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Kiersten_H, Apr 2026
This was an amazing tour!...
This was an amazing tour! Lütfullah is super knowledgeable, personable, and fun, and really went out of his way to be helpful. I felt like I learned a lot and got to see most of Istanbul’s most famous sights all in one tour. I especially recommend this if you only have a day or two in Istanbul, but want to make sure you are hitting the most important spots. 10/10 would recommend this tour :)
Irene_R, Apr 2026
Enjoying Istanbul
Beautiful tour around Istanbul. Topkapi and Cistern were breathtaking. We enjoyed it do much. The blue mosque is so beautiful., and the guide was so kind and knowledgeable.
Jacquelyn_M, Apr 2026
Fabulous experience
Going to see the Cistern was a truly wonderful experience. The tour guide was knowledgeable enough but to be honest he was only with us for about 20 minutes - even so we skipped the lines which was great. The Cistern is not to be missed.
Bob_F, Mar 2026
Fantastic experience
The skip the line was definitely worth it. The regular line was large, even on a rainy day. The cistern itself was beautiful and the audio guide companion gave good historical and contemporary information.

Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi)

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Istanbul
Marble columns at the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi) in Istanbul.
  • Wear comfortable, nonslip shoes to traverse the steps and the often-wet ground.

  • The entrance for wheelchair users and other visitors with mobility challenges is at the cistern’s exit.

  • As the cistern is underground, the setting is damp and cool. Take a layer if you don’t want to feel the chill.