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Ingrid_S, Aug 2026
A Fantastic Private Tour
At first, my husband and I weren't sure about doing a private tour, but we are delighted that we did. Muhammad at Septillion Travel Agency is so knowledgeable. He has a real passion for history, and is warm, engaging, and enthusiastic. He also speaks excellent English. He filled the tour with fascinating facts, and really enabled us to appreciate the spiritual wonder of the Basilica Cistern. Highly recommended.
daria_m, Aug 2026
Great overview tour of Istanbul
Great 1 day overview of Istanbul - Lutfi updated on details & what to bring/wear in advance and gave a great tour of all key attractions, while helping out with photos and adjusting schedule if needed (we had a great stop for lunch)☺️ ended up being an individual tour for me, which was even better!
Thank you!
Chris_H, Aug 2026
Worth it to avoid the line!
The Cistern visit is a must do; the value of this ticket is that we didn't have to wait in the LONG line and the ticket cost was included. The brief speech from the guide was good and he did wait for a couple of us and was very polite.
Rebecca_M, Aug 2026
Great way to see the cistern
Great way to skip the line! Short but informative tour leaving as much time as needed to explore the cistern.
OiPing_C, Jul 2026
I attended the tour on...
I attended the tour on Jul 19, Ludviq, the tour guide, who had the sense of humor and there was no down time during the tour and he was informative, he was such a helpful guy and even helped me check in the flight online, my husband and I had a great time with him.
Jennifer_R, Jul 2026
Great value and staff!
Our wonderful, engaging guide gave us a very thorough walk through of the palace, harem and cistern. I'm very glad we chose this tour over the many others
Matthew_T, Jun 2026
Turkey
The underground water cistern with its beautiful columns was my favorite part of the tour. Coming from my hotel, I didn’t realize I needed to take a ferry to the meeting point—that was completely my mistake. I arrived about 30 minutes late, but my host was easy to communicate with and went out of their way to meet me after I missed the first stop. I really appreciated their flexibility and excellent customer service.
Mena_B, Jun 2026
Great 4.5 hour walking...
Great 4.5 hour walking tour. Wear comfortable shoes. In the summer it is hot so be prepared with water. Our tour guide, Eli, is adorable, comedic and knowledgeable. She is also accommodating by allowing tonstop in shaded areas or purchase water,
AL_B, Jul 2026
Historical Istanbul
Great Experience with our Guide, we had a private tour of the blue mosque, the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cisturn
Gay_A, Jun 2026
Excellent guide for ancient sites
Excellent guide and knowledgeable about tour sites.
Very informative and beautiful!
Provides open conversation during the tours
John_A, Jun 2026
Topkapi Palace
Tour guide was attentive and knowledgeable. We really appreciated the tour guides willingness to let us join another tour group so as not to repeat a previous tour.
David_W, Jul 2026
A great day in Istanbul
Great way to see the highlights of Istanbul and get a good feel for what the city has to offer. Very well organized, well executed and highly informative. Our friendly ans knowledgeable guide Luftullah provided insight, history and context throughout the day.
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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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