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Theodosius Cistern Tickets

View ancient columns and walk through underground tunnels

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Anonymous
23 Jan 2025
Good
Worth stopping by if you are near the Covered Bazaar / Blue Mosque. Far fewer people, no queue, though maybe not as spectacular as the Basilica Sistern near Aya Sofia
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Andrea,  Netherlands Netherlands
05 Apr 2025
Excellent
It was Brillant time spent downtown under Istanbul!
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Sylvie,  France France
11 Nov 2025
Excellent
Parfait et possible d’écouter l’audio guide sans le télécharger
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About: Theodosius Cistern

Observe ancient architecture and underground columns. Take a guided tour to learn about its historical significance.

Theodosius Cistern

Tuesday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Wednesday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Thursday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Friday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Saturday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Sunday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Monday
09:00:00 - 19:00:00
Theodosius Cistern
No:2/1 Piyer Loti Caddesi, 34122, Istanbul
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