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• Private After-Hours Access: Explore the Basilica Cistern at night with exclusive permission
• Mythical Medusa Heads: Discover the legendary pillars with dramatic lighting and eerie atmosphere
• Byzantine Engineering: Learn how water was brought from Belgrade Forest by Roman aqueducts
• Newly Renovated: Enjoy restored pathways, mood lighting, and immersive exhibits opened in 2022
• Photography Moments: Capture rare, crowd-free shots of Istanbul’s most cinematic site
This private night tour of the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) invites you into Istanbul’s most atmospheric underground structure—after the crowds have gone. With special government permission, your group will enter after 20:00 to explore the haunting echoes and mythic beauty of this 6th-century wonder. Let your guide reveal the legends, architecture, and spiritual aura that make this experience unforgettable. All Tours
✔️ Private guide and special entrance permission
✔️ Entry ticket to Basilica Cistern
✔️ Hotel pick-up & drop-off (central areas)
✔️ All taxes and service charges
❌ Meals and beverages
❌ Personal expenses
• Round-trip transfers included from centrally located hotels (Sultanahmet, Taksim, Galata)
• If transfer not selected, meet at Yerebatan Cistern main entrance (details shared after booking)
• Reservations must be made before 16:00 the previous day
• Passport details of all participants are required upon booking
• Flat shoes recommended due to wet or uneven surfaces
• Photography welcome – bring your best low-light gear!
• Tour not suitable for guests with severe mobility issues
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İstanbul
Max 12 People
English
From
€500.00