where chariot races were held back in Roman Empire times, Egyptian Column from Byzantine Empire era. German Fountain
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nakkas Oriental Rugs & Textiles

Nakkaş Cistern. A secret landmark in the center of Istanbul! The city of Constantinople have formidable fortification city walls... but in the back of time, it was not enough just to have city walls. İstanbul or the Constantinople did not have sufficient water sources so the enemies would siege the city and wait them to surrender! And there comes the Roman genius engineering solutions to problem by building Water Cisterns Underground, beneath of the city! We will be able to give you all details between city walls and the Cisterns. This is kind of hiden cistern that not many people knows! You may pasing everyday but you think its just a carpet and jewelery shop... but its more than that... And with licsened certificate guide you dont pay any fee..
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the İstanbul Underground Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Skip the Long Line
  • Private Personal Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Basilica Cistern Ticket €30 per person
  • Turkish Islamical museum 15€ per person
  • Binbirdirek Cistern 20€ per person

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).

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