Yerebatan Cistern Night Tour – Private After-Hours Access to the Sunken Palace
Known locally as Yerebatan Sarayı (Sunken Palace) or Yerebatan Sarnıcı (Sunken Cistern), this underground water cistern was the major water reservoir of Constantinople.
About this activity
Free cancellation
Free cancellation until 24 hours before.
Location
İstanbul
Group Size
Max 12 People
Guide Language
English
From
€500.00
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Location
Highligths
• 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
Overview
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
Duration
Includes & Excludes
✔️ 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
Pickup & Drop-off
• Round-trip transfers included from centrally located hotels (Sultanahmet, Taksim, Galata)
Meeting Point
• If transfer not selected, meet at Yerebatan Cistern main entrance (details shared after booking)
Important Notes
• 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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About this activity
Free cancellation
Free cancellation until 24 hours before.
Location
İstanbul
Group Size
Max 12 People
Guide Language
English
From
€500.00