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What are people saying about Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi)
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.
Barry_C, Apr 2026
Short informative tour....
Short informative tour. We were able to enter quickly and spend as much time as we wanted in the cistern.
Megan_A, Apr 2026
Breathtakingly Beautiful
Talk about feeling like you stepped through to an ancient time and an ancient world. Breathtakingly beautiful at every turn. Highly recommend!
Gustavo_M, Apr 2026
I had an excellent...
I had an excellent experience with our tour guide in Istanbul. He was incredibly informative and demonstrated a deep knowledge of the city’s rich culture and history. His insights brought the landmarks to life and made our visit truly memorable. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a great guide in Istanbul
dee_s, Apr 2026
Fantastic Tour Guide/Terrific Overview Tour
Ludwig was a fantastic tour guide - informative, funny, personable, and made sure everyone in the tour group was comfortable. It was a long day (which we expected), but we laughed and learned the whole time. I would rate him a 10 out of 5 if the app would let me.
The tour is a great overview of the main tourist attractions of Istanbul. Highly recommend.
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.
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 :)
ELAINE_L, Feb 2026
Our tour guide Elif was...
Our tour guide Elif was professional, knowledgeable, and full of patience for our many questions. We had a delightful time, exploring Istanbul history.
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.
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.
Sugianto_O, Dec 2025
Highly recommended Tour
We had a wonderful walking tour, made truly exceptional by our guide, Ismail Mert. He is extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history and culture of the city. His explanations were clear and insightful, and he made the tour enjoyable for both adults and children. Highly recommended—Ismail is a very, very good guide and made our experience memorable.
Craig_M, Apr 2026
This was a comprehensive...
This was a comprehensive tour with a very knowledgeable guide. We packed a lot of sights in into a short amount of time, but we only had a limited time in Istanbul so it was perfect for us.
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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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