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- Bypass long queues and step into a space that once stored 45,000 tons of water beneath ancient Constantinople.
- Follow the audio guide as it traces the cistern’s link to the mighty Valens Aqueduct and its role in urban planning.
- Look up to see how each groin vault was perfectly aligned to distribute weight across the stone ceiling and pillars.
- Skip-the-line entry to Theodosius Cistern
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
An underground time capsule
Step into a 1,600-year-old wonder built during the reign of Theodosius II, hidden right beneath Istanbul’s busy streets. With its soaring 11-meter-high ceiling, 32 marble columns, and elegant acanthus-carved Corinthian capitals, this underground reservoir once quenched the thirst of emperors.
Where history meets high-tech
Beyond its ancient charm lies a surprise: the world’s first 360° projection mapping system in a historical monument. As lights dance across centuries-old vaults, storytelling and technology unite to immerse you in Istanbul’s layered past.
Additional information
- The last entry is at 6pm.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket redemption point
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Show your ticket at Cistern of Theodosius.
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Address: Binbirdirek, Piyer Loti Cd. No:2/1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
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