Basilica Cistern

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4.5 / 5

based on 835 reviews

The tour guide was very friendly and had a good understanding of the history of the Basilica Cistern and engaged with everyone on the tour. Withe some tours, the tour guide can often just focus on the person/people nearest to them, however, with our guide zi think everyone felt included. Loved the history of the site and one reason I wanted to see it is that it has featured in a number of movies and I am a bit of a buff regarding movie locations.

Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Reviewed by Paul, 10/03/2020

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Had a great time exploring the cistern with Adam (Edem). He was very knowledgable and took us around all of the main parts of the underground area including the slaves’ tears column and the Medusa heads. He also took photos for us. This is an very easy 30 minute tour and a guide is advisable as there is limited info explaining the site’s significance.

Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Reviewed by Craig, 06/08/2020

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An interesting guided tour of the cistern. The guide Furkan was fluent and informative. But he was not loud enough, and selected spots (to narrate) that were noisy. Otherwise it was a good tour that was worth the money.

Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Reviewed by Ramaswmy, 28/02/2020

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We had a great guide ! with lots of interesting details and stories that made our experience unique!

Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Reviewed by Tatiana, 21/02/2020

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The guide is professional, shared information regarding every details. Wonderful. :)

Istanbul: Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Reviewed by Cheng, 05/03/2020

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