Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi) Tours and Tickets - page 2
What are people saying about Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi)
Jorge_F, May 2026
Very good, well planned....
Very good, well planned. Our guide Mert was great navigating the crowds to make the most of our visit. Despite the big crowds we had a good experience skipping the lines for entry. He was very knowledgeable gave us a lot of information.
Scott_M, May 2026
small group tour
Emel was fantastic. could not have asked for a better time. she was very professional and knowledgeable on the history of the area. i would recommend her to anyone looking for a guide
Angela_A, May 2026
Best decision
Great Experience! It is definitely the best way to explore museums and turist attractions in Istanbul. Ahmet, my guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He shared valuable information for the cistern, and made the experience smooth and enjoyable for everyone.
Sierra_R, May 2026
Great tour of Topkapi Palace
Our guide was excellent. I believe her name was Ese. She was knowledgeable and very helpful. Pace was very good, not overwhelming. She answered all the questions posed. She had a very positive attitude and made the tour entertaining. Thank you.
John_W, May 2026
Great Tour Guide
The tour guide was great and extremely knowledgeable. The tour is well worth the money. The sisturn was very cool.
Jacob_O, May 2026
Very easy meet up. We...
Very easy meet up. We walked right past the line and entered the cistern within 2 minutes. The tour guide was very informative and spoke in English very clearly. Highly recommend this.
Page_J, May 2026
Valuable and Beneficial Tours
Valuable use of time in Istanbul. Erol was knowledgeable about the city, attractions and overall area and global history. Erol was a great tour guide. We really enjoyed the Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque with Tombs.
Tyler_C, May 2026
Great Experience!! Hit...
Great Experience!! Hit all of the highlights in one day! Made seeing the city easy and a lot of fun!
Damiyenne_W, May 2026
Beautiful Experience
Beautiful experience, not only do you get to see some of the main beauties in Istanbul you get Ana amazing look into the streets/shops around the city, and you are left in the most perfect part of town to continue exploring, our tour guide was a delight and very knowledgeable!
Lisa_K, May 2026
Incredibly beautiful and...
Incredibly beautiful and amazing site. Buy tickets beforehand and be sure to download them while you have WiFi. Same for the audio guide.
Nourah_A, May 2026
Exceptional tour!
What a wonderful tour! Our tour guide, Lutfi was extremely knowledgeable and had so much enthusiasm. I loved listening to him speak. I loved all the places we visited. It’s a long tour but totally worth it!
Kristen_H, Apr 2026
Out exploring!!
Definitely worth a visit. Lots of people but the history of the place made it such a treat. Especially since we had never been in one before and probably wont ever be again.
Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi)
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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.
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