Underground Cisterns of Istanbul
Description
Since ancient times the land where Istanbul resides has been a popular place for a culture to live and grow. Ancient times saw a primitive Hellenistic peoples give way to Byzantium and Roman culture. The Roman people always added new buildings when the took over a region, however, the modern city shows very little of this side of history on the surface.
Across the city of Istanbul, there is hidden treasure beneath the streets, Roman architecture originally designed to be a holding place for water, now they vary from being dry to hold a small amount of water creating an underground ‘lake’.
Destinations Visited
- Underground Cistern
Tour Details
Schedule
09:00 – 17:00 GMT+3
Starting From
Istanbul
Ending At
Istanbul
Languages
EN
Departure Days
Every Day
Tour Details
Istanbul a city of modern and ancient wonder, once the capital of Rome and now Turkey’s largest city. Around this city there are many hidden treasures to be found, today you will explore the Underground Cisterns.
These underground builds were originally designed to hold water, today these ornate man-made reservoirs offer a look into the past where buildings were ornate regardless of their initial usage. You will walk through the stunning and quiet parts of Istanbul offering a closer look and lesser crowds. Predominantly around the old city of Istanbul, you will walk where thousands have walked before to places that where cool air and outstanding architecture come together beneath the streets.
Important
This unique tour offers a special tour of Istanbul, due to it being new and one of a kind the tour itinerary is hidden. This means the tour is both exciting and intriguing to find out what each of the destinations is.
During your time exploring you will visit approximately 8-10 different sites, these depend on the time of year and opening times.
Includes & Excludes
Professional Tour Guide
Lunch
Entrance Fess
Hotel transfers (pick-up & drop-off) from central Istanbul hotels
Tips
Personal Expenses
Drinks
All services not mentioned in the Included section are excluded.
Provider Details
Farout Turkey
Official Travel Partner · Turkey
Tour Details
Istanbul a city of modern and ancient wonder, once the capital of Rome and now Turkey’s largest city. Around this city there are many hidden treasures to be found, today you will explore the Underground Cisterns.
These underground builds were originally designed to hold water, today these ornate man-made reservoirs offer a look into the past where buildings were ornate regardless of their initial usage. You will walk through the stunning and quiet parts of Istanbul offering a closer look and lesser crowds. Predominantly around the old city of Istanbul, you will walk where thousands have walked before to places that where cool air and outstanding architecture come together beneath the streets.
Important
This unique tour offers a special tour of Istanbul, due to it being new and one of a kind the tour itinerary is hidden. This means the tour is both exciting and intriguing to find out what each of the destinations is.
During your time exploring you will visit approximately 8-10 different sites, these depend on the time of year and opening times.
Tour Details
Schedule
09:00 – 17:00 GMT+3
Starting From
Istanbul
Ending At
Istanbul
Languages
EN
Departure Days
Every Day
Provider Details
Farout Turkey
Official Travel Partner · Turkey