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shashin_p, Oct 2026
Basilica Cistern Istanbul
Well worth the visit including the history which the guide told us about. And it's the place where the James Bond From Russia with Love was part filmed
Steve_R, Oct 2026
Skip the line
Expensive but if skip the line and a 15 minute briefing is important. Go for it. It was worth it to ME.
Tina_W, Oct 2026
Easy entrance
Once you locate the person with the white flag it is so easy to follow him into the cistern. He may be escorting someone inside when you arrive so don’t panic. Wait a few minutes and he’ll be back!
RYAN_D, Oct 2026
This was a well organized...
This was a well organized and informative tour led by our excellent guide Murat…highly recommend him!
Emily_B, Oct 2026
Great Guide
Great guide. Very knowledgeable. Had a very easy way about him.
Great knowledge about Cistern and Istanbul.
Shelby_M, Oct 2026
Kudos to Walks In Europe
Don’t miss these highlights in Istanbul! Walks In Europe does a nice job of planning the tours to make the best use of the travelers’ time and energy! Their guides are also the best I have had! Elif was my guide in Istanbul and she was excellent! She shared a wealth of historical knowledge, but balanced it with interesting pop culture. Her tour was well paced and FUN!
Patrick_L, Oct 2026
This Is The Tour To See Istanbul's Highlights
Comprehensive and informative, this tour gave me a outstanding overview of Istanbul's history and the factors which influenced its evolution over time. Lufti was an exceptional guide whose guiding enabled me to experience numerous sites that I would not otherwise independently visit in one day, let alone understand its fascinating history. It was a long day with lots of walking but one I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated.
Sam_F, Oct 2026
Amazing place to visit but consider if a skip the line ticket is worth the extra cost.
Stunnng place to visit, so atmospheric and the architecture is incredible. However, disappointed with the skip the line booking. I booked the night before, but when I got there the next morning, it wasn’t busy, so would have just walked in anyway. However, I appreciate visitor queues are unpredictable. It also mentioned an audio guide which I never received. Therefore felt I’d spent extra money on nothing, so wish I had taken a risk with the queues and paid on the day.
James_M, Oct 2026
As Advertised
This tour was as advertised from meeting point to skip-the-line access. Once inside, we were given a good 15 minute explanation on the history of the cistern and then free to walk through it at our own pace.
Yusnita_B, Oct 2026
Muhammet was an...
Muhammet was an insightful and engaging guide, generous with sharing knowledge beyond Basilica Cistern. His storytelling gave great context to our tour and his warmth will be remembered. Thank you Muhammet!
Sharon_S, Oct 2026
Great Tour of the Top Attractions
Lutfi was our guide and he was fabulous! He was extremely knowledgeable about all of the sites sharing history, legends and answered all of our questions. He had recommendations for restaurants and other activities. Also, he was very capable in herding our little group through crowded areas ensuring that we had the best spots for photo opportunities.
Cynthia_S, Sept 2026
Great way to see all three!
Great way to visit Topkapi, Harem and Cistern. Elif, our guide, was so knowledgeable and took us to rooms others were not aware of and less crowded. She was also patient, considerate and funny. We got through the long lines faster because of the tour. She went the extra mile to be sure we got a great visit.. Highly recommend and hope you get Elif as your guide!
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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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